Case Studies

Over the years, Sporting Memories has run a number of intergenerational projects and sessions with our Clubs which have been designed to encourage greater understanding between older and younger people, as well as helping them to connect through the power of sport. Below are some case studies of our intergenerational work.

Value of our intergenerational work captured by inFocus Report

inFocus, a social impact consultancy firm that supports partners to improve lives and transform communities worldwide, led a case study which assessed the impact and value of an intergenerational project run by Sporting Memories, thanks to support from Spirit of 2012.

The study focused on a project which saw Sporting Memories Clubs based at Knowle West Media Centre interact with students from Bedminster Down Secondary for a six-week programme of activities – you can view a video from the project below.

Cadoxton share learnings on ageism after visiting our Penarth Club

The pupils from Cadoxton visited our Penarth Club in October 2024 to join our Club members in their weekly session at Penarth Rugby Club, where they had the chance to meet with them all, find out more about why they attend Sporting Memories and how sport has played a role in their lives.

There was plenty of discussion around which sports the members and pupils enjoyed, including what football teams they like. There was also even time for a game of Boccia game between the pupils and our members, where the young children from Cadoxton won a tight affair by 7-6, before drinks and biscuits to round off an enjoyable afternoon.

As part of the project, Cadoxton Primary School produced a short film reflecting on their time looking into ageism and meeting local groups including our Penarth Club. You can view some of the pupils visit to our Club below.

You can view more on their project below.