Inspire Programme
What is the London 2012 Inspire programme?
An Olympic and Paralympic first, the London 2012 Inspire programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the games. Sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business opportunities all feature. It is the only way for community based projects to utilise the 2012 branding.
Who can apply?
Most non-commercial organisations are eligible to apply to the Inspire programme for projects which have no commercial support. Your organisation must be UK-based and not-for-profit, that is, profits are not shared with members or shareholders. Individual schools cannot apply. Projects aimed at schools and colleges are expected to actively promote "Get Set", the London 2012 education programme, to participants.
What kind of projects can apply to the Inspire programme?
The Inspire programme is looking for fresh, vibrant and truly exceptional projects and events inspired by the 2012 Games. They must be non-commercial projects that are:
- genuinely inspired or energised by the 2012 Games;
- well-planned and managed;
- fully-funded from non-commerical sources;
- participative and accessible; and
- like never before - pushing beyond yours and your participants' personal best.
They must also meet one of the priorities within the relevant theme:
Sport
- Increasing participation in grass roots sports, sport competition and physical activity
- Improving Olympic and Paralympic medal table performance.
Culture
- Delivering an inspiring Cultural Olympiad that encourages wide participation
- Delivering a wider cultural festival that generates a positive legacy (including increased capacity, economic impact, social cohesion and enhanced community identity).
Education
- Promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect or the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
- Involving young people in the design, development and delivery of the project.
- Improving young people's skills and enhancing employment opportunities.
- Developing partnerships between institutions and other educational organisations.
- Where relevant, complementing and promoting Get Set, London 2012's education programme for schools and colleges in the UK.
Sustainability
- Helping to deliver a sustainable Games
- Promoting lasting environmental and community benefits using the Games as an example.
Volunteering
- Encouraging volunteering in sport, culture, education and/or sustainability projects and events.
Business opportunities and skills
- Helping UK business to win Games-related contracts
- Showcasing UK and regional business capability in relation to the Games
How do you apply to the Inspire programme?
Application forms for each of the Inspire themes along with further information on the programme can be found on the London 2012 website. To discuss any sport, education, sustainability, volunteering or business opportunity projects or events, please contact Emma Burke or telephone 0115 988 8390 or 07956 395929.
Nottinghamshire projects that have successfully applied to the Inspire programme
Many projects across Nottinghamshire have already been successful in their applications to the Inspire programme:
- Activate Bassetlaw
To find out more about Inspire projects across the East Midlands, please visit the Championing the East Midlands Inspire pages.