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
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
STAY UP TO DATE
Our most recent news
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Local families to back new campaign to keep kids active in Lancashire – as two thirds of local parents expect children’s physical activity to drop this winter
Over half of children aren’t getting the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, with levels…
Move Together Blackpool is working with Sport England so that more people in Blackpool can lead active lives for longer.
Sport England are continuing their partnership with Blackpool by providing £1.3m funding to Move Together…
High Sheriff and Mayor of Pendle Visit Local Youth Employment Service
Pendle YES Hub, a Youth Employment and Support service for young people based in Nelson,…
Free e-learning courses available
The Active Learning Zone is a free, inclusive space where anyone can learn, grow, and…
Active Lancashire Learning Zone Supporting Family Hubs across the region
Across Lancashire, Family Hub staff are growing in confidence and capability thanks to our partnership…
Active Lancashire launches “Fresh Wheels” – a community fruit & veg stall promoting health, skills, and sustainability in Rossendale
Active Lancashire, in partnership with Rossendale Borough Council, is launching Fresh Wheels – a new…
