Inspire Change in Kent

London 2012 will be the most far-reaching sporting and cultural event in the world. London 2012 is looking for fresh, vibrant and truly exceptional projects and events inspired by the 2012 Games.

The Inspire Programme

The Inspire programme is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the London 2012 Games. Non-commercial organisations are invited to be part of it: to reach new audiences, to forge new partnerships and to inspire change in sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering OR enterprise.

Why Apply?

Set your project apart – projects are assessed by London 2012 and the International Olympic Committee – only the very best are recognised through the Inspire programme.

Badge excellence – Inspire projects can carry the London 2012 Inspire mark, part of their brand family, on a wide range of marketing materials.

Like never before – reach new audiences, forge new partnerships, be inspired.

Showcase your success – regional and national media activity regularly focuses attention on Inspire projects. London 2012 also run regional events to showcase projects, drive inspiration and stimulate new partnerships.

Exclusive communications materials – Inspire projects can register for the London 2012 brand centre to access graphics, templates and editorial.

Networking opportunities – strengthen your project through the Inspire programme network. This is a diverse network of organisations at national and regional level, across culture, sport, education and sustainability, with potential to drive inspiration and opportunities.

 

Kent Inspire Marks

Future Creative secured Kent’s first Inspire Mark for their project PULSE. Eight groups of young people aged between 11-24 years old will work with eight Kent-based cultural organisations to deliver public events ranging from dance with young people with disabilities to street festival with the culturally diverse community of Gravesend.
For more information on PULSE contact esme@future-creative.org

The University of Kent has been awarded an Inspire Mark for Kent for their Celebratory and Outdoor Performance Online Resource. COPOR is a web based networking, information, archiving and discussion resource for artists and producers involved in celebratory and outdoor performance. 12-20 students per year will be involved in the project directly. Their role will be to act as ‘consultants’ to voluntary and community projects, most specifically those developed in the context of 2012.
For more information on COPOR contact g.p.carver@kent.ac.uk

The ‘Our Medway’ project has been granted the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. Our Medway is a four-year project designed to benefit all primary school children. It will use the 2012 Games as a catalyst to allow schools to develop a cross-curricular programme with a specific emphasis on Medway.
For more information about Our Medway contact Helen.cockersole@medway.gov.uk

A fourth Inspire Mark for one of Kent 2012’s iconic elements will be announced on June 23rd, International Olympic Day.

Further information on the Inspire Programme can be found by following the link www.london2012.com/beinspired or by contacting stephanie.holt@kent.gov.uk

Be part of the 2012 Games and Inspire your community now!