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  • Olympic Park The London 2012 Games are the catalyst for transfor...
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In Visiting in 2012...
    Inspire programme

    Inspire programme

    Girls running

    Be inspired

    An Olympic and Paralympic first, the London 2012 Inspire programme officially recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games. Sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business opportunities all feature.

    Be part of it

    Inspire mark on promotional material

    We want to use the power of the Games to inspire change across the UK - with non-commercial projects leading the way. Find out about the benefits of being part of the programme.

    Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

    Group of pupils in hard hats with Inspire mark

    We're looking for a range of Inspire programme projects, including sport, culture, education, sustainability, volunteering and business. Find out if your project is eligible.
    Watch a video showing the impact the Inspire programme can have<br/>
    On film
    Watch a video showing the impact the Inspire programme can have
    Find out about some of the sports programmes already awarded the Inspire mark<br/>
    Getting active
    Find out about some of the sports programmes already awarded the Inspire mark
    Find out about some of the cultural projects in the Inspire programme<br/>
    Cultural delight
    Find out about some of the cultural projects in the Inspire programme