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Active Community Network

Free Network Membership

For community sports clubs, adaptive and inclusive teams, charities, leisure providers and local organisations helping people stay active, connected and included. There is no financial commitment — just a shared belief that everyone deserves to move, connect and belong.

Stronger together. Beyond limits.

The Moore Than Arthritis Active Community Network brings together organisations across the UK that share our commitment to inclusive activity and community wellbeing. As a free Network Member you gain visibility, resources and a collaborative community — with the option to explore formal partnership at any time.

No financial commitment required

Submitting an expression of interest does not create a formal partnership or any financial obligation. It simply opens a conversation about how we can work together to support people living with arthritis and long-term health conditions.

Who can join?

  • Community sports clubs

    Walking football, swimming, adaptive cycling, chair-based activity and more.

  • Adaptive and inclusive teams

    Organisations running sessions specifically designed for people with long-term conditions or disabilities.

  • Football club community trusts

    Club foundations and trusts delivering community health and wellbeing programmes.

  • Leisure and wellbeing providers

    Leisure centres, gyms and wellbeing hubs offering inclusive or adapted sessions.

  • Charities and voluntary organisations

    Charities, community groups and voluntary sector organisations supporting people with arthritis or related conditions.

  • Local authorities and social prescribers

    Councils, social prescribing link workers and healthcare organisations connecting people to activity.

What you get as a free Network Member

  • Share your sessions and events

    Promote your inclusive activities to the Moore Than Arthritis community and reach people who need what you offer.

  • Awareness resources

    Receive and share arthritis awareness materials, factsheets and campaign content to support your participants.

  • Move Your Way Saturday

    Contribute to our weekly inclusive activity spotlight and showcase your sessions to a wider audience.

  • Community Heroes recognition

    Nominate your members or volunteers for our Community Heroes feature and celebrate the people making a difference.

  • Networking and collaboration

    Join discussions with like-minded organisations, share ideas and explore joint campaigns or events.

  • Future partnership pathway

    Network members may later explore a Bronze, Silver or Gold Community Partnership, or discuss a bespoke arrangement—entirely optionally and at their own pace.

How to join

  1. 1

    Submit an expression of interest

    Fill in a short form telling us about your organisation and how you would like to be involved. Membership is always free — no financial commitment is required at any stage.

  2. 2

    We review and follow up

    The Moore Than Arthritis team will review your submission and follow up by email to discuss suitability and answer any questions. A call is not compulsory — onboarding can be completed entirely by email.

  3. 3

    Complete the member listing form

    Once confirmed, you will be invited to complete a member listing form and agree publication permissions for your directory entry.

  4. 4

    Receive confirmation and welcome email

    You will receive a confirmation and welcome email before your listing or any announcement is published. Membership does not imply endorsement by Moore Than Arthritis. Optional paid partnership tiers are separate and entirely voluntary.

Network Membership Leaflet

Download or share our membership leaflet to find out more about joining the Active Community Network.

Moore Than Arthritis Active Community Network membership leaflet — join the free network for sports clubs, charities, leisure providers and community organisations

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Everything you need to get started with the Active Community Network.

Expression of Interest Form

Complete our online form to register your organisation's interest in joining the Active Community Network. You can also email a completed form to info@moorethanarthritis.co.uk.

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Collaboration Principles

Our shared values and working principles that guide how we collaborate with network members and partners.

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Network Introduction

An introduction to the Moore Than Arthritis Active Community Network — who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved.

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Member Benefits Guide

A full overview of the benefits available to Active Community Network members, including resources, visibility, and collaboration opportunities.

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Our Network

Free Active Community Members

Organisations and groups who have joined the Moore Than Arthritis Active Community Network — helping people stay active, connected and included.

National Charity

Inflammatory Arthritis UK

Advocating through national policy groups, raising awareness of different types of IA and their impact, and providing research opportunities. Weekly podcast: Inflammatory! — navigating life with inflammatory arthritis.

Adaptive Equipment

Active Hands Ltd

Active Hands designs and sources products for people with reduced hand function. From gripping aids that help disabled people access the gym to practical products for personal care, cooking, eating, gardening and everyday life, their range supports people with arthritis and many other conditions.

Adaptive Equipment

Peta UK Ltd / Easi-Grip

Improving quality of day-to-day life for those with grip difficulties through high quality, attractive products — designed, distributed and backed by excellent customer service, trading ethically and socially responsibly.

Community Foundation

Sutton United Foundation

Sutton, South London & surrounding boroughs

Sutton United Foundation supports community wellbeing in Sutton and surrounding boroughs through inclusive recreational activities. Its Every Body programme offers walking football, indoor sports, boxing, Nordic walking and walking tennis for adults and older adults, including people living with arthritis, mobility-limiting and other long-term conditions. Sessions are led by qualified coaches who adapt activities to participants. Sessions cost £5, with a free first taster. Contact the Foundation to confirm current session details and discuss individual access needs.

Community Foundation

Hull KR Foundation

Hull KR Foundation connects with individuals and families experiencing some of the greatest inequalities across the country. Its supportive programmes help ease the burden of the cost of living crisis, raise aspirations and break down barriers for vulnerable people across the UK.

  • Walking Rugby League for participants aged 55+
  • Social isolation sessions
  • Low-level activity sessions with seated and standing options
Community sports clubs

The City of Hull Boxing Club

A friendly, community-focused gym where people of all abilities can learn boxing, improve their fitness, and develop discipline and confidence. Training includes boxing technique, pad work, bag work, footwork, conditioning and controlled sparring, with opportunities to compete at amateur level for those who want to.

Occupational Therapy

Braver Steps Occupational Therapy

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire

Braver Steps provides private, independent occupational therapy for adults whose physical or cognitive difficulties affect daily activities or employment. Victoria Ryan offers person-centred assessments, interventions, equipment advice and vocational rehabilitation support. Visits take place at home or work as required. Standard charges apply, with a free initial telephone or email consultation. Self-referrals are welcome.

Heritage & Leisure

Sewerby Hall and Gardens

A local authority owned historic house and gardens with a small zoo, pleasure gardens, walled gardens and a rose garden — set within a vast estate to explore. The house and zoo are open all year, with the full estate open for six months of the year. A charged venue offering a wonderful day out for all the family.

Community & Charitable Activities

AFC Totton in the Community

Totton, New Forest

AFC Totton in the Community provides opportunities for charities and community groups to participate in matchday activities, helping organisations connect with football supporters and the wider local community.

Activities and associated costs vary. Accessibility arrangements should be confirmed directly with the organisation before attending or participating.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Rehab & Recover Ltd

Hull and Brough

Rehab and Recover is your dedicated and trusted provider of fully tailored sports exercise medicine, physiotherapy, sports massage, recovery and women's health services. Based in Hull and Brough, and working with a wide range of clients from across East Yorkshire, our team of musculoskeletal specialists is here to support anyone in need of first-rate physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans.

Wheelchair accessible
Accounting & Bookkeeping

New Chapter Accounts

Sheffield · South Yorkshire

New Chapter Accounts helps sole traders understand how Making Tax Digital (MTD) can be more than just another government admin task. Whether you need someone to take on the admin for you, or you feel scared or overwhelmed by Self Assessment, Jayne offers a free initial chat to establish what needs doing and a supportive, hand-holding approach to get you up to date and compliant.

Is your organisation next?

Join the Moore Than Arthritis Active Community Network and be listed in our growing directory — including your name, what you do, and links to your website and social media.

Register your organisation

Community Partnership

Partnership Tiers

Joining the Network is always free. Organisations that want to provide financial or practical support can choose a Bronze, Silver or Gold Community Partnership — helping Moore Than Arthritis expand its free community work.

Annual contributions shown. Monthly subscriptions available on request — get in touch.

Bronze

Community Partner

£250/ year + VAT

Monthly subscription available on request

For organisations that want to provide practical support and demonstrate their commitment to accessible communities.

  • Everything included with free membership
  • Bronze Community Partner badge and digital certificate
  • Enhanced organisation profile within the Network
  • Dedicated partnership welcome post
  • Inclusion in selected partner communications
  • Recognition on the Moore Than Arthritis website
  • Opportunities to support relevant awareness campaigns
  • Annual partnership thank-you feature
Become a Bronze Partner
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Silver

Community Partner

£500/ year + VAT

Monthly subscription available on request

For organisations seeking greater involvement, visibility and opportunities to collaborate.

  • Everything included at Bronze level
  • Silver Community Partner badge and digital certificate
  • Priority positioning within the Network directory
  • Two dedicated partner spotlight features each year
  • Opportunities to contribute to appropriate campaigns and resources
  • Invitations to selected Network discussions and collaborative activities
  • Recognition in relevant newsletters and partnership updates
  • An annual partnership review and impact summary
Become a Silver Partner

Gold

Community Partner

£1,000/ year + VAT

Monthly subscription available on request

For organisations that want to make a significant contribution to the growth and long-term impact of the Network.

  • Everything included at Silver level
  • Gold Community Partner badge and digital certificate
  • Prominent recognition on the Moore Than Arthritis website
  • Four dedicated partner spotlight features each year
  • Priority opportunities to support major campaigns and community initiatives
  • Opportunities to collaborate on agreed accessibility or inclusion projects
  • Recognition in relevant reports, presentations and promotional materials
  • An annual strategic partnership meeting
  • A tailored summary showing how the partnership has supported our work
Become a Gold Partner

Bespoke and In-Kind Partnerships

We also welcome partnerships involving venues, equipment, professional expertise, training, event support, accessible products or other practical contributions. Bespoke arrangements are considered individually to ensure they are appropriate, transparent and beneficial to the communities we serve.

Discuss a bespoke partnership

Partnership status does not constitute medical approval, clinical endorsement or a guarantee of services. Moore Than Arthritis does not recommend individual treatments or healthcare providers. All partnerships must reflect our values of accessibility, inclusion, dignity, transparency and respect.

Ready to join the network?

Complete a short expression of interest form and we will be in touch to explore how we can connect, collaborate and make a difference together.