Get Active Stay Active CIC
Active Humber continues to support Get Active Stay Active CIC in North Lincolnshire.
The organisation was started by Jaime Greaves, a personal trainer who wanted to create a safe and welcoming space for people living with Parkinson’s, recovering from a stroke, or managing other neurological conditions. With early funding from the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme, Jaime set up sessions designed to meet people’s specific needs.
Working with Active Humber and the Stroke Association, Jaime launched a weekly fitness session at Brigg Methodist Church. What began as a small group has now grown to full capacity because of the positive results and strong community spirit. There are plans to secure more funding to run extra sessions, and Active Humber is fully supporting this.
These sessions do more than improve physical health. They also support mental wellbeing and help people build friendships with others facing similar challenges.
Jaime explains the impact:
“The impact our group has on the stroke survivors and individuals with neurological conditions and chronic illnesses is profound. They have a safe environment where it doesn’t matter if they can’t speak, have physical issues with mobility or mentally struggle with processing or other areas, they are invited into the group and treated fairly and as an individual.
Active Humber also encouraged Jaime to become a Community Ambassador. In 2025, she has taken on this role and continues to inspire others to be more active. Recently, Jaime and Active Humber have worked with other partners to apply for funding that would allow her to deliver cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation sessions in North Lincolnshire.
Partnership with the Activity Alliance
Active Humber continued its close partnership with Activity Alliance in 2025. They work together to make sure physical activity is inclusive, accessible, and meets the needs of disabled people across the region.
Paul Downes, Strategic Partnerships Advisor (Yorkshire & Humber) with Activity Alliance talks about why the relationship between Active Humber and Activity Alliance is so important.
In 2025, Active Humber continued its close partnership with Activity Alliance. Together, they work to make sure physical activity is inclusive, accessible, and meets the needs of disabled people across the region.
As part of this commitment, Active Humber reviewed all of its marketing and communication processes in 2025. This included the website, social media, emails, and printed materials. With support from Activity Alliance, they identified ways to make their communications clearer and more inclusive.
As part of this commitment all of our marketing and communications team have completed the Activity Alliance Inclusive Communications training and we have had regular check in’s and reviews with the inclusive comms team who have been hugely supportive of this work and provided a wealth of knowledge and guidance.
There has been strong progress in 2025, and more is planned for 2026. In January, Active Humber will begin a full recruitment audit with Inclusive Employers as part of the Include to Improve programme. This will make sure recruitment processes reflect the organisation’s commitment to inclusion at every level.
Sarah Brown-Fraser, Head of Communications & Policy at Activity Alliance, said:
“We are delighted to see the progress the team at Active Humber has made in embedding inclusivity at the heart of their work. The team continues to work closely with Activity Alliance communications and partnerships team, to ensure that their activities are inclusive and actively promote inclusive activity."
Sporting Memories, Tigers Trust, Iron Foundation
Active Humber is working with Tigers Trust, Iron Foundation, and Sporting Memories to develop physical activity and reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia and other memory-related conditions.
Tigers Trust and Iron Foundation already run gentle physical activity and sporting reminiscence sessions. With additional support from Active Humber and Sporting Memories, the partners are now exploring ways to deliver these sessions directly in care homes.
Research shows these sessions are extremely valuable. However, issues such as staffing levels, mobility challenges, and personal care routines can make it difficult for residents to travel to sessions. By bringing activities into care homes, more people can take part and benefit.
Barton Inclusive FC
Barton Inclusive Football Club was founded in 2019 by Active Humber Community Ambassador Sophie Bartup. The club was created to give people of all ages and abilities the chance to play football in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Since starting with just one session at Baysgarth Leisure Centre, the club has grown into a thriving community. It now has 16 teams, with players ranging from two years old to over 80.
The club has achieved great success. After strong performances in the Lincolnshire County FA Disability Cup and Plate competitions, it also won Organisation of the Year at the Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and organisations that go above and beyond to provide inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities.
In October, Sophie Bartup also won the Founding Award at the Time 2 Volunteer Awards in recognition of her dedication and leadership. She has built not just a football club, but a strong and sustainable community. The club also supports young players with disabilities to become confident coaches through its youth leadership pathway.
"Barton is more than just a football club, we’re a safe haven. For many, BIFC is a place to belong, make friends, and feel supported, both on and off the pitch. Our club is run entirely by a passionate and dedicated team of volunteers, whose tireless efforts and energy make everything possible." Sophie Bartup, Founder of Barton Inclusive Football Club
Active Humber is proud to support Barton Inclusive FC and if you would like to get involved, whether as a player, volunteer, or supporter contact the club at: https://bartoninclusivefc.co.uk/
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