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BIG ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE BIG HALF FOR TEAM MINTRIDGE
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE BIG HALF FOR TEAM MINTRIDGE

Certainly all smiles here, last October I had a pretty serious leg injury and couldn't bend my right leg for 3 months, then bit by bit I managed to be in a position to work on couch to 5k as part of my rehabilitation. When you offered me a chance to run for you it was a perfect incentive to gain confidence in my leg and get fit. I loved every minute of the vitality run and took it all in. Now booked in to the great South run! Thanks for the privilege of running for The Mintridge Foundation.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
“This Topic Is More Important Than Ever” Patrick Foster & The Mintridge Foundation Share Mental Health Support Through Lived Experiences at Luctonians Rugby Club #28NOTOUT
“This Topic Is More Important Than Ever” Patrick Foster & The Mintridge Foundation Share Mental Health Support Through Lived Experiences at Luctonians Rugby Club #28NOTOUT

“This Topic Is More Important Than Ever” Patrick Foster & The Mintridge Foundation Share Mental Health Support Through Lived Experiences at Luctonians Rugby Club #28NOTOUT

“I wasn’t prepared to admit it” – A bold but powerful statement bellowed from the Mintridge Ambassador, Patrick Foster as he shared his harrowing lived experiences of addiction and mental health with the Colts players at Luctonians Rugby Club in Herefordshire to support them in life both on and off the pitch on 5th August 2021.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
EVENTS ARE BACK, BACK IN STYLE FOR THE MINTRIDGE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS AT THE LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON 2021
EVENTS ARE BACK, BACK IN STYLE FOR THE MINTRIDGE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS AT THE LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON 2021

EVENTS ARE BACK, BACK IN STYLE FOR THE MINTRIDGE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS AT THE LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON 2021

“There is nothing better than toeing a start line. Everyone here is running for different reasons, charities and challenges and I love it!”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Mentees gain valuable support from former GB wheelchair basketballer and Channel 4 News presenter Jordan Jarrett - Bryan during their Sudborough Foundation mentoring programme
Mentees gain valuable support from former GB wheelchair basketballer and Channel 4 News presenter Jordan Jarrett - Bryan during their Sudborough Foundation mentoring programme

“Both mentees were two lovely young men who I really enjoyed mentoring. Mentee one, was much more confident in speaking to me early on. He’s extremely ambitious and someone who is clearly multi-talented.”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, remote mentoring, Athletics
CHILD OBESITY IS ON THE RISE, BUT HOW CAN OUR TOKYO 2020 CHAMPIONS HELP?
CHILD OBESITY IS ON THE RISE, BUT HOW CAN OUR TOKYO 2020 CHAMPIONS HELP?

CHILD OBESITY IS ON THE RISE, BUT HOW CAN OUR TOKYO 2020 CHAMPIONS HELP?

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Badminton, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Olivia Rae, body image
Marilyn Okoro OLY is an inspirational mentor and role model for aspiring young mentees from Sir Christopher Hatton Academy as part of The Sudborough Foundation Silver Mentoring Programme
Marilyn Okoro OLY is an inspirational mentor and role model for aspiring young mentees from Sir Christopher Hatton Academy as part of The Sudborough Foundation Silver Mentoring Programme

“The programme has positively impacted me as with help from my mentor I learnt how to make a plan to optimise my time and help me set times to do revision for my exams which is something I struggle with.”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, remote mentoring, Athletics
The Gatwick Airport Community Trust's Silver Mentoring Programme at Imberhorne School with Fil Kamps
The Gatwick Airport Community Trust's Silver Mentoring Programme at Imberhorne School with Fil Kamps

Fil Kamps inspires three students from Imberhorne School as part of their Gatwick Airport Community Trust Silver Mentoring Programme.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, Fil Kamps, Imerhorne School
SUNDAY'S SCORCHER - KIRKY SMASHED HIS HALF IRONMAN CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF MAX
SUNDAY'S SCORCHER - KIRKY SMASHED HIS HALF IRONMAN CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF MAX

Sunday's Scorcher - Kirky Smashed His Half Ironman Challenge In Memory Of Max

Boy, oh boy are we excited to see challenge events back again?

Not only do we love a challenge and see the huge benefits for both our physical and mental wellbeing here at Mintridge HQ, but we also know how much funding and awareness it brings for charities like ourselves at the Mintridge Foundation (a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sporting role models).

We were delighted that Tom and his Parliamentary Aid, Jane were able to see first hand the impact that our elite athletes have as they visited Studfall Junior Academy in Corby this June.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
'Perseverance, Self Belief and Enjoyment' - Commonwealth Superstar Iona Lake, goes the extra mile for the students at Scampton Primary School
'Perseverance, Self Belief and Enjoyment' - Commonwealth Superstar Iona Lake, goes the extra mile for the students at Scampton Primary School

Iona Lake goes the extra mile for the students at Scampton Primary School during their annual sports day!

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics
Team Mintridge Received a Visit from Local MP & Loyal Supporter, Tom Pursglove
Team Mintridge Received a Visit from Local MP & Loyal Supporter, Tom Pursglove

Team Mintridge Received a Visit from Local MP & Loyal Supporter, Tom Pursglove

It is safe to say that the Member of Parliament for Corby & East Northamptonshire, Tom Pursglove has been a loyal supporter of the work that we do here at the registered charity, the Mintridge Foundation and 2021 proves no different.

We were delighted that Tom and his Parliamentary Aid, Jane were able to see first hand the impact that our elite athletes have as they visited Studfall Junior Academy in Corby this June.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Trust Hogen Announces New UK Charity Partnership With Sporting Charity, The Mintridge Foundation To Support Young People Beyond The Pandemic
Trust Hogen Announces New UK Charity Partnership With Sporting Charity, The Mintridge Foundation To Support Young People Beyond The Pandemic

Trust Hogen Announces New UK Charity Partnership With Sporting Charity, The Mintridge Foundation To Support Young People Beyond The Pandemic

The shift towards more than 70% of corporate community investment giving strategically in a structured manner (rather than ad hoc donations) not only provides long term sustainable support for charities, but it represents the true value of a corporate – charity partnership. A valued corporate charity partnership has recently been announced between Trust Hogen (GDPR Data Privacy and Security Specialists) and Northamptonshire based charity, The Mintridge Foundation.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Aspire! Achieve! Acclaim! Double Olympian, Marilyn Okoro OLY leads Mintridge Bronze Programme at the Ferrers School, July 2021
Aspire! Achieve! Acclaim! Double Olympian, Marilyn Okoro OLY leads Mintridge Bronze Programme at the Ferrers School, July 2021

Aspire! Achieve! Acclaim! Double Olympian, Marilyn Okoro OLY leads Mintridge Bronze Programme at the Ferrers School, July 2021

If there is one person that can help motivate and engage young people as they return to play following the pandemic, it is the lady with the infectious energy named Marilyn Okoro OLY. What a better time to do it at the Ferrers School than Careers Day so that the Double Olympian was able to share her career journey too.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Eboni Usoro-Brown inspires the students at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School with a fun filled day of netball.
Eboni Usoro-Brown inspires the students at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School with a fun filled day of netball.

Eboni Usoro-Brown inspires the next generation with a fantastic Bronze netball Programme at Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics
“If you can see it, you can believe it and then you can achieve it.” - Aspire, Achieve and Acclaim -Eboni Usoro-Brown inspired the students at The Ferrers School during their careers day.
“If you can see it, you can believe it and then you can achieve it.” - Aspire, Achieve and Acclaim -Eboni Usoro-Brown inspired the students at The Ferrers School during their careers day.

Eboni Usoro-Brown visits The Ferrers School for their careers day.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, Eboni Usoro - Brown, netball, careers day, careers, goals, achieve, aspire, acclaim
"Sport is something you do, it does not define who you are." - Grace Harrison delivers a live presentation and Q&A to the Sport Scholars at Howell's School.
"Sport is something you do, it does not define who you are." - Grace Harrison delivers a live presentation and Q&A to the Sport Scholars at Howell's School.

Grace Harrison presents her inspiring sporting journey to the Sport Scholars from Howells School.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics
Inspirational and Motivational Mintridge Bronze Programme with Danielle Brown MBE and Khadijah Safari at Thrapston Primary School
Inspirational and Motivational Mintridge Bronze Programme with Danielle Brown MBE and Khadijah Safari at Thrapston Primary School

“THERE IS NOTHING I CANNOT DO!”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, khadijah Safari
Team Mintridge Monthly Newsletter Links
Team Mintridge Monthly Newsletter Links

Team Mintridge Monthly Newsletter Links

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Badminton, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Olivia Rae, body image
Fil Kamps Kick-Starts Sports Week at Hazel Leys Academy with an Inspirational Football Programme
Fil Kamps Kick-Starts Sports Week at Hazel Leys Academy with an Inspirational Football Programme

Fil Kamps Kick-Starts Sports Week at Hazel Leys Academy.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE
Marko Backovic delivers an inspirational basketball programme at Oundle CE Primary School
Marko Backovic delivers an inspirational basketball programme at Oundle CE Primary School

Marko Backovic visits Oundle CE Primary School for a Bronze Basketball Programme

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE
Danielle Brown MBE and Khadijah Safari are a hit with the students at Ingham Primary School as part of our Bronze and Silver Mentoring Programme
Danielle Brown MBE and Khadijah Safari are a hit with the students at Ingham Primary School as part of our Bronze and Silver Mentoring Programme

Mintridge Bronze Kickboxing and Silver Archery Programme with Danielle Brown MBE and Khadijah Safari.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE