What Energise Me does

Energise Me is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England in February 2016 and headquartered at Athelstan House, St Clement Street, Winchester. The charity operates as one of 42 Sport England-funded Active Partnerships serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a mission to change lives through physical activity and sport by lowering barriers to active lifestyles and reducing the risk of major illness and depression. Its predecessor entity, Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight, was previously embedded within Hampshire County Council before Energise Me became an independent CIO.

The charity's product surface is a portfolio of community programmes, digital resources, and networks rather than a unified software platform. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finder (hampshire.activityfinder.net) is the main digital asset: a free, no-sign-up marketplace where users filter physical-activity sessions by price, location, ability, type, and time. Supporting programmes include the We Can Be Active regional strategy (co-created with 800+ contributors), the Get Active Toolkit, Activity Provider Toolkit, Active Schools, Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit, Insight Hub, Project 500 (women in coaching), Pride in Our Workforce, the Sport Welfare Officer Network (supporting 300+ clubs), and community networks for Walk Leaders, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, and We Can Be Active Champions. The Insight Hub aggregates regional physical-activity data and research.

Energise Me's business model is grant-funded, not commercial. Sport England is the primary funder via the Uniting the Movement strategy; the organisation also distributes grants to community projects (e.g., five £10,000 grants under the Get Going Gosport! Fund), receives Arts Council England co-funding for the Culture in Common programme, and runs grant pass-throughs. Services to individuals are free. Go-to-market is community-led and partnership-driven: place-based working in priority geographies (Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Andover, Rushmoor, plus Hampshire-wide) is delivered through steering groups comprising local authorities, NHS bodies, universities, leisure operators (BH Live, Places Leisure, Freedom Leisure), sports foundations, and national campaigns (This Girl Can, We Are Undefeatable, Macmillan, Age UK, Versus Arthritis).

Name

Energise Me

Legal name

Energise Me

Website

https://energiseme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energise Me is a Winchester-based UK charity and one of 42 Sport England-funded Active Partnerships, delivering physical-activity programmes, toolkits, and the free Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finder platform to reduce inactivity and improve health across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health and Community Physical Activity Charity

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor, Adventure & Recreational Wellness Education (Hiking, Breathwork in Nature) (EDAAAHAO)

Keywords

• Community physical activity
• Public health charity
• Active partnerships
• Workplace wellbeing resources
• Healthier lifestyles programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sport England Funding: Primary funding from Sport England as one of 42 Active Partnerships working to create an active nation. Funding supports place-based initiatives and community programs.
2. Grants and Funding Programs: Distribution of grant funding to community projects including the Get Going Gosport Fund (5 grants of £10,000) and participatory grantmaking schemes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Energise Me is a registered charity that helps people prevent major illnesses and depression by lowering physical inactivity risk through community-led programs, free toolkits, professional training, and digital platforms. It is one of 42 Active Partnerships funded by Sport England, operating across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and offers a free Activity Finder marketplace, the We Can Be Active strategy, and various workplace, school, and health-focused programs. Revenue is derived primarily from Sport England grants and other charitable funding rather than product sales.

Product overview

Energise Me is a charitable organization (one of 42 Active Partnerships in England) operating as a platform of community-focused programs, resources, and networks rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finder (an online marketplace for physical activities), the We Can Be Active Strategy (a regional strategic framework), and various toolkits (Get Active Toolkit, Activity Provider Toolkit, Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit, Insight Hub) that work together to support physical activity promotion. Supporting programs include Active Schools, Project 500, Pride in Our Workforce, Sport Welfare Officer Network, Youth Voice, and community networks (Walk Leaders, We Can Be Active Champions). These offerings function as interconnected community resources, campaigns, and professional networks rather than a single software platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Activity Finder A free online marketplace for physical activity sessions across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, allowing users to filter activities by price, location, ability, type, and time of day. Free to use with no sign-up required.
• We Can Be Active Strategy A joint regional strategy co-created with over 800 individuals and organisations, outlining five key goals to inspire and support active lifestyles: positive early experiences, opportunities, places and routes, support, and bold leaders.
• Get Active Toolkit Practical resources helping individuals explore different ways to be active, understand why physical activity matters, and find local opportunities.
• Activity Provider Toolkit A practical guide to help local activity providers deliver safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experiences for everyone.
• Active Schools A toolkit and resources for schools to champion physical activity throughout the school day, including Active Bursts, Active Playgrounds, Active Learning, and Active Travel components.
• Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit Resources designed for employers to champion workforce health and wellbeing through simple, effective actions to reduce absenteeism and improve productivity.
• Insight Hub A collection of trusted data, insights, and research to support physical activity work, covering physical activity levels, children and young people, people with additional needs, places, and project insights.
• Project 500 A program inspiring and supporting women to get into coaching, helping diversify the physical activity workforce.
• Sport Welfare Officer Network A network of Sport Welfare Officers providing free support to clubs to deliver inclusive and positive experiences for children and adults, including safeguarding guidance. The network has supported over 300 clubs across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
• We Can Be Active Champions A network of individuals promoting and supporting people to become more physically active in their local communities.
• Hampshire Active Health Programme A health-focused program exploring how physical activity can support people with health conditions.
• Daily Activity Resources promoting 60 minutes of daily physical activity for children and young people, with guidance for schools and families.
• Youth Voice Resources and toolkits to involve young people in shaping activities, following the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child principles.
• Get Going Gosport Fund A grant programme providing five grants of £10,000 to support the residents of Gosport to know about, feel ready for, and participate in physical activity.
• Exercise on Referral Schemes Structured referral programmes delivered in partnership with local leisure providers across Basingstoke, Eastleigh, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Hart, Isle of Wight, New Forest, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Winchester for patients with health conditions.
• Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) Training and resources for healthcare professionals (GPs, nurses, social prescribers) to integrate physical activity into clinical conversations. 55,000+ healthcare professionals have been trained across England through the PACC programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% lower risk of depression with regular physical activity
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Active Partnerships (National Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergise Me is one of 42 Active Partnerships across England working with partners to create an active nation. Part of a national network coordinated by Sport England to increase physical activity levels.
• Hampshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership. Before becoming Energise Me, the organization sat within Hampshire County Council as Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Continued strategic partnership.
• Walking for Health (Ramblers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ramblers Wellbeing Walks providing free walking schemes across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Multiple local schemes including county-wide and district-specific programs.
• BH Live (Southampton and Portsmouth)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExercise referral scheme operator for Southampton and Portsmouth areas, providing prescribed exercise programs for patients with health conditions.
• Places LeisuremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExercise referral scheme operator for Gosport, Rushmoor and Test Valley. 12-week programme based in Places Leisure facilities.
• Freedom LeisuremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive Lifestyles referral program operator for New Forest area, offering gym sessions, swimming, and fitness classes.
• UnlocmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Unloc on a leadership academy for young people in Gosport, empowering students to affect what physical activity looks like for their school and advocate for peers.
• GoodGymmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunch of GoodGym Southampton, combining community service with fitness. Do good and get fit simultaneously.
• New Forest District CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in evolving physical activity opportunities in New Forest, working with communities and providing activity and cultural events.
• Activity AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing online training and resources to help deliver inclusive activity sessions for disabled people.
• Youth Sport TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing free, practical tools for schools and activity leaders to involve young people in shaping sport and physical activity offers.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting health professionals with physical activity guidance, including All Our Health programme, Making Every Contact Count, and End PJ Paralysis campaign.
• Moving MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate online tool for health professionals to champion active lives. Contains step-by-step guides, online courses and videos for 1-minute to 5-minute conversations.
• This Girl CanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational campaign that Energise Me supports, celebrating women getting active in a way that suits them with social media assets and insight guides.
• We Are UndefeatablemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational campaign supporting people with long-term health conditions to be active. Campaign hubs provide social media assets and insight guides.
• Macmillan Cancer SupportmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing guidance on being active for cancer patients, including exercise during and after treatment.
• Age UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAct Now Age Better campaign encouraging everyone to move more for better later life. Video and leaflet downloads available.
• Versus ArthritismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResources for people experiencing pain from arthritis, supporting them to become active as movement can help reduce pain and symptoms.
• SustransmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering Group member for place-based working in Portsmouth, contributing to active travel and community connectivity.
• University of PortsmouthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering Group member for place-based working in Portsmouth, contributing research and academic expertise.
• University of Southampton (LifeLab)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal young researchers recruited through LifeLab to help gather community insights in Southampton place-based work areas.
• CIMSPAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional development and recognised training for anyone working in sport and physical activity through CIMSPA Training Academy.
• UK CoachingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport, training, and resources to help coaches grow and create positive experiences for everyone in physical activity.
• Play Their WaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild-first coaching movement that Energise Me facilitates through a localized online community (Play Their Way Hampshire and Isle of Wight).
• Disability Sports CoachmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert-led training on delivering fun, inclusive sessions for disabled participants.
• Street GamesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-focused training on youth engagement, sport for development and more through Street Games Training Academy.
• This Mum MovesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based training and resources supporting women to stay active during pregnancy and beyond.
• New Forest National Park AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing outdoor activity opportunities and cultural events in the New Forest area.
• The Handy TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization working with communities in New Forest providing opportunities for activity and cultural events.
• Swim EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwimming as Medicine series encouraging healthcare professionals to recommend swimming. Swimming and aquatic activity health and wellbeing resources.
• Park YogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree community yoga sessions running Sunday mornings between May and September as green social prescribing option.
• ParkrunmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree 5k routes to walk, jog or run on Saturdays in parks across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
• NSPCCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeeping Your Child Safe in Sport annual campaign making it easier for parents to talk to children about physical activity experiences.
• Ann Craft TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Safeguarding Adult Week provider. Essential guidance on safeguarding adults in sport and physical activity settings.
• Living StreetsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalk to School Week campaign partner encouraging pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or Park and Stride to school.
• SustransmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Walk & Wheel campaign partner encouraging pupils to make active journeys to school.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Youth Sport Trust: National charity focused on PE, sport and physical activity for young people and an Energise Me partner; comparable as a youth-facing physical activity enabler with overlapping Active Schools-type programmes.
• Sustrans: UK charity promoting active travel (walking and cycling) and an Energise Me steering group partner; comparable in mission around physical activity infrastructure and behaviour change, though focused on travel modes rather than broad sport/health.
• Ramblers: National walking charity running Walking for Health (Wellbeing Walks) in partnership with Energise Me; comparable as a community walking/physical activity enabler with overlapping beneficiary populations.
• Parkrun: Free weekly 5k community events across Hampshire and Isle of Wight and an Energise Me partner; comparable as a community-based physical activity engagement mechanism, though operating under a different funding model (sponsorship) and global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• British Heart Foundation: Major UK health charity with overlapping preventative health mission around cardiovascular disease, including physical activity promotion; a much larger and more diversified organisation that competes for the same donor and partnership attention as Energise Me.
• Mind: Leading UK mental health charity whose prevention and physical activity messaging overlaps with Energise Me's depression-risk reduction value proposition, with greater national brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Living Sport: Active Partnership covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, operating the same Sport England-funded model of place-based physical activity promotion, community programmes, and workforce development as Energise Me.
• Active Norfolk: One of the 42 Sport England Active Partnerships covering Norfolk with the same community-based physical activity mandate, Sport England funding model, and place-based strategy structure as Energise Me.
• Active Sussex: Active Partnership covering Sussex under the same Sport England framework as Energise Me, with comparable toolkits, training, and community engagement strategies.
• Active Gloucestershire: Active Partnership covering Gloucestershire with an identical Sport England mandate to increase physical activity levels, deliver community programmes, and support the local workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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