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Sunshine & Cricket – A Perfect Wednesday Western Storm & Welsh Fire’s Fi Morris Visits Oakham School
Sunshine & Cricket – A Perfect Wednesday Western Storm & Welsh Fire’s Fi Morris Visits Oakham School

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.

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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
"You have to embrace who you are and find out what you can do and always try to be the best you possibly can be! " Emma Brown and Matt Sealy join the students at Ipswich Preparatory School
"You have to embrace who you are and find out what you can do and always try to be the best you possibly can be! " Emma Brown and Matt Sealy join the students at Ipswich Preparatory School

Team Mintridge join Ipswich Prep School for a fantastic double Bronze 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, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Justine Lucas, Danielle Brown MBE, Clemmie Cooper, Archery, Fencing, Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby Union, Judo
"Sport is fun and is for everyone!" - Team Mintridge join the students at Studfall Junior Academy for an amazing week of programmes for their sports week
"Sport is fun and is for everyone!" - Team Mintridge join the students at Studfall Junior Academy for an amazing week of programmes for their sports week

Team Mintridge are out in force! Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Fil Kamps, Jade Windley, Khadijah Safari, Marko Backovic and Jack Fleckney all visit Studfall Junior Academy for their Sports Week

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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, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, Justine Lucas, Danielle Brown MBE, Clemmie Cooper, Archery, Fencing, Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby Union, Judo
Exploring Faith & Sport with Khadijah Safari BEM, Gordon's School - June 2022
Exploring Faith & Sport with Khadijah Safari BEM, Gordon's School - June 2022

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

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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
Laura Sugar MBE and Evie Toombes inspire the students at Redmile CE Primary School during our Bowbridge Homes supported programme
Laura Sugar MBE and Evie Toombes inspire the students at Redmile CE Primary School during our Bowbridge Homes supported programme

Bowbridge Homes support a Mintridge programme at Redmile CE Primary School with Laura Sugar MBE and Evie Toombes

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

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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 mentors students from Caroline Chisholm School and Northampton International Academy during an inspirational St James's Place Foundation mentoring programme
Eboni Usoro-Brown mentors students from Caroline Chisholm School and Northampton International Academy during an inspirational St James's Place Foundation mentoring programme

Eboni Usoro-Brown Mintridge Mentoring Programme kindly supported by St James’s Place Charitable Foundation

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NEWSAlex WallaceAmbassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, challenge, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, BAME Ballers, Netball, remote mentoring, Black History Month, BAME
We Are Recruiting New Trustees
We Are Recruiting New Trustees

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.

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

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.

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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
Iona Lake shares the power of hard work and perseverance with the students at Hazel Leys Academy during our Bronze Athletics Programme
Iona Lake shares the power of hard work and perseverance with the students at Hazel Leys Academy during our Bronze Athletics Programme

Iona Lake goes the extra mile for the students 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, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics
House of Commons XI to play at Islip in Charity Men’s Cricket Match - Raising Funds for Northamptonshire Charity, the Mintridge Foundation
House of Commons XI to play at Islip in Charity Men’s Cricket Match - Raising Funds for Northamptonshire Charity, the Mintridge Foundation

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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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
Jade Windley Signs Off The Summer Half Term With A Spot Of Tennis at the Scampton Primary School Sports Day
Jade Windley Signs Off The Summer Half Term With A Spot Of Tennis at the Scampton Primary School Sports Day

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.

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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
Lizzie Simmonds OLY talks to the students at Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School all about the power of confidence during our shared programme with Prior's Field School
Lizzie Simmonds OLY talks to the students at Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School all about the power of confidence during our shared programme with Prior's Field School

“Making someone feel bad, doesn’t make you shine any brighter.”

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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, netball
“My first thought was that I had failed, that I had let myself down!” - Lizzie Simmonds OLY inspires the Prior's Field School Sports Scholars during our Bronze Limitless Kit supported programme
“My first thought was that I had failed, that I had let myself down!” - Lizzie Simmonds OLY inspires the Prior's Field School Sports Scholars during our Bronze Limitless Kit supported programme

“What is the secret to success?”

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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, netball
"You are capable of anything you set your mind to and want to achieve!" - Jordan Jarrett-Bryan meets his two new Mintridge Mentees and inspires the students at The Ferrers School
"You are capable of anything you set your mind to and want to achieve!" - Jordan Jarrett-Bryan meets his two new Mintridge Mentees and inspires the students at The Ferrers School

“I believe you can be anyone that you want to be. What are your values, what are you passionate about?”

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

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.

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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
Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless
Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless

Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless

Keeping the balance is always at the forefront of Pamela Cookey’s words of advice to the next generation and that was integral to her speech at Warminster School for their Annual Sports Awards.

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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
Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping share their experiences of loneliness with the students at Nescot College during Mental Health Awareness Week #28NOTOUT
Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping share their experiences of loneliness with the students at Nescot College during Mental Health Awareness Week #28NOTOUT

“Remember your support network and talk to those around you, as you are never alone on this journey!”

The Mintridge Foundation visit Nescot College to share why mental health matters in a fantastic Max Hunter Fund Programme with Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping #28NOTOUT

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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, Stevie Eskinazi, Mental Health Matters, Max Hunter Fund, We Mind & Kelly Matters