BBC Kit out the Nation!

BBC KIT OUT THE NATION!*

Local BBC radio stations across England, and BBC radio stations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are coming together to Kit out the Nation.

We are looking for everyday items of sports kit (clothing) and regular games equipment that a young person can use in an activity, such as balls, bats and rackets. We are not looking for large items of gym equipment.

THIS IS A COMPLETE IN YOUR OWN TIME MISSION! PLEASE HEAD OVER TO THE HOMEPAGE LINKED BELOW TO FIND YOUR NEAREST DONATION LOCATION. THE DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS 16TH OCTOBER 2021 SO YOU CAN DROP OFF DONATIONS ANY TIME PRIOR TO THIS. PLEASE SEND ANY PHOTOS ETC TO KATE@GOODGYM.ORG FOR THE REPORT

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1RvmVJyvX0PYv2vxG4rRbQS/kit-out-the-nation

So, check out your cupboards, sort out the bedrooms and if you’ve got unwanted sports kit or equipment help us get them to children and young adults.

Background:

In July, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee published data from Sport England which showed 100,000 fewer children met the recommended level of activity in 2020 than in 2019 and it was "of significant concern".

There has been a long standing issue around access to sport and exercise because of the affordability of kit. Also, good condition equipment, that would otherwise go to landfill or simply remain in cupboards, could get an extended life and help a young person get active.

From now until Saturday 16 October we are aiming to get kit and sports equipment to the schools and clubs where a young person can use it. Good condition equipment, that would otherwise go to landfill or simply remain in cupboards, could get an extended life and help a young person get active.

So, let’s get our nation's young people more active.