About us

Getting physically active or taking part in organised sport has many physical and mental health benefits. It also enables people to gain important life skills like teamwork, leadership ability and resilience. It builds individual confidence and local community.

But sadly, many people who would like to take part simply don’t because they lack the clothing, footwear or equipment they’d need. According to Sport England research, 36% of people say they just can’t afford to be active.

And yet, 300,000 tonnes of sportswear ends up in landfill each year in the UK, even if it has a lot of life left in it. Wouldn’t it be so much better in the hands of those who need it instead?

Holly’s Active Stars was set up in 2023 to help get spare kit to those who need it.