1,570,373
Residents living in Lancashire.
Source: Office for National Statistics, mid-year populations for England and Wales, 2023
350,700
Lancashire residents do not meet recommended levels of physical activity.
Source: Sport England Active Lives 2023-24
197,800
Lancashire residents are economically inactive.
Source: NOMIS Labour Market Profile Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen.
Over 20,000
People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria have five or more long-term health conditions.
Source: Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB 2023 – 2028 belonging plan
WorkWell Preston
Supporting those with low physical health and health conditions to start and stay in work.
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Active Cycles
Making cycling accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
Active Cycles
Refurbishing donated bikes, community impact and skill-building and volunteering opportunities.
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Learning Zone
High-quality training and development opportunities for individuals and organisations.
Learning Zone
Courses designed to inspire and equip partners, business owners, coaches, and volunteers to make a difference in their community, creating a brighter, healthier future.
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About Us
We are the strategic lead for Sport and Physical Activity
We believe everyone in Lancashire deserves the chance to live an active, healthy life. Movement is
powerful — it improves wellbeing, strengthens communities, reduces inequality, and builds a
brighter future for all.
Engage
We bring people together to share ideas, align goals and lead change collaboratively
Empower
We support communities and professionals to lead from within.

Enable
We work to embed movement into the daily routines, environments and mindsets that shape individuals lives
OUR WORK
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ACTIVE LANCASHIRE TEAM
The Active Lancashire Team
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Chief Executive
Adrian Leather
Place Manager (Health Equalities)
Amy Thompson-Spears
Schools Partnerships and Skills Officer
Andy Clark
Operations Manager (People and Skills)
Beth Kay
Director of Communities
Darren Wright
CSI Project Lead
Dave Bayliff
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Our most recent news
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September 16. 2025
Active Lancashire welcomes three new independent board members
Active Lancashire is thrilled to announce the appointment of three new professionals to its board…

September 16. 2025
Spencer Clarke Group Donates School Uniforms to a UK Leading Charity
This year marks the second time specialist education recruitment agency, Spencer Clarke Group have teamed…

September 08. 2025
Back to School: Tips for a Strong Start to the Term
The summer holidays are over which means that normality must resume. For teachers, returning to…

August 11. 2025
How schools can use outdoor learning to keep students active
Not every child jumps at the chance to play, run or even just face the…
August 04. 2025
Active Lancashire Launches New Environmental and Sustainability Toolkit to Support Businesses and Community Groups
Active Lancashire, the county’s strategic lead for sport and physical activity, has officially launched its…

August 01. 2025
Free bike hire is being offered to Pendle residents thanks to Pendle Borough Council and Active Cycles.
Adults throughout the borough will be able to borrow a bike this summer through a…