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Learn More About The Mintridge Foundation

One of the magical Mintridge Foundation Ambassadors (an Olympian, Paralympian or other professional sports star) has visited your child’s school / sports club / FE college today and we thought that you would like to know what we have been up to and why our registered charity exists.

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Support Minty’s Advent Calendar For Mental Fitness Superpowers

DETERMINED to end 2022 in the most positive way possible, the Mintridge Foundation (a registered charity dedicated to supporting young people develop mental and physical fitness superpowers through sporting role models) wants to continue to make a difference, despite the challenges that we are all facing.

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“You have to train hard; you have to show up and you have to be willing to fail along the way.”- Georgia Lees, Shona McCallin MBE and Kelly Simm inspire the Prior's Field Sports Scholars

The Mintridge Foundation deliver a Sports Scholars’ Day, expert panel and Q&A with the Sports Scholars and their parents at Prior’s Field School

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"My mental health influences everything I do when I'm training and competing for gold medals!" - Nekoda Davis throws some new challenges at the Oundle School Sports Scholars

The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, was 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. Nekoda Davis OLY shared her story and top tips for success with the Oundle School Sports Scholars during our Bronze Judo Programme.

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“All you need is a pair of trainers and off you go!” – Iona Lake joins the students at Warboys Primary Academy for their TCS Mini London Marathon

“You have to challenge yourself every single day so you can be better than you were yesterday!” - Iona Lake inspires the next generation of young people at Warboys Primary Academy during our Bronze Athletics Programme

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"You have to challenge rejection with action!" - England and Northampton Saints rugby player, George Furbank, inspires students at Prince William School

The Wilson Foundation kindly support a very special George Furbank Programme at Prince William School

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Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Laura Sugar MBE spend the day inspiring the students at Quilters Junior School during their Paralympic week

Quilters Junior School welcomes two inspirational Mintridge Ambassadors to visit them for their Paralympic week.

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“Being involved in sport changed my life!" - Bowbridge Homes support an inspirational Mintridge programme with Jade Windley at Bardney Primary School

Former Wimbledon competitor, Jade Windley, inspires the next generation at Bardney Primary School during our day of tennis.

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A Blues Foundation XI played a Mintridge Foundation XI in a charity cricket match that raised thousands for their charities!

A Blues Foundation XI played a Mintridge Foundation XI in a charity cricket match that raised thousands for their charities!

We don’t like cricket… we love it!

Sport has the power to change the world and bring people together in a way you can’t imagine and that’s what happened at Sharnbrook & Bromham Cricket Club.

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House of Commons XI v Local XI Cricket - Raising Funds for the Mintridge Foundation

Thank you to everyone that joined Tom Pursglove MP to see the Local XI take victory over the House of Lords & Commons XI in July’s fantastic match to raise funds for our charity.

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Minty's Bsporty Sailor of the Year 2022 - Reflections on our Sixth Month Mentoring Programme

Minty's Bsporty Sailor of the Year 2022 - Reflections on our Sixth Month Mentoring Programme

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Dunbridge Financial and the Mintridge Foundation team up to inspire the next generation with Men’s Rugby Union Star, George Furbank

Together, and to launch their new charity partnership Dunbridge Financial and the Mintridge Foundation are searching for young rugby players aged between the ages of 7 and 18 to receive a visit to their school or club, followed by 6 months of remote mentoring from Northampton Saints & England Rugby’s George Furbank. With two organisations that share a very common goal of nurturing people to develop their mental fitness superpowers, we couldn’t think of a better or more positive way to give people the confidence to move and in turn, the confidence to shine; overcoming life’s challenges along the way.

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A Blues Foundation XI will play a Mintridge Foundation XI in a charity cricket match on Friday 26th August at Sharnbrook & Bromham Cricket Club, Lodge Road, Sharnbrook (start time 5:15pm).

The ideal way to begin the Bank Holiday weekend, the two teams, including star studded line-ups (such as Paralympic Champion, Laura Sugar MBE, plus former rugby and cricket players), will battle it out in a T20 fixture aimed at raising vital funds for both charities.

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“Being involved in sport is one of the most enriching things you can do in your life." - Pamela Cookey and Grace Balsdon deliver an inspirational netball and hockey programme at Ingham Primary School

Pamela Cookey and Grace Balsdon visit Ingham Primary School for a very special netball and hockey programme

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"Balancing your sport, school and social life is tough but you can manage it all with a little help from your friends!" - Pamela Cookey spent the evening inspiring the players at Louth Netball Club

Louth Netball Club Bronze Netball Programme with Pamela Cookey - July 2022

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“I can’t think of many ways that my disability has held me back” - Jordan Jarrett - Bryan Visits The Vyners School with the Mintridge Foundation

“I can’t think of many ways that my disability has held me back” - Jordan Jarrett - Bryan Visits The Vyners School with the Mintridge Foundation

Through presentations and interview “Back To You In The Studio” challenges, the Mintridge Foundation Ambassador, Jordan Jarrett – Bryan had a fantastic day at the Vyners School in London to help share his sporting and media journey and mentor the different year groups throughout the school.

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Khadijah Safari BEM and Zoe Harrison visit Hazel Leys Academy for two inspirational Mintridge programmes this summer

“I wanted to be stronger, fitter and healthier!”

Team Mintridge inspire students at Hazel Leys Academy during our summer programmes.

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"If your driver in life is to create lasting memories and have a fulfilled life, play sport" Shona McCallin MBE visits Northampton School For Girls, July 2022

"If your driver in life is to create lasting memories and have a fulfilled life, play sport" Shona McCallin MBE visits Northampton School For Girls, July 2022

If there is one thing that us as Brits are good at, it is talking about the weather and in the past week, it has been more so than usual…and for very good reason. With the hottest temperatures on record soaring through the country, unfortunately many schools have been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel their sports day as the Manchester Evening News discussed in their recent article.

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Danielle Brown MBE Inspires Students At Blackheath High School Sports Awards, July 2022

Danielle Brown MBE Inspires Students At Blackheath High School Sports Awards, July 2022

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"Sport changed my life!" - Fil Kamps inspires the students at Sturton by Stow Primary School during our deaf football programme

Fil Kamps Bronze Deaf Football Programme at Sturton by Stow Primary School

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