Promoting children’s health and fitness is crucial for their development and well-being. Across the UK, numerous charities are dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental health of young people. Below is a curated list of notable UK-based children’s health and fitness charities, each playing a vital role in supporting young lives.
1. Youth Sport Trust
The Youth Sport Trust is the UK’s leading children’s charity focused on improving education and development through sport and play. They work with schools and communities to enhance physical education, promote health, and foster life skills among young people.
- Website: www.youthsporttrust.org
- Contact: Available via their website’s contact form
2. ukactive Kids
ukactive Kids is a division of ukactive, a not-for-profit health body aiming to increase physical activity among children and young people. They collaborate with various partners to develop policies and practices that make physical activity more accessible.
- Website: www.ukactive.com/ukactive-kids
- Email: info@ukactive.org.uk
- Phone: 020 8158 9700
3. StreetGames
StreetGames is a ‘sport for development’ charity that brings sport to the doorstep of young people in underserved communities. Their ‘Doorstep Sport’ approach offers accessible, informal sports opportunities to improve health and social outcomes.
- Website: www.streetgames.org
- Contact: Details available on their website
4. Active Fusion
Active Fusion aims to help every child develop a love for being active. They provide high-quality physical education and sport programs to schools and communities, focusing on personal development and well-being.
- Website: www.activefusion.org.uk
- Email: info@activefusion.org.uk
- Phone: 01302 637276
- Address: The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2RF
5. HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young)
HENRY supports families to provide the best possible start in life for babies and young children. They offer programs that promote healthy lifestyles, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being.
- Website: www.henry.org.uk
- Email: info@henry.org.uk
- Phone: 01865 302973
6. Sport in Mind
Sport in Mind is the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, using sport and physical activity to improve the lives of children and adults experiencing mental health problems. They deliver sessions in partnership with the NHS and other organizations.
- Website: www.sportinmind.org
- Contact: Information available on their website
7. Tiny Tickers
Tiny Tickers is dedicated to improving the early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions. They provide training for healthcare professionals and support for families, ensuring better outcomes for children with congenital heart disease.
- Website: www.tinytickers.org
- Address: 1200 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZA
8. WellChild
WellChild provides care and support for seriously ill children and young people, enabling them to be cared for at home. They fund WellChild Nurses and run the Helping Hands program to adapt homes for children’s needs.
- Website: www.wellchild.org.uk
- Contact: Details available on their website
9. Action for Children
Action for Children supports vulnerable children and families across the UK, offering services that range from fostering and adoption to mental health support and early years education.
- Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk
- Address: 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford WD18 8AG
10. YoungMinds
YoungMinds is a mental health charity for children and young people, providing resources, support, and advocacy to ensure young people can get the mental health support they need.
- Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
- Contact: Information available on their website
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only. Charity contact details and descriptions are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. Please visit each charity’s official website for the most up-to-date information and guidance. KidsFitnessGear.co.uk is not affiliated with any of the listed organizations.
