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Helping disadvantaged children and young people achieve their personal best on the track, at school and in life.

27/08/2026

Montell having fun with “That’s my Personal Best” and we love it.

Our new Personal Best Foundation Ambassador bringing joy, confidence and inspiration to the next generation.

That’s my Personal Best! ❤️ 🤣

21/08/2026

Big smiles. Big inspiration. Big legacy.

Here are some of the best bits of Personal Best Foundation Ambassador Montell Douglas and 75 children and young people from our Birmingham Community Athletics Hubs taking on the funetics zone together at the European Championships last week! What an opportunity taking on a real-life Gladiator!

What a day, what an event and we cannot wait to continue to work with our local delivery partners to provide access to more safe, fun and inclusive athletics sessions in the area!

11/08/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Olympian, former Team GB sprinter and Gladiators star Montell Douglas as a Personal Best Foundation Ambassador. ❤️

Athletics has shaped Montell’s life in so many ways – giving her confidence, resilience, friendships and opportunities she could never have imagined. Now, she’s joining us to help more children and young people discover the life-changing benefits of athletics.

And what better way to begin her ambassadorial role than here in Birmingham, during the European Athletics Championships? 🏃‍♀️

Montell spent time with children from our Community Athletics Hubs, joining in with some funetics activities in the Activation Zone before they headed into the stadium to enjoy the athletics – with many experiencing a major athletics event for the very first time.

We’re thrilled to have Montell alongside us as we create more opportunities for young people to experience the power of athletics.
Welcome to the team, Montell! 👋❤️

Read more here: https://www.personalbestfoundation.org.uk/2026/08/11/personal-best-foundation-welcomes-olympian-and-gladiators-star-montell-douglas-as-new-ambassador/

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27/07/2026

Meet Usman

Usman leads the team at one of our brilliant delivery partners in Birmingham.

Working closely with Personal Best Foundation, he’s seen just how much the funetics programme has lifted confidence, energy and friendships among local children.

Usman is proud of the difference this partnership is making. Together, Street Futures and Personal Best Foundation are creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can run, jump, throw and smile!

09/07/2026

Our Community Athletics Hubs are about much more than sport.

Following the launch of our hubs across Birmingham, this video looks back at the people, partnerships and shared ambition making them possible.

Hear from Amy, our Foundation Manager, Jane from The Pioneer Group – one of our fantastic delivery partners in Castle Vale – and Olympian and Personal Best Foundation ambassador Alex Haydock Wilson as they share why creating free, inclusive opportunities for children and young people to move, belong and thrive matters so much.

The hubs were launched at the Community Athletics Festival at Alexander Stadium, delivered by StreetGames and Access Sport as part of the Beyond social impact programme linked to the European Athletics Championships.

Together, we’re creating more than athletics sessions. We’re helping build confidence, strengthen community connections and create more opportunities for young people to thrive.

Thank you to everyone who has made this possible – our partners, supporters and donors.

01/06/2026

Big news for Birmingham’s young people

We’re proud to launch four NEW Community Athletics Hubs across Birmingham - giving free, inclusive athletics for children and young people living in some of the city’s most under served communities.

Launched at Alexander Stadium during Access Sport and StreetGames Community Sports Festival with over 250 young people taking part, our new Community Athletics Hubs will now offer free weekly 90 minute sessions delivered by trusted local organisations and powered by funetics - helping young people build confidence, friendships and a love of movement.

These hubs will give children safe, inclusive spaces to move, play and grow through athletics.
This is more than athletics.
It’s belonging.
It’s opportunity.

It’s a long term investment in Birmingham’s young people.
This is just the beginning.

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27/05/2026

Meet our ambassador Tom Bosworth - two time Olympic Race Walker.

Tom’s passion for inspiring young people shines through in everything he does - from introducing children to race walking to coaching them as they discover what they are capable of.

Tom explains why he is proud to be an ambassador, and his support of the work we do.

We love having him as part of Team Personal Best! ❤️

14/05/2026

Fantastic day visiting William Stockton Primary School with Tom Bosworth GB Race Walker

Lots of excited children and brilliant questions for Tom.

24/04/2026

Good luck to the amazing Natalie as she takes on the TCS London Marathon this weekend!

She's already raised over £2,600 for Personal Best Foundation which is phenomenal!

Natalie has organised seasonal fun races, events and put so much of her heart in along the way.

Your support means so much to us and the young people we work with. You’re helping create safe, inclusive spaces where children and young people can be active, build confidence and feel supported through the power of athletics.

We’ll be cheering you on from start to finish. You’ve got this, Natalie - and we can’t wait to hear all about your day ❤️

Read more:
https://www.personalbestfoundation.org.uk/2026/04/24/tcs-london-marathon-ready

17/04/2026

Team Personal Best Foundation Shines at the Paris Marathon 2026

On 12 April, 22 incredible runners took on the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon for Personal Best Foundation - and every single one crossed the finish line with heart, pride and determination.

So far, they’ve raised over £20,000, which will help us break down more barriers to being active - so more children and young people can feel confident, included, safe and inspired through the power of athletics.

From the Champs‑Élysées to the Eiffel Tower, the energy was unreal - huge smiles, spirit and support from family, friends and the PBF team at the 15km cheer point ❤️

A massive thank you to every runner, donor and supporter. You’re helping create life‑changing opportunities for young people who face the greatest challenges to getting active.

Inspired to run Paris 2027?

Applications to join Team Personal Best are now open.

https://www.personalbestfoundation.org.uk/fundraise-for-us/run-for-us/paris-marathon-2027-register-interest/

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