News

08/08/2025
Opportunity to Tender for work as part of Sport England place-based approach.
08/08/2025
Exciting opportunity to join Active Black Country.
08/08/2025
Great opportunity to join the dynamic team at Active Black Country.
08/08/2025
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the Black Country’s vision.
06/08/2025
Opportunity to Tender for work as part of Sport England place-based approach.
27/06/2025
More than 1,000 pupils from 88 schools took part in this year's School Games.
20/06/2025
Gender-specific programmes in Walsall benefit inactive adults.
16/06/2025
10-week programmes have addressed challenges that stop groups of women from swimming or taking part in water-based activities.
13/06/2025
Activities designed for church members prove a big hit
06/06/2025
Ekho Collective initiative creates a safe, inclusive space that promoted movement, connection and wellbeing for individuals facing physical, social, emotional, or mental health challenges.
07/05/2025
'Move Together' seeks to empower every resident – regardless of age, ability, or background – to become more physically active.
10/04/2025
We talk to schools in Walsall and Smethwick about the impact of the Department for Education-funded initiative
11/03/2025
Interest and participation in kabaddi is surging in the Black Country ahead of the Kabaddi World Cup 2025
27/02/2025
Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton among 53 new places across England receiving new tranche of funding
03/02/2025
Participants attending yoga sessions in Wolverhampton as part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme are singing the praises of the project.
06/01/2025
We are progressing plans with our partners to empower more Black Country people to get active in 2025.

INSIGHT HUB
Timely data and learnings in relation to physical activity and sport in the Black Country and the added value we can offer.

WATER SAFETY PROGRAMME
Our Black Country Water Safety Programme has had a big impact since launching. Access our free resources for schools, community groups and parents & guardians to increase the number of children and families who are water safe and boost their enjoyment of swimming.

ACTIVATION ACADEMY
Resources and training material to support the Black Country sport & physical activity workforce.













