GRAND DÉPART

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Social Impact programme – Joy; embedding community impact at the heart of the Grand Départ.

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We have identified 3 core missions:​

· Tackling inactivity and improving mental wellbeing

· Making Britain more productive and prosperous

· Supporting communities to thrive

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Our missions clearly define how the Grand Depart will positively impact households and businesses across the UK as we welcome this landmark event for cycling.

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To achieve this, we have identified 6 core programmes which will be rolled out across our host nations through the following themes:​

· Girls Participation

· Soft Power, Trade & Diplomacy

· Employability

· Digital Schools

· Arts & Culture

· Community Engagement Toolkit

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Whether you are an active cyclist or are yet to be exposed to the sport, we will bring the Joy of cycling to you through positive social change.

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Find out more about our programmes below:

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Girls Participation

An activity programme, designed by girls, for girls with the joint ambition of building a lifelong relationship with movement through both on and off the bike activities. 

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Employability

Harnessing the unique upskilling potential of a mega-event, we will embed work experience and skills development into the delivery of the Grand Depart. Working collaboratively across sectors with a joint ambition of supporting young people to enter the workforce.

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Soft Power, Trade & Diplomacy

This programme offers potential to advance both the UK and Grand Depart partners soft power objectives, within European and Global markets. The event will be positioned as a vehicle to strengthen UK/France diplomatic, trade, investment and sporting relations.

 

Arts & Culture

The programme will embed communities into our animation of the Tour, celebrate the heritage of each home nation, reflect local culture and spotlight cycling experiences as a vital part of everyday life.

 

Digital Schools

The Digital Schools programme will embed both physical and non-physical literacy across primary and secondary education supporting children & young people develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to thrive in movement and mindset.

 

Community Engagement Toolkit

The Toolkit will be the go-to guide to engage with the Grand Depart 2027, consisting of a variety of 'how-to' resources enabling communities to bring the essence of the Tour de France to their area, alongside developing skills and creating experiences for communities to come together.

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To express your interest in getting involved, please click the link below to register your interest and a member of the team will be in touch.