Everyone Active, which runs Scarborough Sports Village, Pindar Leisure Centre, Whitby Leisure Centre, Ryedale Swim and Fitness Centre, Ryedale Sports Centre and Derwent Swim and Fitness Centre in partnership with North Yorkshire Council, wants to support projects which are tackling local issues and changing lives.
Anyone who wishes to apply for the Community Champions scheme must do so before Thursday, June 12 at 11.59pm. Applications can be submitted via the Champions website at www.ea-champions.com
An award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active launched Community Champions on Thursday, May 1, with the aim of building stronger communities and recognising the dedication of those who go above and beyond.
People involved in mentoring, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting inclusivity or leading environmental or cultural projects are being urged to apply. It can be a charitable initiative or a project that is small or targeted.
Successful applicants will secure valuable use of facilities within their local leisure centres, to help them carry out these projects. Everyone Active will raise awareness of this work to strengthen connections, encourage civic engagement and foster a culture of giving back.
Those selected for the Community Champions scheme are also in with a chance of being shortlisted for the Champions Awards in autumn of this year.
Meanwhile, Everyone Active also launched its all-new Colleague Champions scheme on Thursday, May 1, which will recognise and reward Everyone Active employees who consistently go above and beyond in their roles.
It will celebrate the provision of exceptional customer service, innovative ideas, teamwork, leadership and dedication to Everyone Active’s values.
Customers can nominate colleagues for the award at www.ea-champions.com, with applications closing at 11.59pm on Thursday, June 12.
Peter Smith, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “We are hugely excited to launch the Community Champions scheme, which we hope will make a real difference in North Yorkshire.
“We want to highlight the work of everyday heroes who are changing people’s lives and inspiring others to make a positive impact in their communities.
“We encourage local people, community projects and charitable initiatives to get their applications in before June 12, so we can support the fantastic work that you do.”
Everyone Active also runs the Sporting Champions scheme, which empowers aspiring athletes to achieve their full potential through access to state-of-the-art training facilities and invaluable mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians.
Since its inception in 2016, the scheme has elevated the sporting careers of more than 6,000 athletes by providing them with free access to Everyone Active's 240-plus leisure centres nationwide.