In 2013 I founded Our Parks Ltd to deliver free, group exercise in parks and outdoor spaces. Our Parks is a unique initiative bringing free, group exercise classes, led by fully qualified instructors, to parks near you in partnership with local authorities. We now have over 200,000 Parkers.It is our aim to ensure that easy access to exercise is available for all in the local community. By partnering with Local Authorities, businesses and partners, Our Parks’ aspiration is to create a fitter community. We are actively seeking partnerships with other companies who share our vision.Our Parks allows communities to be coached, exercise classes, free of charge for the community, outdoors.I am a Sports Industry Entrepreneur, Battle Rapper, Radio Producer/ DJ, Grime MC, Sportsman, Pharmaceutical Science Graduate former Community Development Officer. Born and bred in East London, my involvement and knowledge of the UK Grime & Hip Hop scene is second to none. I can boast not just growing up with but, playing & hosting alongside the biggest names of today during their pirate radio journey to mainstream success. Music and sport were my passport to achieving my educational aspirations and I funded my own way through university by writing song lyrics, producing mix-tapes and music videos.2020 The Active Westminster Mark for commitment to providing quality sports & leisure service2019 Winner of the Senior Leader Entrepreneur award at the Black British Business Awards2019 Awarded Honorary Degree as Doctor of Science from the University of Warwick2019 Winner of the Sports Innovation Award at the Sports Business Awards2018 Winner of the Community Programme of the Year at the West Midlands Community Sports Awards2017 Winner of the Community Programme of the Year at the BT Sport Industry Awards2016 Winner of the 'Making it Easier' Award at the London Sport Awards2015 Winner of the Participation Programme of the Year Award at the Waltham Forest Sport Awards
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ChairBreaking Gb Jan 2024 - Present -
Non Executive DirectorEmd Uk Sep 2022 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomEMD UK recently released it’s 2022-27 strategy in which the organisation has refocussed its mission of supporting group exercise instructors to be the best they can be. To ensure that instructor voices and expertise were heard at board level, EMD UK set out to recruit new non-exec directors whose background was in group exercise. -
Ceo & FounderOur Parks Dec 2013 - PresentUnited KingdomOur Parks is a unique initiative bringing free, group exercise classes, led by fully qualified instructors, to parks near you in partnership with local authorities. -
Tough Mudder Uk Official TrainerTough Mudder Jan 2017 - PresentUnited Kingdom -
Board TrusteeLta Jul 2020 - Present -
Board TrusteeBritish Olympic Foundation Feb 2020 - Present -
Board MemberActive Surrey Sep 2019 - PresentSurrey -
Board MemberBritish Universities & Colleges Sport (Bucs) Dec 2017 - Feb 2023London, United Kingdom -
Community Sports OfficerGll Oct 2008 - Jan 2014London -
Personal TrainerFitness First Uk Sep 2004 - Sep 2008London, United Kingdom -
Dj/ Show ProducerFreeze Fm Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
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Born Barikor attended London Metropolitan University, University Of Warwick.
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