Finalists Announced
Take a look at the finalists for the Lincolnshire Sport & Physical Activity Awards 2026
Creating Active Communities Together
Working in partnership, we can remove barriers, reduce inequalities and create places that enable people of all ages and abilities to move more, more often.
Imagine a Lincolnshire where movement is part of everyday life—where walking to the shops, joining a local sports club, or enjoying a park is easy and accessible for everyone. That’s the vision behind Active Lincolnshire’s Place Partnership.
Our collaborative approach brings together organisations, communities and system leaders to create environments that make being active easier, fairer and more inclusive.
By working in partnership, we can remove barriers, reduce inequalities and create places that enable people of all ages and abilities to move more, more often — improving health, wellbeing and quality of life in our communities.
The video below from Buddle explains placed-based working and provides valuable ideas on how organisations can get involved.
What can Stakeholders do to help?
Local Authorities
- Integrate physical activity into local strategies.
- Invest in accessible public spaces and active travel.
- Allocate budgets and leverage external funding.
NHS & Health Providers
- Promote activity messaging in clinics and community settings.
- Integrate activity into care pathways.
- Support social prescribing and workforce well-being.
Care Providers
- Offer tailored programmes (chair exercises, gentle yoga).
- Train staff to promote physical activity.
- Ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
Schools & Colleges
- Deliver quality PE and promote active breaks.
- Open facilities for community use.
- Engage families and encourage active commuting.
Sports Clubs & Community Organisations
- Adapt offerings for inclusivity.
- Promote opportunities and build volunteer networks.
- Maintain welcoming, accessible facilities.
Our Overarching Principles
- Foster collaboration and co-design.
- Use data and community input to identify barriers.
- Focus on reducing inequalities.
- Communicate benefits and promote opportunities.
Meet our Community Connectors
Dario Tanzillo
(he/him)
Active Community Connector - South Holland
Dario supports our place-based work in South Holland. His role is focused on understanding the areas we are working in, building trusted relationships and collecting information and insight to help us overcome barriers and support people to be more active. His role also has a focus on active travel, looking at how to improve opportunities for people to walk and cycle in the district.
Dario is hosted by LCVP in South Holland, this enables him to be fully embedded in the area by working alongside their experienced Community Connecters.
Tracey Wilkinson
(she/her)
Development Manager (Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford)
Tracey leads on local development projects within the Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea and Alford place programme. Working across health, care, community and physical activity sectors she helps build partnerships and pathways, and create sustainable local opportunities. She is particularly focused on strengthening the role of physical activity in supporting people with long-term health conditions and enabling older adults to live active, healthy lives
Work with us - Your role matters
Building healthier, happier communities starts with collaboration. Ready to join us? Get in touch today and help shape the future of movement in our county.
Who will benefit?
Who will benefit?
Active Lincolnshire’s Place Partnerships aim to create more active communities by aligning Sport England’s national vision with local action. Our collaborative approach delivers benefits across residents, organisations, and the wider community.
Find out more about the benefits it will bring.
How Will The Funding be Used
How will the funding be used?
The funding will enable us to obtain a clear picture of what prevents activity and how to overcome barriers. It will help us to identify and understand local priorities via existing data and conducting further research into how community needs can be met.
Find out more about how we are working and what the funding is being used for.
