Over 500 residents received an early Christmas present of free activity packs to help them to keep fit and active.

The results of a North East survey have been released showing that almost a third of people were doing more exercise than normal as a result of the first lockdown.

So far in our series of #NEMovement articles we’ve already published a number of guest pieces written by local experts and supporters of the campaign. Following on and adding to our variety of movement-related topics, we’re looking at how throughout the pandemic, the voice the of sport and physical activity community has been heard and the importance of movement has been recognised by the government, in this article by Northumbria University PhD student, Stuart Haw.

Following on from our most recent #NEMovement article, aimed at busy Mams, we’re now focussing on Mams-to-be, with help from Public Health Midwife at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Carla Anderson…

As part of our #NEMovement campaign, we’ve introduced a series of guest articles written by local experts and leaders in their field who have pledged their support to the campaign. Our next article, aimed specifically at busy Mams, comes from pre and post-natal exercise specialist, personal trainer and presenter, Katie Bulmer-Cooke.

As part of our #NEMovement campaign, we’ve introduced a series of guest articles written by local experts and leaders in their field who have pledged their support to the campaign. Our next article comes from Graham Low at East Coast Fitness.

As we continue to run with #NEMovement, here our CEO Clare Morley discusses the importance of the campaign and why it’s equally important for us to take care of our mental as well as physical wellbeing, now more than ever…

As part of our #NEMovement campaign, we’re excited to introduce a series of guest articles written by local experts and leaders in their field who have pledged their support to the campaign. Our first piece comes from Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach, Robbie Thompson.

The charity, Rise, is today launching the #NEMovement campaign to help inspire and motivate people in local communities to continue to be physically active…

Rise North East has teamed up with Together For Children to support and encourage children in the city of Sunderland to become more active during the second lockdown.

Rise North East is celebrating its move to its new premises marking the completion of its journey to establish itself as the active partnership for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.

As part of the development of our new ten year strategy, we have been talking as a team about future trends…

“Reflecting on the work we have done to bring our new brand, Rise, to fruition, I wanted to note down some of the key elements of our journey to truly understand our purpose and reach our brand identity.”