Empowering Communities Through Sport & Culture
500+ Participants
10+ Sports Events
100+ Volunteers
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WHO WE ARE
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Powered by the Spirit of Sport
Empower Your Roots CIC is a community-driven organisation that uses sport, culture, and teamwork to bring people together. From dragon boat racing to youth fitness programs, we create safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can grow in confidence, health, and resilience.
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Our Mission
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From sport to culture, we empower, connect, and uplift.
To empower communities through sport and culture by fostering unity, encouraging participation, and promoting wellbeing for all.
Inclusion
Every person belongs.
Teamwork
Stronger together.
Health
Building physical and mental strength.
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How We Run Things
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Timeline of Achievements
Since our founding, Empower Your Roots CIC has grown into a vibrant hub for sport, health, and community spirit. Each year has marked a new step forward in building confidence, promoting wellness, and uniting people through culture and teamwork.
What started as a small initiative with a passion for dragon boating has developed into a movement that reaches across ages, backgrounds, and abilities. From youth engagement programs to large-scale community sports events, we’ve continually expanded our reach to create opportunities for everyone to get involved.
2024
Empower Your Roots CIC founded to bring community sports to local people.
2025
Launched dragon boating, youth boxing, fitness and wellbeing programs to support young athletes.
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Challenges
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Our Sports & Community Programs
DATE
3 - 5 July
2026
Saturday/SUNDAY
BRADFORD Dragon Boat FESTIVAL
- BRADFORD, UK
- 09:00 - start
- 17:00 - Finish
Experience the thrill of teamwork on the water while building strength, endurance, and unity.
DATE
may, 23
2026
Saturday
- london, uk
- 09:00 - start
- 17:00 - Finish
An exciting dragon boat competition featuring national and international elite teams, alongside charity and community crews – promoting fitness, teamwork, and wellbeing for all.
launch DATE
feb, 21
2026
Saturday /Sunday
- CHADWELL HEATH, EAST LONDON
This programme is funded by Transport for London in partnership with The London Marathon Foundation and administered by Groundwork London.
• Inclusive walking groups
• Community cycle training
• Volunteer leader development
• Health & wellbeing engagement
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Get Involved
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Volunteer With Us
Be the heartbeat of change! Sign up to volunteer at events, training sessions, and community programs.
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Donate
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Fuel the Spirit of Community
Your contribution empowers us to grow our programs, provide essential equipment, and bring the benefits of sport and culture to more people. Every donation makes a real difference.
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News / Blog
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Stay Inspired, Stay Informed Daily.
Read how our members have transformed their lives through sport and teamwork.
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Reach Out Today
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Reach Us, Anytime, Any Mile.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you want to join, volunteer, or just learn more—reach out today.
- CHADWELL HEATH
- ROMFORD, ESSEX
- UNITED KINGDON