The Inspire programme is designed to enable people across the UK to feel part of the London 2012 Games. From Wales to the East of England, from the South West to Scotland – more than 2,700 projects and events have been awarded the coveted Inspire mark for their work in one of six areas: sustainability, education, volunteering, business, sport and culture.

New opportunities have been created across the nations and regions to inspire young people and enable communities in every part of the country to benefit from the Games.

Find out more about the inspiring projects and people near you by reading on or join in now by searching for events in your area.

London 

 The Games are transforming one of the most deprived parts of the UK capital, and improving opportunities for Londoners.

Scotland 

The Scottish Government is fully committed to securing benefits and a lasting legacy from the London 2012 Games and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.

Northern Ireland 

Inspire projects across Northern Ireland have given thousands of participants a taste of something healthy and something new!

Wales 

From Cardiff to Aberystwyth, the Games are creating thousands of opportunities for people across Wales.

North West 

A sporting hub in the United Kingdom, many of the most successful, Inspire sports projects started in the North West.

North East 

The Games will inspire participation in sport, physical and cultural activities in the North East and leave tangible legacies for current and future generations.

East Midlands 

Inspire is creating opportunities for people across the East Midlands to feel part of the Games.

West Midlands 

The Inspire programme is providing the inspiration for a legacy of opportunities for people throughout the West Midlands.

Yorkshire 

Be amazed by the range and scope of Inspire projects in Yorkshire and the Humber!

East of England 

The Inspire projects in the East of England will rise to the challenge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games by creating a sustainable legacy that extends far beyond the sporting landscape.

South East 

Closest to London and the home of the Paralympic Games, the region has embraced the Inspire programme.

South West 

Inspire projects in the South West have community at their heart and focus on capturing the inspiration and excitement of the Games to change lives.

National 

Find out more about the projects that cover multiple nations or regions.