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As we all emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic, local 大象传媒 radio stations are coming together to help children and families.

In a recent report, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee published data from Sport England which showed 100,000 fewer children met the recommended level of activity in 2020 than in 2019 and it was "of significant concern".

One issue is around access to sport and exercise because of the affordability of kit, and the situation has been compounded by the pandemic.

Also, good condition equipment, that would otherwise go to landfill or simply remain in cupboards, could get an extended life and help a young person get active.

We want to do our bit to help. From Saturday 4 September until Saturday 2 October we are aiming to get kit and sports equipment to the schools and clubs where a young person may use it.

Together, we hope to help get the nation's young people more active.

How you can get involved

We are looking for donations as well as companies or charities willing to offer their premises for donation collection of clean kit in good condition at specified times and/or for distribution to schools and clubs who may need them.

We are looking for everyday items of sports kit (clothing) and regular games equipment that a young person can use in an activity, such as balls, bats and rackets. We are not looking for large items of gym equipment.

So, check out your cupboards, sort out the bedrooms and if you’ve got unwanted sports kit or equipment help us get them to children and young adults.

If you are charity or company with schemes that can help with access to sport kit, or a campaign not listed who would like to share details with the 大象传媒's Make a Difference Kit out the Nation campaign, please contact us using this online form.

Where can you donate your unwanted sports kits?

Please DO NOT bring donations to 大象传媒 sites as we are unable to accept them.

Some companies and charities can collect the kit, some can take your kit off your hands ready for distribution; some are collecting donations to help fund kit for young people; some are local to specific areas and some are nationwide across the UK.

We are looking for clean and usable kit. We recommend that you bag up any kit or equipment prior to donation. Collection centres can refuse to accept items that are not bagged.

With any donations we recommend you follow the company or charities Covid-19 guidance.

We will be adding to this list as the campaign continues.

Share your scheme

If you are a leisure centre or sports organisation with schemes that can help get sports kits and equipment to kids, or a campaign not listed who would like to share details with the 大象传媒's Make a Difference: Kit out the Nation campaign and would like more information or advice please contact Angeline.tandon@bbc.co.uk.