Spirit of 2012

On 3 July 2020, Arun Kang, CEO of Sporting Equals (one of Spirit of 2012's partners) spoke to the Spirit of 2012 team and grantholders about Sporting Equals' work in addressing racial inequality within the sport and physical activity sector and voluntary organisations.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

A collection of songs recorded by the Resonate group, part of the MyMusic project led by Northamptonshire Carers Association.

Tàlaidhean - Lullaby Clip 15.01.2020 by Spirit of 2012

On October 25 2017, Spirit of 2012 held a Summit to launch our first legacy report. Our legacy report showcased the findings of the impact of our first free years of funding. Martin was Head of Ceremonies for London 2012. For many people the Opening Ceremony was the moment they first realised how special the London 2012 Games would be. Martin is now the Chief Executive of Hull 2017 City of Culture Spirit Connection: Spirit has invested £2.85m in Hull UK City of Culture including a health and wellbeing study and the volunteering programme In these podcasts, we’ll share our panel’s discussion on sporting and cultural legacy and the creation and staging of events.

On October 25 2017, Spirit of 2012 held a Summit to launch our first legacy report. Our legacy report showcased the findings of the impact of our first free years of funding. Nancy Hey set up the world’s first 'What Works Centre for Wellbeing' that aims to understand what governments, business, communities and individuals can do to increase wellbeing. She is an experienced policy professional and coach who has worked with the UK’s top Civil Servants to introduce wellbeing into public policy. Wellbeing is one of Spirit’s core outcomes, and we take a keen interest in the What Works Centre. In these podcasts, we’ll share our panel’s discussion on sporting and cultural legacy and the creation and staging of events.

On October 25 2017, Spirit of 2012 held a Summit to launch our first legacy report. Our legacy report showcased the findings of the impact of our first free years of funding. Tanni Grey Thompson is a former Paralympic athlete, with 11 gold medals to her name: she is also a campaigner on behalf of disabled people, women and girls and the value of sport in the House of Lords. Tanni was a founding Board Member of Spirit and is now a patron In these podcasts, we’ll share our panel’s discussion on sporting and cultural legacy and the creation and staging of events.

On October 25 2017, Spirit of 2012 held a Summit to launch our first legacy report. Our legacy report showcased the findings of the impact of our first free years of funding. Jude Kelly is the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, Britain’s largest cultural institution, she also initiated the WOW – Women of the World Festivals in 2011. We have awarded £723,000 (funding) to take 9 WOW Festivals to Bradford, Perth, Exeter, Norwich and Cardiff between 2016-2018. In these podcasts, we’ll share our panel’s discussion on sporting and cultural legacy and the creation and staging of events.