Triple S Programme

The Triple S programme (Start up, Shape up, Sign up) actively encourages particpation in sport and physical activity within Sandwell.

Triple S logo - Start Up - Shape Up - Sign Up The programme is led by Sandwell Council in partnership with a number of partner agencies.

Funding has been made available by Sandwell Partnership utilising Working Neighbourhoods Funds.

Gifted and Talented Programme

The Gifted and Talented Programme has supported 98 individual athletes competing at regional, national, european and world level.

This programme is not accepting any funding applications at the present time, however please watch this space for future funding opportunities.

Triple S Wins APSE Award

The Triple S programme has been named the winner of the Best Healthy Living Initiative by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) at its Annual Service Awards 2008.

The APSE awards are regarded nationally as some of the most prestigious awards within the public sector and this year attracted more than 350 submissions from over 140 different organisations. They are unique in the local government calendar, dedicated to awarding excellence in front line local government public services.

Find out more about the award

Holiday Commissioning Programme 2008-2009

50,000 of Working Neighbourhoods Funding in order to support sport / physical activities, during financial year 2008-2009. (1st April 08 - 31st March 09).

Find out more about Working Neighbourhoods Funding

Physical Testing

The 2nd round of physical testing has been completed with 66 schools and almost 10,000 pupils taking part - the report of findings from Round 2 is now available to download.

Round 3 of the programme commenced in September 2008. All schools in Sandwell are welcome to particpate in Round 3 irrespective of whether they have participated to date.

Physical Testing