Personal Best Foundation Ambassador Fatima Whitbread OLY joined Achieve Thrive Flourish for one of their recent funectis sessions
“It’s really fun and enjoyable for all of us.”
That was the message from the children and young people who took part in a special session held by Achieve Thrive and Flourish with Personal Best Foundation Ambassador and former Olympian Fatima Whitbread.
Achieve Thrive Flourish (ATF) are one of our valued delivery partners, working with us to create environments where children and young people feel supported, encouraged and able to thrive. Their session brought together energy, teamwork and plenty of smiles as everyone got involved - from warm‑ups and group activities to signing autographs and taking photos with Fatima.
During her visit, Fatima spoke powerfully about the importance of belonging and positive role models. She shared her own journey and highlighted how safe, welcoming spaces can help young people build confidence, resilience and belief in what they can achieve.
“Good role models can make a big difference in a child's life. It gives them a sense of belonging and inclusions and that is what is important.”
The young people echoed that message in their own words. Their excitement, joy and sense of connection were clear throughout the session - and that’s exactly why this work matters. When children feel part of something, they’re more willing to try new things, build friendships and discover their potential.
Our partnership with ATF continues to strengthen the opportunities available across our programmes, ensuring young people have access to inspiring experiences, supportive adults and spaces where they can truly flourish. Plus their amazing team of leaders, have received free funetics training, which many of them thoroughly enjoyed.
Stuart Long CEO at Achieve Thrive and Flourish spoke about the work that they are doing:
'We look to support children and young people in the local community to raise aspirations and build resilience through well-being and physical activity programmes. Working with the Personal Best Foundation we work to build trust and work to focus on what is strong in the community and not what is wrong.''
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