The 180 Project

22/08/2026

A brilliant day at Queen’s Park with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council BWD Active!

Events like this give us the chance to do something really important, get out into our community, meet people where they are and make getting involved with The 180 Project feel easy and accessible.

Today our team spoke to local people about everything we have happening across 180, including our new Move/Run Club, and put plenty of people through the 180 Challenge on the rower!

For us, movement is often the starting point. It gets people talking, creates connection and opens the door to everything else we can offer.

Thanks to the BwD Active team for bringing so many people together, and to our 180 team for representing us today.

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14/08/2026

Supporting someone you love through addiction can be incredibly difficult. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our Supporting Families group offers a safe, confidential and welcoming space for relatives and close friends to talk, connect with others who understand, and receive support from a trained counsellor.

📍St Luke’s, Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TA

See the timetable for our remaining August dates.

There’s no pressure and no judgement. Whether you want advice, support, connection, or simply somewhere to be heard, you’re welcome. 💜

29/07/2026

We just want to give a big shout out to Stu! 📣

Stu who’s our Men’s Programme Lead has recently completed the INCREDIBLE challenge of climbing the equivalent height of Mount Everest. Stu set this challenge to inspire other men to believe in themselves and step outside their comfort zones to realise they’re capable of far more than they think!

As part of this journey, Stu brought together our community partners and many of the people they support to take on Snowdon in Wales. It wasn’t just a walk up a mountain… it was about encouragement and showing that life’s biggest challenges are always easier when you tackle them together.

Stu is a brilliant example of what we’re all about at The 180 Project. He encourages others to push themselves and shows that improving our mental health often starts with taking that first step.

Amazing effort Stu! Well done 👏🏻

28/07/2026

At just a young age, Harrison is already leading by example 💪

As one of our 180 coaches, he brings energy, humility and dedication to every session, inspiring both our adults and young people to be the best version of themselves!

He represented at the CrossFit Games as a Teen Athlete… an absolutely incredible achievement that reflects the work and commitment he shows every single day!

We’re incredibly proud to have Harrison as part of the 180 team and can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations on another year at the games Harrison. Your community is behind you 👏💙

17/07/2026

Expanding The 180 Project across Lancashire!!

We’re proud to be partnering with Change Grow Live to deliver The 180 Project across Lancashire, creating more opportunities for people in recovery to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and sense of belonging through our community.

Our satellite hubs are now growing across the county, helping people build routine, confidence and positive connections through functional fitness.

💙 Our Preston hub is now running at Saolfit Preston:

📍 Saolfit Preston
Unit 7 & 8, Longton Business Park, Station Road, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 5LE
🕐 Monday | Wednesday | Friday
1:15pm – 2:15pm

We’re incredibly grateful to the amazing team at SaolfitGym for opening their doors and becoming part of the 180 community.

This is just the beginning.

Over the coming weeks we’ll also be introducing our fantastic partners at Burnley and Crossfit Blackpool , who are joining us in making recovery more accessible across Lancashire.

Together we’re proving that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens through community.

Drop us a message if you’d like to get involved or know someone who would benefit from what we do.

05/06/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at The 180 Project.

From mentoring men in prison, supporting sessions in the community, sharing lived experience, offering encouragement when it’s needed most, or simply being a consistent and trusted presence, our volunteers help create the relationships that make change possible.

This , we want to say a heartfelt thank you to every person who gives their time, energy and compassion to support our work.

Many of the people who volunteer with us have walked their own difficult paths. They know what it feels like to struggle, to start again, and to need someone who believes in you. Their willingness to use those experiences to help others is one of the most powerful things we witness.

At The 180 Project, we often talk about the importance of community. Our volunteers are a huge part of that community. They help create environments where people feel safe, valued, challenged and supported to become the best version of themselves.

Over the last year, our volunteers have supported men in prison, welcomed prison leavers into the community, mentored young people, helped deliver sessions, organised events and played an essential role in helping people build healthier, more hopeful futures.

To every volunteer past and present: thank you. Your contribution matters more than you probably realise.

Together, we’re not just changing lives, we’re helping people believe that change is possible.

Today we had the opportunity to celebrate and thank you all!!

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12/05/2026

🔥 FAMILY FITNESS FESTIVAL 2026 IS BACK 🔥

📍 Witton Park
📅 Sunday 7th June | ⏰ 10AM – 2PM
After the unbelievable energy from last year… we’re back for 2026 💥

The 180 Family Fitness Festival is all about bringing the Blackburn community together through movement, laughter, teamwork and unforgettable memories ❤️
Whether you’re:

👟 Trying physical activity for the first time
🏃 Already active
👨‍👩‍👧 Looking for a family day out
🙌 Wanting to support local athletes
🍦 Or just coming for the ice cream truck…

THIS DAY IS FOR YOU.

WHAT’S ON:
⚡ HYROX taster sessions
💪 Hang Tough Challenge
🚣 Rower Challenge
⚽ Football Fun with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
🎨 Arts & Crafts Poster Station
🍦 Ice Cream Truck
🏋️ Live Functional Fitness Competition
🎉 Activities for ALL ages & abilities

Come and experience:
✅ Community
✅ Movement
✅ Confidence
✅ Energy
✅ Togetherness

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your loudest cheers 📣

Let’s make Witton Park the place to be this summer ☀️
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11/05/2026

📣 Launch of Blackburn Family Support Group 📣

We know that many people need somewhere safe to go, talk, and feel supported when a loved one is struggling with addiction.

We’re launching a new Family Support Group for Blackburn... a welcoming space for families and close friends to connect, share experiences, and access support together. The group will be facilitated by a qualified and experienced counsellor, providing compassionate guidance and support in a safe and confidential environment.

Our first session takes place at 6pm Wednesday 20th May, at St Lukes Community Centre, Bank Top, Blackburn.

To find out more, and to arrange to come down, please call:

Ste – 07443 207 292
Maryann – 07345 453 435

04/03/2026

International Women’s Day the 180 way. 💪

An amazing group of women and young ladies came together today to celebrate each other in movement! Strong, supportive, and lifting each other up. There was so much courage in the room.

At The 180 Project we see every day the strength it takes for women to rebuild their lives and keep moving forward.

Today was about celebrating that strength ❤️

21/02/2026

We are so excited to be collaborating with Inspire Lancashire launching our satellite bases across Lancashire. More communities reached, more lives changed 🙌🙌🙌

📣 New Opportunity – The 180 Project

We’re currently gathering names for people who may be interested in getting involved with Project 180.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to build confidence, get involved in something positive, and take steps forward in their recovery journey.

💬 Interested?
Please speak to your Keyworker or a member of the Inspire team and we can talk you through the next steps.

📍Open to Inspire service users across Lancashire.