What is the #MoveWithUs Campaign?

A campaign to encourage children and young people across Essex to engage in physical activity in a way that suits them best.

What is the ambassador programme?

An opportunity for young people to have their voices heard and help shape the future of physical activity in Essex. We are looking for young people aged 13-17 who are passionate about our mission.

What does being an ambassador involve?

We meet with our ambassadors throughout the year, either online or face-to-face, holding workshops to gather insights and ideas directly from young people. All feedback is shared with the Active Essex Board to help shape future strategies and programmes. Our face-to-face get-togethers also involve an opportunity to get active (like ninja warrior and laser tag!) whilst online sessions include fun ice breaker games and quizzes. For ambassadors who want to go the extra mile, we welcome your involvement elsewhere, whether that be tagging us on social media, writing blog posts or volunteering at our events.

Why Join the #MoveWithUs Ambassador Team?

🎉 Become a Move With Us Ambassador for 25/26! 🎉

Do you want to be part of this team? Sign up below and join the team!

In the past, we’ve tackled Ninja Warrior, battled it out in laser tag, and had a blast connecting with others. Don’t miss out on what’s coming next — our summer holiday event is just around the corner!

👉 Sign up now to stay in the loop and be part of the movement.
🎥 Check out our last get-together here!

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We want everyone to feel welcome as a Move With Us Ambassador, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). However you get active, we want to hear from you! We’ll support you to share your story in a way that works best for you, and provide you the platform to help inspire others to get moving too.

 

If you are over the age of 18 and want to get involved, you can sign up to be a Find Your Active ambassador. Find out more here: Ambassador Stories | Active Essex.

Keeping Children & Young People Safe 

Ambassador Code of Conduct
Active Essex Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
Move With Us Media Policy
Move With Us Safeguarding Policy Statement

Let us introduce our Move With Us Ambassadors!

The team are working hard to share their story of how they got into their activity or sport and hope to help others to feel more confident in finding what’s right for them! Read about our ambassadors below and check back regularly as the team grows!

Acacia Hawkins
My name is Acacia, I love to run and I’m part of the Braintree & Districts Athletics Club as well as volunteering and taking...
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Lucas White
I’m Lucas and I love swimming. I wanted to be a Move With Us Ambassador as since joining secondary school, I have really enjoyed...
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Isabel Forrest
Hello, I’m Isabel and I am really proud to be a Move with Us ambassador. Sport is a massive part of my life and...
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Timothy Triffitt
Hi, my names Tim, I love to take part in a range of sports including Handball, Futsal and Table Tennis. The reason I chose...
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Harry Jeffery
Hey! I’m Harry, and I’m super excited to share a bit about myself and why I’d like to be a Move With Us Ambassador!...
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Angie Grobler
Hi I’m Angie,I’m a 14 swimmer from South Africa . I have a passion for many sports including swimming , netball, rounders and athletics.Ever...
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Thomas Cauchi
Hi, my name is Thomas, and tennis has been a central part of my life for the past twelve years. I began my journey...
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Tyler Tobin
My name is Tyler. I have an interest in all sports but particularly football and following my team, Southend United.  I am the member...
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Poppy Rykens
Hi, my name is Poppy and I am delighted to have become a move with us ambassador. My favourite sport is Netball and I...
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Faye Holliday
I am Faye, I am 13 years old and have always loved being active. In junior school I enjoyed dance 3 evenings a week...
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Connor Kemp
Hi i’m Connor and I’m a CrossFit athlete and a PE teacher. I am really passionate about helping students with their fitness journey and...
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Maddison Verrillo
My name is Maddie and I am 15 years old.   Being active and taking part in sport is something that is extremely important...
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Ellexie-Grace
Ellexie-Grace is a dedicated and compassionate individual who finds fulfilment in both sports and community engagement. As a Junior Leader at her local holiday...
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Alliyah Fallows
My name is Alliyah I’m 13 years old and I am a gymnast and full time figure skater. I have been a gymnast for...
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Sofia Motin
My favourite sports are tennis, padel tennis, netball, swimming and athletics I currently am a member of a netball team called Saphires and swim...
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Edward Melville
Edward was born and raised in Shoeburyness and has always been very active. He started horse riding at a young age before moving to...
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Sophia Harte
Sophia has attended gymnastic for over 9 years now. She worked her way up to the competition squad and would do 7 hours of...
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Eloise Bryan
Hello, I’m Eloise and I am eleven years old. I’ve just finished primary school and I am excited and nervous to begin secondary school....
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Shaun Dsouza
Shaun plays a lot of football and is always going to David Lloyd’s to practice his skills. Shaun also loves to ride around Southend...
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Scarlett Davis
My name is Scarlett and I am so excited to be a Move With Us Ambassador. My passion is football. I went from never...
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Amy Prior
My name’s Amy and I enjoy ALL sports. I have represented my school at netball, football, basketball and in the summer months rounders and...
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Eve Prior
My name is Eve and I’m thrilled to have been asked to become a Move With Us ambassador. I have done all sorts of...
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Miriam Ibiayo
I am excited to be a Move With Us Ambassador so I can have a say in what goes on in my local area....
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Dara Ade-Oduwale
My name is Dara, I am 14 years old, and I live in West Thurrock. I love to watch football (I support Arsenal) however,...
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Jayden Smith
Hi my name is Jayden, I am nearly 13. I applied to be a ambassador as I have autism and want to help people...
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Sophie Diss
My name is Sophie. I am very passionate about sport and the many benefits it has towards helping peoples mental health and fitness. I...
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Our Team

Jessica Prentice

Active Essex Project Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tom Weller

Relationship Development Officer - West

Email: [email protected]

Jack Berry

Marketing Assistant

Email: [email protected]

Dawn Emberson

Relationship Manager, CYP Lead

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 07894 964327

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