Liverpool’s ADHD Connect to deliver new exercise programme thanks to £3k in funding

Liverpool-based non-profit ADHD Connect has received £3,050 from Sport England’s Movement Fund to deliver a new programme of exercise and educational workshops designed specifically for adults living with ADHD.

The campaign, called “Move For Your Mind,” will run over a six-month period from March 2026 and will take place at various locations across Liverpool as well as online. The programme aims to make physical activity more accessible by addressing the unique challenges people with ADHD face when trying to establish and maintain an exercise routine.

Since launching in 2022, ADHD Connect has built a community of more than 800 adults in Liverpool, running regular events that provide opportunities for connection and peer-to-peer support. Feedback from this community has consistently highlighted exercise as both a powerful tool for managing ADHD symptoms and a significant challenge to sustain. In a recent survey, 100% of respondents reported that their ADHD creates barriers to maintaining a regular exercise routine, citing difficulties such as time management, procrastination, task initiation and low confidence.* Crucially, exercise, whilst challenging to maintain for adults with ADHD is also one of the most powerful tools to manage ADHD symptoms and improve mental wellbeing*

In order to tackle some of these barriers, the Move For Your Mind campaign will aim to give adults with ADHD the tools and confidence to develop and sustain a physical activity routine. The programme, beginning in March 2026 and running over a 6-month period, has been tailored specifically for this community. Events will include several Walk & Talk sessions, a movement workshop led by a local ADHD coach and dance artist, an online talk exploring the scientific connection between the brain and body, and three in-person workshops delivered in partnership with Everton in the Community. Each element has been designed to combine education, practical strategies and social support, helping participants better understand the benefits of movement while building routines that are realistic and sustainable.

These activities, grounded in community, fun, and education, aim to leave participants with a better understanding of why exercise matters and practical guidance on how to make a regular routine more manageable. In the long-run, this initiative aims to build a sense of community for adults with ADHD, an ethos central to ADHD Connect’s long-term strategy to support its community. 

The initiative also recognises that those from lower socioeconomic groups often face additional challenges when it comes to exercise. And so, working alongside Everton in the Community, ADHD Connect are excited to take sessions out of their usual city-centre locations to EITC’s mental health and wellbeing hub, The People’s Place. ADHD Connect will also be offering many free tickets to events, recognising the disproportionate number of adults with ADHD who face underemployment and unemployment, and helping to ensure their events are always inclusive and accessible for all.

ADHD Connect Co-founder, Jess Vickers said:

“Both myself and Hannah use exercise as a tool to help us regulate ADHD symptoms and personally I really struggle without it. As it’s an area we both felt so passionate about, we wanted adults in Liverpool to be able to see/experience the benefits of movement and also speak to others about their experiences.”

ADHD Connect Co-founder, Hannah Hussein added:

“We regularly speak with our ADHD community, and exercise is something that comes up again and again. Many of our members use it to help manage their ADHD, but things like executive function struggles can make it hard to keep a routine going. We’re really grateful to The Movement Fund for giving us the chance to support and encourage our community through these new sessions”.

Everton in the Community’s People’s Place Manager, Ashley Jones said:

“We’re really looking forward to working alongside ADHD Connect. Their values, lived experience and deep understanding of the ADHD community align closely with ours. 

“Together, at The People’s Place, we aim to create a supportive and empowering space where adults feel seen, encouraged and better equipped to manage their ADHD symptoms. This collaboration will allow us to offer uplifting sessions that build confidence and help people develop a consistent and enjoyable approach to physical activity.”

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