Changing Lives

through sports and physical activity

Contact Harlow:
01279 801006 (Ext 2)
07495 696 878

Who are CLCS

Changing Lives Community Services is a Non-Profit Community Interest Company that increases and provides access to physical activity in the community, supporting wellbeing & preventing children and young from involvement in anti-social behaviour and crime through sports sessions and social enterprise workshops.

Our Mission is to offer social, sporting and work experiences that will install confidence and motivation for children and young people providing them with opportunities and pathways towards a positive future.

View fullsize “Rosie always cheers me on and helps me@when I’m nervous. She makes everything more fun and makes me me feel like I can do anything” #essexactivate #comicrelief #HAF #youngleader #feedingbritain
View fullsize “It was brilliant to try new things. I loved the football tournaments and making crafts. I never usually get to do this when schools out.” “Having Jack at camp meant I could finally focus on things I needed to do, and Evan spending
View fullsize “The most fun I have ever had” …. “I didn’t know fruit could taste this good” #comicrelief #essexactivate #feedingbritain #haf #harlow
View fullsize An amazing first week of Easter #haf sports and activity camps in #Harlow … here’s some action shots of what we delivered. Well done to everyone and we can’t wait for next week! #activeessex #comicrelief #feedingbritain
View fullsize #HAF The Easter holidays are off to a flying start! Our Sports and activity camps at Passmores were a blast with Skateboarding, Archery, Football, laser tag, and dodgeball. Today looks promising at Hare Street Primary and Mark Hall School! #comicrel
View fullsize Free Easter Camp in Harlow, supported by @comicrelief and @feeding_britain … Helping the families that need it most during the holidays!
View fullsize it’s great for us to be nominated for the Harlow awards this year! A major pat on the back for our team of volunteers and coaches for the service we provide to our community .. Looking forward to it!
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View fullsize Easter Venues: BOOKINGS LIVE! DONT MISS OUT Mark Hall Sports Centre Passmores Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery Join us over the Easter Holidays for our Sports and Adventure Activities Camp including the new addition of Forest School
View fullsize NEW DODGEBALL CLUB FOR SCHOOL YEARS 1 TO 4! Changing Lives in Harlow is hosting a dodgeball after-school club at Mark Hall Sports Centre on Tuesdays, from 6:10 to 6:55 PM. term time. We aim to support additional young leader coaches during this sess
View fullsize Well done to all our participants and trainee coaches this evening at Mark Hall Sports a centre. Great to work on your fitness, mental health and coaching strategies with each other 👏👏👏 See you all next week to build on another great session tod
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View fullsize Well done to all the golfers that attended our mentally stronger, Socially connected program for Uttlesford residents at Golf World yesterday evening. We are looking forward to building yesterday’s progress and we have a golf professional joi
View fullsize Get yourself out tonight and come on down to Golf World Stansted this evening between 6pm & 7:30pm to enjoy unlimited practice balls, refreshments and coaching. Available to residents of Uttlesford aged 13 to 18 years old. 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️?
View fullsize New program coming to Uttlesford Residents, starting next Wednesday for 13 to 18 years. Supporting Young people through the power of sport!
View fullsize Every Tuesday at Mark Hall Sports Centre from 6:10pm to 7pm 🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️🤾‍♂️ Book online to join our new Club! https://www.changinglivescommunityservices.com
View fullsize #haf #essexactivate #sports #winterholidays #casestudy
View fullsize #haf #essexactivate #sports #winterholidays #casestudy
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View fullsize Hi, Coach Ben here ... Our Winter Holidays holiday clubs are now available to book. We have two clubs running this winter at Hare Street Primary School and Mark Hall Sports Centre. For parents that have received Wonde code vouchers from Holiday Ac

Latest News

Latest News
Easter Sports, Food and Activity, HAF Review
Easter Sports, Food and Activity, HAF Review

“The quality of provision was consistently high, with a broad and well‑planned curriculum that included arts, sports, and enrichment activities. New activities such as indoor archery and skateboarding were introduced successfully, enabling children to develop new skills and sustain high levels of engagement. Sessions were inclusive and accessible, allowing all children to experience success and enjoyment.”

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AEF BOX Smart Course Programme 2025/26: Q4 - Project Evaluation Summary
AEF BOX Smart Course Programme 2025/26: Q4 - Project Evaluation Summary

The AEF BOX Smart Course programme for 2025/26 aimed to deliver meaningful learning experiences, foster positive change, and strengthen community connections. This summary evaluates the overall successes, outcomes achieved, and notable highlights from the final  Quarter of the year.

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AEF, Sports Mental  health and wellbeing, Transition Project for Young people aged 16 to 24 - Q4 Report
AEF, Sports Mental  health and wellbeing, Transition Project for Young people aged 16 to 24 - Q4 Report

"Being part of this program has made me feel like I truly belong somewhere. The support and encouragement I’ve received have really boosted my confidence and helped me see a future for myself." Another young person shared, "Joining the football coaching pathway gave me something to look forward to. I never thought I’d have the chance to get work experience or even think about a job in sports, but now I feel like I have real plans and opportunities ahead." Family members have also commented on the positive changes, observing increased motivation and a sense of direction in their children’s lives.

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Our Projects

  • FREE HALF TERM CAMPS

    FREE HALF TERM CAMPS

  • Oranssi project: roof expansion

    CHANGING LIVES FC

  • FREE YOUTH SPORTS

    FREE YOUTH SPORTS

  • YOUTH MENTORING

    YOUTH MENTORING

  • COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM

    COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM

  • TERM TIME SCHOOL SPORTS PROVISIONS

    SCHOOL SPORTS PROVISIONS

  • MENS REFUGEE CRICKET TEAM

    MENS REFUGEE CRICKET TEAM

  • COOKING GROUPS

  • YOUTH BASKETBALL TEAM

  • BOXING WORKSHOPS

  • NATURE WORKSHOPS

Increase in mental wellbeing

96%

93%

Increase in levels of physical activity

Young people supported since 2018

20,748

1945

Workshops delivered since 2018

6729

Sports and physical activity sessions

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