June is Great Outdoors Month — the perfect time to get outside, get active, and discover the amazing outdoor spaces, activities, and community groups across Essex.
The Essex Map helps people find local opportunities to improve wellbeing, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors. From walking groups and community gardens to outdoor fitness, family activities, nature projects, and wellbeing services, the map makes it easier to discover what’s happening near you.
Whether you’re:
🚶 Looking for local walking or cycling groups 🌳 Searching for outdoor wellbeing activities 🌼 Wanting to connect with nature and your community 👨👩👧 Looking for family-friendly outdoor activities 🤝 Or part of an organisation offering outdoor services or events
…the Essex Map can help you connect with local opportunities.
Do you run an outdoor group, activity, or community service?
Add your organisation or event to the map for free and help more people across Essex discover ways to enjoy the outdoors and support their wellbeing.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference and impact to people’s lives locally in the community by providing practical support to empower individuals to facilitate recovery and overcome barriers preventing them from doing the meaningful activities that matter to them.
The Sport and Youth Mental Health Project, led by the Active Essex Foundation, has officially completed its first year as part of a three-year, National Lottery-funded initiative. Now entering its second year, the project continues to support young people across Essex through the power of sport and physical activity, aiming to improve mental wellbeing and build stronger communities.
We’re excited to share that our evaluation partner, Centre for Mental Health, has published the Year 1 Evaluation Report, offering detailed insights into the project’s early impact, learning, and areas for growth.
📄 Prefer a quick read? Check out the 2-page Executive Summary, highlighting key findings and recommendations for the next two years: Executive Summary – Key Insights (PDF)
