Active Partnerships (formerly County Sports Partnerships or CSP's) are networks of local agencies committed to working together to increase the number of people taking part in sport and physical activity. They are led by a central team of people whose job is to provide leadership and co-ordination of the network at a sub-regional level.
Established as a nationwide network nearly 20 years ago, the Partnerships have become a significant part of the sport and physical activity landscape across England. They have successfully delivered a number of high impact programmes, built strong local networks and adopted the highest standards of governance. A unique feature of the Active Partnerships is their independence, working across all sports, activities, providers and audiences, focused on the needs of their local communities.
The Active Partnerships mission is to 'increase levels of engagement in sport and physical activity, reducing levels of inactivity, tackling stubborn inequalities and using the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives.'
