“You Never Really Know Yourself Until You Have Experienced Pressure” Liz Cann Visits The Ferrers School To Support Sixth Formers With Goal Setting

“How do we make crystal clear goals to help our future?”

There is no hiding the disruption that Covid – 19 has had on education but as reiterated in an article from the Guardian last year, the “now” Year 12 students across the UK have had the most pessimistic view of their learning with young people in these year groups remaining the most anxious. The Mintridge Foundation and the Ferrers School in Northamptonshire are determined for this narrative to change, and with this in mind, former world number 7 badminton player and Commonwealth Bronze Medallist, Liz Cann led a series of workshops to help and support this.

Sunshine & Cricket – A Perfect Wednesday

Western Storm & Welsh Fire’s Fi Morris Visits Oakham School

29th June 2022

When the sun is shining brightly, cricket has to be on the agenda for the Mintridge Foundation and thanks to Oakham School, this was made possible!

According to the ECB, the number of cricket clubs involved in developing womens’ and girls’ cricket has increased from 93 to more than 615 over the last decade and we are determined to be part of the growth through inspiring girls to kickstart their cricketing journey via visible sporting role models.

Exploring Faith & Sport with Khadijah Safari BEM, Gordon's School - June 2022

Flipping Into National School Sports Week 2022 with Grace Harrison at Warboys Primary Academy, June 2022

According to recent research from the Youth Sports Trust, there’s still some way to go to build understanding of the importance of physical literacy and in ensuring children are sufficiently active throughout their day but as ever, the Mintridge Foundation is determined to change this narrative and one way of achieving this is through using moving with sporting superstars to help young people develop their mental fitness superpowers!

We Are Recruiting New Trustees

To help the Mintridge Foundation’s ambitious growth plans, the charity is searching for experienced individuals to join our Board.

The successful applicant will gain personal & professional growth when joining our inspiring and energetic team; a team totally focussed on enhancing young people's mental fitness through sporting role models.

Women Supporting Women - Northampton Active Hosts Gold Medallists & The Mintridge Foundation with Women With Vision & Wilson Browne

According to recent research from HR News, 90% of women experience imposter syndrome in the workplace and therefore, the barriers have to be addressed in positive settings to enable women to flourish and be better than they were yesterday. One example of such a setting was an event sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors in June 2022 which we wish to show with you in our latest blog.

House of Commons XI to play at Islip in Charity Men’s Cricket Match - Raising Funds for Northamptonshire Charity, the Mintridge Foundation

On Sunday 10th July, Tom Pursglove MP is hosting a charity cricket fixture at the Islip Sports Field involving a House of Commons Men’s XI vs a Local Men’s XI, starting at 10:30.

Six Months On... Celebrating World Record Breakers this Volunteers' Week

Well, it is certainly a weekend of celebrations across the nation as our incredible Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British Monarch to reign for 70 years and enjoy a Platinum Jubilee. We are also celebrating the fact that it is six whole months since the magnificent Party with A Purpose spearheaded by Mintridge Foundation trustee, Jackie Scully achieved World Record Breaking Status on Jackie’s 40th birthday! Wow, wow, wow!

Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events

According to Charity Digital and research from our fundraising platform Enthuse discovered that 54% of people are now happy to take part in physical events, compared to just 27% who said the same in 2021 and that has been highlighted by lots of movement in May from supporters of the Mintridge Foundation. Yippee, congratulations all!

On Your Marks…

Get Set…

Sports Days Are Back! Yippee!

Thank you very much to Mr Hebborn and the wonderful community at Scampton Primary School for inviting the Mintridge Foundation back to your sports day to build on our work together. Previous Mintridge Ambassadors to visit the beautiful Lincolnshire School include Laura Sugar, Grace Harrison, Danielle Brown MBE & last year, the magnificent Iona Lake which you can read about just here and this year it was time for Jade Windley to join in the fun.

Bowbridge Homes Enjoy An Inclusive Team Building Evening With Their Charity Partner

The Bowbridge Homes team made their way to the Coplow Centre just outside of Uppingham on Monday 16th May for an evening celebrating their charity partnership with the Mintridge Foundation and a Beginners’ Crash (quite literally) Course into Wheelchair Basketball.