London 2012 blog

It's not often that you get to celebrate a 10th, 20th and 30th 'anniversary' in the space of two weeks but then working at London 2012 is anything but ordinary. The anniversaries in question were our very first applications for the Inspire programme – itself a first in many respects, not least for giving real recognition to non-commercial projects and events bringing the benefits of the Games to the whole UK in the run up to and beyond 2012.

Already the range of projects and events couldn't be more diverse – or more inspired. Many will form part of London's four-year Cultural Olympiad which launches in September this year. Others will help deliver the Games' wider lasting 'legacy'.

What really stands out is that four years out from 2012, the Games are already inspiring non-commercial organisations right across the UK to work in new ways - working with new audiences, trying new mediums and forging partnerships where there just wasn’t the impetus to previously.

Information about the Inspire programme is now available at www.london2012.com/beinspired, including the basic criteria and contact details.