Together Active

What Together Active does

Together Active is an independent charity and the designated Active Partnership for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, founded in 2015 and registered with the Charity Commission as number 1187329. The organization employs approximately 15 staff and is governed by a Board of 7-12 voluntary trustees. Its stated mission is to "design out inactivity" across two local authority areas covering nine districts, working primarily through systems change, advocacy, and partnership coordination rather than direct service delivery.

Together Active operates a portfolio of physical activity programs targeting underserved populations: Move Your Way (girls under 16 in Stoke-on-Trent), This Mum Moves (prenatal and postnatal activity, delivered with the Active Pregnancy Foundation and Institute of Health Visiting), Limitless (inclusive sport for young people with SEND), Boccia Leaders, Winter Olympics-themed activity days for looked-after children, the Sport Welfare Network, Marching for Mothers, and Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds. Programs are delivered in partnership with schools, local authorities, National Governing Bodies, NHS Trusts, and community organizations rather than through Together Active's own delivery infrastructure. The organization does not operate a unified software product; its technology footprint consists of a WordPress website, Mailchimp email newsletters, and standard social media channels.

The business model is grant-funded: Together Active has no commercial revenue, charges no fees to beneficiaries, and depends primarily on Sport England National Lottery and government funding, supplemented by local authority co-funding. It is required to comply with Tier Three of Sport England's Code of Sports Governance. The 2024-2030 organizational strategy frames its work across three priority areas: Health and Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, and Powerful Communities.

Name

Together Active

Legal name

Together Active

Website

https://togetheractive.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Together Active is an independent UK charity and designated Active Partnership for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It designs and coordinates physical activity programs for underserved communities — including girls, women, SEND young people, and looked-after children — through partnerships with schools, local authorities, and National Governing Bodies, funded primarily by Sport England.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Physical Activity Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Active partnership programs
• Community physical activity
• Sports welfare network
• Physical activity advocacy
• Inclusive sport programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Funding: Together Active operates as an independent charity funded primarily through Sport England National Lottery and government funding. They do not generate commercial revenue but rely on grants and partnerships to fund their operations and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Together Active is an independent charity and Active Partnership that designs and coordinates physical activity programmes and partnership initiatives across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to reduce inactivity and health inequalities. Rather than delivering direct fitness services, it acts as a regional connector and influencer, running named programmes such as Move Your Way, This Mum Moves, Limitless, Boccia Leaders, Sport Welfare Network, Place Partnership, Virtual Schools Partnership, Safer Spaces Stronger Minds, and Marching for Mothers in collaboration with schools, local authorities, NHS trusts, National Governing Bodies, sports clubs, and community organisations.

Product overview

Together Active is an independent charity and Active Partnership for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Rather than a unified software product, the organization delivers a portfolio of physical activity programmes and initiatives designed to design out inactivity. Key programmes include Move Your Way (supporting girls under 16), This Mum Moves (prenatal/postnatal physical activity), Limitless (inclusive sport for SEND), Boccia Leaders Programme, Winter Olympics (for looked after children), and the Sport Welfare Network. The organization operates through place-based partnerships, virtual schools collaborations, and initiatives like Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds and Marching for Mothers. These programmes are delivered in collaboration with schools, National Governing Bodies, local authorities, NHS Trusts, and community organizations.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Move Your Way A physical-activity programme for girls under 16 in Stoke-on-Trent, designed to reduce inactivity, encourage movement, and build confidence. Delivered in partnership with local activity providers and National Governing Bodies (England Hockey, Netball England, Pickleball England, British Fencing, Staffordshire Cricket, Kin-Ball UK) as part of the This Girl Can movement.
• This Mum Moves A workforce development and ambassador training programme equipping health and activity professionals to support women to be active during pregnancy and postnatally. Delivered in partnership with the Active Pregnancy Foundation and the Institute of Health Visiting.
• Boccia Leaders Programme A school-based programme that upskills primary and secondary pupils to become Boccia Leaders, building confidence, responsibility, and leadership through inclusive sport.
• Winter Olympics Programme A Winter-inspired programme delivered in partnership with Virtual Schools (Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent), supporting looked-after children to build confidence, resilience and positive experiences through inclusive physical activity such as canoeing, rock climbing, BMX, archery, abseiling and outdoor adventure.
• Sport Welfare Network A national network of Sport Welfare Officers working with local sports clubs and organisations to develop, promote and maintain good practice and safe sport for children, young people and adults across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
• Limitless An inclusive sport programme creating spaces where young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) can feel good, move freely, and belong, through activities such as Boccia, Pickleball, Drumba, Kin-Ball and Archery.
• Place Partnership A collaborative place-based approach led by Active Partnerships to create conditions for people to lead more active, healthy lives. Together Active leads place-based working in East Staffordshire (Burton-upon-Trent and Uttoxeter) as part of Sport England's Phase 2 initiative.
• Virtual Schools Partnership Partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Virtual School and Staffordshire Virtual School to create positive, engaging opportunities for children in care through activity days and events, including Winter Olympics-themed programmes, canoeing, rock climbing, BMX, archery, abseiling, and outdoor adventure.
• Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds A conference, training, and support initiative helping leisure, fitness, and activity providers create safer, more supportive environments. Delivered in partnership with Active Derbyshire.
• Marching for Mothers Community walks delivered in partnership with Sport in Mind and Postpartum Support International as part of World Maternal Mental Health Day, creating space for conversations around maternal mental health, identity, movement and connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 182 girls from 8 schools participated in Move Your Way Festival
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Active PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of Active Partnerships across England. Together Active is the Active Partnership for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, part of a network of over 40 partnerships working to increase physical activity across England.
• Sport EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal funder through National Lottery and government funding. Together Active complies with Sport England's Code of Sports Governance (Tier Three) and delivers programs aligned with Sport England's Uniting the Movement strategy.
• Staffordshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain local authority partner for place-based working and systems change across Staffordshire.
• Stoke-on-Trent City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary local authority partner for Stoke-on-Trent, where key programs like Move Your Way are delivered.
• Staffordshire Virtual SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver positive physical activity opportunities for children and young people in care or previously in care across Staffordshire.
• Stoke-on-Trent Virtual SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create engaging opportunities for looked after children in Stoke-on-Trent, including Winter Olympics-inspired events.
• Active DerbyshiremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds conference and training program for leisure and activity providers across the region.
• This Girl Can (Sport England)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative led by Sport England that inspires women and girls to get active. Together Active delivers Move Your Way as part of this movement to support girls in Stoke-on-Trent.
• Active Pregnancy FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for This Mum Moves program, delivering ambassador training to equip professionals to support women to be active during and after pregnancy.
• Institute of Health VisitingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-deliverer of This Mum Moves Ambassador training, strengthening connections between physical activity and health visiting services.
• England HockeysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Governing Body partner providing activity delivery at Move Your Way Festival and supporting girls' hockey participation.
• Staffordshire CricketsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cricket organization partnering for multi-sport events and cricket activities at community festivals.
• Pickleball EnglandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGB partner for Pickleball activities at inclusive events like Limitless Festival and Move Your Way.
• Kin-Ball UKsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivity provider for inclusive sport activities, particularly popular with girls at Move Your Way Festival.
• British FencingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGB partner providing fencing activities at community events and festivals.
• Netball EnglandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGB partner for netball activities at Move Your Way Festival and other community events.
• Commando Joe'ssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivity provider delivering Quidditch sessions at Move Your Way Festival.
• Burton Albion Community TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club community organization partner supporting sports and physical activity initiatives.
• Port ValesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club partner contributing to community physical activity programs.
• Canal River TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for active environments and outdoor activity initiatives along waterways.
• Youth Sports TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity partner for PE and school sport, supporting children and young people's physical activity.
• YMCA North StaffordshiremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sporting Futures program supporting young people leaving care to explore careers in sport.
• AshamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for basketball and sport activators program for 16-25 year old asylum seekers and refugees in North Staffordshire, building skills and creating volunteering opportunities.
• Emphasis FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Asha project supporting social inclusion through sport for young refugees and asylum seekers.
• Communities Together CICmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Ready, Set, Borrow program - a free community initiative in Tamworth enabling residents to borrow sports equipment.
• Tamworth Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner for Tamworth-based programs including Ready, Set, Borrow and Move Your Way festivals.
• Cannock Chase District CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cannock Chase Wayfinding Project and Limitless Festival delivery.
• Hednesford Town CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cannock Chase Wayfinding Project improving access to outdoor spaces.
• Inspiring Healthy LifestylessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Cannock Chase Wayfinding Project for enhanced trails and inclusive outdoor spaces.
• Sport in MindmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Marching for Mothers campaign on World Maternal Mental Health Day, providing community walks and awareness raising.
• Postpartum Support InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for Marching for Mothers campaign supporting maternal mental health awareness.
• Thrive at FivesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support organization partnering for Marching for Mothers, supporting families in early years through community connection.
• Blaze Trails CICsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-led walking community helping parents get outdoors with babies through free, supportive spaces.
• Everyone Health StaffordshiresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStop Smoking in Pregnancy service partner for Marching for Mothers, providing non-judgemental support for pregnant women.
• Staffordshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in Cannock Chase Wayfinding Project and multiple programs across Staffordshire.
• Liam Baker (Together We Lift)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeaker at Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference combining strength training with mental health support.
• Mhairi Maclennan (Kyniska)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert speaker on safe sport and athlete advocacy at Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference.
• NWG NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Active Bystander training for leisure and gym settings at Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference.
• Mandy MacDonald (LADO - Derby City)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert speaker on safeguarding referrals and procedures at Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Active Derbyshire: Sister Active Partnership covering Derbyshire, delivering comparable sport/physical activity systems-change work. Together Active partners with Active Derbyshire on the Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds conference, evidencing highly comparable operating model.
• Yorkshire Sport Foundation: Regional sport and physical activity charity in Yorkshire operating as an Active Partnership with similar funding sources, programme mix (school sport, community activation, safeguarding) and county-level delivery model.
• Active Sussex: Active Partnership for Sussex with the same Sport England charter, board-trustee governance structure, and community-led partnership approach to physical activity promotion.
• London Sport: Active Partnership for London, pursuing the same Sport England-aligned mission to increase physical activity through systems change and partnership working, albeit at significantly larger scale.
• Active Gloucestershire: Active Partnership covering Gloucestershire with the same Sport England mandate to design out inactivity through partnerships with schools, local authorities and NGBs. Direct structural and functional peer.
• Active Oxfordshire: Active Partnership for Oxfordshire delivering comparable partnership-led physical activity and health inequalities programmes funded by Sport England. Closely matched mission, governance and revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Sport England: Principal funder and national policy body that commissions Active Partnerships and sets the strategic direction (Uniting the Movement) that Together Active implements at regional level. Comparable in mission but not in operating model.
• Youth Sport Trust: National charity partner working on PE, school sport and children and young people's physical activity. Together Active is an explicit delivery partner; the organisations overlap materially on youth physical activity programmes.

Emerging players

• Access Sport: UK charity focused on opening up sport to disadvantaged and disabled young people. Directly comparable to Together Active's Limitless (SEND) and inclusion-focused programmes and overlapping funder base.
• StreetGames: UK charity using sport to tackle disadvantage among young people in underserved communities. Operates a similar social-inclusion-through-sport model and target cohorts (girls, SEND, low-income youth).

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOO7PsmBblnh_qks1lChr_A/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/TogetherActiv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/together-activ

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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