Issued 4th February 2015
EnergizeSTW E-News
Welcome to the latest issue of EnergizeSTW E-news. This newsletter is here for you‌ to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing sport and physical activity across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at enews@energizestw.org.uk with an outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-news directly can register via our home page: ww.energizestw.org.uk
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In this issue‌ Latest News New Energize Website! Active People Survey 8 Results This Girl Can update Outdoor Adventure Sport Conference Community Event resources Raising the Bar competition EFDS response to APS
Funding Community Sport Activation Fund Santander Peter Harrison Foundation Veolia Sports Grants Postcode Community Trust
Courses & Events Inclusive Community Training Youth Activities Provision Albrighton Trust activities Attingham Park Night Run Cerebral Palsy World Games Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships volunteer programme Inclusive football and gym sessions Kidz in the Middle event
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Latest news
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Energize website live and kicking! Following on from the image rebrand during 2014, the new Energize website is now up and running! The all-new site has been developed by Shrewsbury based developers Yarrington and has been developed with the public and partners in mind. The easier to navigate and 'cleaner looking' site will give people a better experience and easier access to relevant information. The new site uses the URL: www.energizestw.org.uk The new site will become the hub of information linked to our bi-weekly E-news, coaching and volunteering, coach education, school sport and research data. The website is spilt into four main section; about us, playing, develop and leading. If you have any suggestions of the kind of information you would like to see on the website (or spot an error) please contact ian.duckmanton@energizestw.org.uk
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APS Survey 8 Results – Key Headlines
‘Participation increases for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin’ Active People Survey 8 results have just been released, showing data collected between October 2013 – 2014. Swimming is the nation’s most popular sport but has suffered the biggest loss with nearly 250,000 less participants. The biggest gains were made by athletics, with nearly 150,000 new participants plus gym and keep fit classes both gained over 100,000. Team sports have increased in popularity with increases for football, cricket, netball and rugby union. The latest figures demonstrate the inequality gap between male and female participation, reinforcing the need for the recently launched This Girl Can campaign. Energize are helping promote the campaign in STW; supporting partners and front line deliverers to access the resources and will be promoting inspirational case studies. There has been a decrease in the number of people with disabilities playing sport nationally, we wait for further data releases from APS8 to see whether this is the case locally. Jess Lightwood, Shropshire’s Inclusion Officer is working across STW to grow opportunities and support disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity. Jess came into post in November 2014 and has already started some great work in this area. Participation locally for 14+ years has increased, perhaps reflecting current programmes delivered by Energize (together with local authority partners) on behalf of Sport England, namely Sportivate and Satellite Clubs which focus on opportunities for young people. The County area of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin has seen a statiscally significant increase in participation for the 1x30 minutes/week measure, from 36.4% to 37.2% (a 0.8% increase). Using data from Sport England’s Local Sport Profile Tool, the number of people in STW now taking part 1x30minutes/week has increased by 2,298. Sport England’s Economic Value of Sport Tool values the potential health benefits of these new participants at £3 million.* A full breakdown of APS8 nationally, regionally and locally for Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Local Authority areas is available our website, please click here The interactive tool is due to be updated by the end of this month. If you have any queries, please email helen.white@energizestw.org.uk This data was taken from the latest APS8 raw data. *This amount indicates the value of inactive people becoming active 1x30 minutes/week and does not take into account those that previously fulfilled the NI8 or 3x30minutes/week measures and now participate less.
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#ThisGirlCan A roundup of the latest women in sport news! LAUNCH RESPONSE The #ThisGirlCan video has had nearly 5.2million views! Click here for the full campaign update Inspiring Women in Sport 2015 Are you a woman working in the sports sector? Would you like to inspire the next generation of girls and young women to consider a career in sport? Are you able to give one hour of your time to talk to girls about your job and career path? Inspiring Women is asking women who work in the sports sector to pledge one hour a year to go to a local school and chat to girls about what it is like to work in your industry. They are looking for women working in all types of sport doing all kinds of jobs – including athletes, coaches, HR officers, physios, journalists, accountants – and at all levels, from graduate trainees to trustees and CEOs. BT Sport presenter Clare Balding is taking a leading role in the campaign, as is Helen Grant MP, Minister for Sport. Pledge one hour a year to change young lives by volunteering to talk with girls in school. Click here to sign up
Careers in Sport Students from Highfields School in Matlock, Derbyshire premiered a film they created in partnership with Women in Sport and Rural Derbyshire School Sport Partnership last month. It forms part of our Changing the Game, for Girls: In Action pilot, helping to address the issue that women are under-represented at all levels of the sports industry. The film highlights the range of sporting careers available to women and girls. View the 3-minute film
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Outdoor Adventure Sports Conference Over 50 delegates enjoyed our Outdoor Adventure Sports Conference on 22nd January, for a full morning of seminars, speakers and networking. Delegates represented a range of organisations in the sector including; local adventure sport providers and centres, outdoor conservation organisations, training providers, youth association, outdoor education providers, plus many more. Click here for a full round up of the morning
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Community Events – Free Resources! If you’re planning a get together on your local green space, why not see if it is a registered Field in Trust site and apply for ‘Have a Field Day’ resources. Registered events get a free goodie box, bunting, games and prizes! Click here to register for Have a Field Day Resources There are lots of Field in Trust sites in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin see if you’re local green space is one of them – http://www.fieldsintrust.org/Field_Listing.as px
Community Games Resources Energize also have our own resources for community events that have both sporty and cultural activities! Fancy organising an event in your local area? Our support package includes a free downloadable toolkit filled with lots of great ideas and e-learning to take you through the process of organising a Community Games. You’ll also have access to free promotional and marketing templates and resources (bunting, stickers, certificates and t-shirts) and equipment bags will be available on loan (these contain hula hoops, sacks, quoits, egg & spoon and much more). Visit http://energizestw.org.uk/lead/community-games/ to find out more and register your games.
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Raising the Bar The National Deaf Children’s Society has launched a new project called ‘Raising the Bar’. The project aims to raise expectations of what deaf children and young people can achieve in dancing and music. Winners of the new competition searching for the DCYP dance and music stars of today will be invited to attend a 2 day masterclass in Birmingham in May, led by leading deaf, dance and music professionals, with the second day resulting in a showcase. The competition runs from 12 January until 22 February More information can be found using these links www.ndcs.org.uk/raisingthebar http://youngpeople.ndcsbuzz.org.uk/dancemusiccomp/
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APS results reinforce need to deliver more attractive and accessible opportunities for disabled people The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) was disappointed to learn today that Sport England’s latest Active People Survey shows a decline in the last year for the number of disabled people who regularly take part in sport. The national charity believes that the results reinforce the importance of understanding and responding to disabled people’s needs and preferences much more effectively. Those who provide opportunities need to be much more proactive in implementing new approaches that will better engage disabled people if they are to ensure that everyone can be active for life. Figures released for Active People Survey 8 show there are 121,700 fewer disabled people participating in the period October 2013 and October 2014 since the last recording. This widens the gap between non-disabled and disabled people’s participation, which shows less than half the number of disabled people take part in sport or physical activity for 30 minutes once a week compared to non-disabled people. EFDS continues to lead the way in the research, engagement and marketing work. In EFDS’s 2013 Lifestyle Report, it showed that seven in ten disabled people want to be more active. Insight highlights, through EFDS’s Motivate Me and Talk to Me reports, that whilst many opportunities exist, the low participation level suggests that either disabled people are unaware of opportunities available to them or what they are offered is not appealing enough.
For more information on Sport England’s Active People Survey, visit the website www.sportengland.org Visit www.efds.co.uk to learn more about EFDS’s work.
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Funding
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Community Sport Activation Fund Round 4 fund is open for applications until 20th April 2015. Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 are available to support revenue projects which increase or sustain participation. The kind of projects they will fund: • Activities reflecting a broad range of sports • Informal opportunities which could lead to regular participation • Family orientated activities with a focus on the 14 plus age group • Local activator roles that focus on directly organising and delivering new opportunities for participation. The best projects will demonstrate a focus on a clearly defined geographical area, demonstrate an understanding of sporting needs, evidence of what potential participants want or need, local partners working together and a clear and robust delivery plan. In Round 3, Sport England relaxed the requirement for partnership funding of projects which benefit the most deprived communities, this has been extended for Round 4. If the substantial majority (80% or more) of the targeted participants for the project live in local authority ward areas with an IMD score of 25 or higher then you may apply without partnership funding. This applies to the following areas in Shropshire; Harlescot, Castlefields and Ditherington, and Monkmoor. In Telford & Wrekin, the areas are applicable: Malinslee, Woodside, Cuckoo Oak, Donnington, Brookside, Haygate, Arleston, College, Hadley and Leegomery, Dawley Magna, Ketley and Oakengates, the Nedge and Madeley. https://www.sportengland.org/funding/our-different-funds/community-sportactivation-fund/ If you’re working towards submitting an application, Energize would love to hear from you, please contact: helen.white@energizestw.org.uk
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The Santander Foundation – Community Plus Grants of up to £5,000 are available to cover salaries, equipment or materials. Applications must be from a UK registered charity, which is a local charity or local project of a larger charity and the grant must benefit local disadvantaged people. This is anyone who cannot participate fully in society, from families with a restricted income, to rural isolation or people with a disability or life limiting illness. The application form is a simple one page document to fill out. There are no closing dates, entries not notified within one month have not been successful. http://www.santanderfoundation.org.uk/aboutus.aspx
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Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities through Sport The Foundation welcomes applications from registered charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs that provide opportunities for disadvantaged or disabled people to develop life and personal skills. Grants are 'one off', there is no minimum or maximum amount organisations can request, each application is reviewed on its own merits. The following types of projects would be considered for funding; projects that focus on skills development and confidence building through sport, provide equipment or facilities, have a strong training or educational theme, engage children or have a high community involvement. There are no specific deadlines for applications. http://www.peterharrisonfoundation.org/programme.htm
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New Sports Grant launched by Veolia Apply Now ! Veolia are the recycling services contractor in Telford & Wrekin. Veolia is committed to working with the local community to enhance residents quality of life. As such, Veolia has set aside a fund of £2.5k a year for small sports clubs to apply for grants of up to £500. The Impact of this funding must be: •Help provide a long-term benefit for the club. •Provide opportunities for the wider community of Telford & Wrekin.
In order to be eligible for funding the club must meet the following criteria below: •The club must be located in Telford & Wrekin Area. •The club must be constituted and operate as a not-for-profit organisation. •The club must have been established for a minimum of 12 Months. •Clubs must be affiliated to a Sport England recognised National Governing Body. •The club will allow Veolia and Telford & Wrekin Council to market, through various mean (websites, social media, local newspapers etc), that they have supplied funding to the club as part of their commitment to the local community. Please Contact : Harry Weaver for an application or for more details. Tel: 0203 567 6478 Email: harry.weaver@veolia.com
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The Postcode Community Trust , Community Grants Scheme Future funding rounds: Q2 – 1 July 2015 – 31 July 2015 for Scotland, Wales, East and West Midlands. The Postcode Community Trust provides funding opportunities to community groups and charities in Scotland, England and Wales, through grants ranging from £500 - £20,000 The amount requested should relate to the strength of the longterm outcomes of the project, for instance the number of beneficiaries should be high for projects requesting £20,000. Projects must be delivered in a maximum of 12 months. Timescales are not so relevant to capital projects, which will be assessed according to how important the need is. Projects must be for the advancement of community development, with the project having a particular focus, for instance on sport. Advancing community development involves creating opportunities for the community to learn new skills and, by enabling people to act together, helps further social inclusion and equality. http://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/community-grants.htm
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Courses and Events
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Sainsbury's Inclusive Community Training Over a thousand people have now received training through Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training, designed to support more disabled people to be more active. Inclusive Community Training dates: Tuesday 19th May’15 9:30-12:30pm Tuesday 8th September’15 1:30-4:30pm Tuesday 20th October’15 9:30-12:30pm Tuesday 8th March 2016 1:30-4:30pm Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, Cost £2.50 (Severnside Housing are hosting the workshops and subsidising the cost). More dates to be released throughout the year To book email Jessica Lightwood, Shropshire Inclusion Officer jessica.lightwood@energizestw.org.uk
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Youth Activity Provision Shropshire council are now commissioning youth activity provision. There will be a youth providers meeting where there will be opportunity to contribute your local knowledge in order to shape the development of future youth activities. Updates on funding and the timetable for youth commissioning in Shrewsbury will be distributed. If you would like to attend this meeting please email Joyce Brisbane by 12 noon on Friday 6th February as spaces are limited: joyce.brisbane@shropshire.gov.uk
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Albrighton Moat and Gardens February Half Term Activities Wednesday 18 February Coached angling- coaches available to help novice anglers Sessions- 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm ÂŁ4 per session Refreshments available. Pre booking is essential, call Vicky or Sandie on 01902 372441 or email moat@albrightontrust.org.uk
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Attingham Park Night Run, 14th March 2015 Night Run is a national series of night time trail hosted at 12 National Trust properties, including Attingham Park, Shrewsbury. If you've ever wanted to run around the gardens of a Tudor Manor House at night, or explore ancient woodlands after dark, then Night Run gives you the chance. A unique experience The National Trust have got lots of activities at their venues, but this is a chance to see some of those places when they're usually closed. Whether you're a walker, a first time runner or an experienced offroader, these events will have something for you. The events will be fun, social and all about exploring the outdoors. They will appeal to everyone from families looking for adventure to seasoned runners wanting to experience something different. You'll be able to choose from our Explorer route (1-2km) or our Adventurer route (6-9km), and if you'd rather walk than run you're more than welcome. All the routes are totally traffic free and are mostly on paths and trails rather than tarmac. Click here for further info
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200 days to go until CPRISA World Games On Wednesday 21 January Cerebral Palsy Sport celebrated a new milestone in the countdown to the 2015 CPRISA World Games in Nottingham, marking 200 days to go until start of the Games. To mark the occasion Cerebral Palsy Sport announced that all CPRISA World Games volunteers, who will be known as 'Games Starters' have been selected and notified. The Nottingham 2015 CPISRA World Games will take place in the heart of the historic city of Nottingham from 6 - 16 August 2015, with the majority of the competition taking place on the new iconic Harvey Hadden Sports Complex. For more information follow this link
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LAUNCH OF TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME – TEAM7 With 182 days to go before the first game of the Cerebral Palsy Football World Championship kicks off on 16th June at St George’s Park, the Local Organising Committee have today launched the tournament volunteer programme – TEAM7.
We are looking to recruit in excess of 100 enthusiastic, passionate people aged 18 or above to our TEAM7 Volunteer Programme. There will be a role that suits everybody as positions vary from welcoming spectators to St George’s Park as a steward, working behind the scenes in the tournament office, transporting players, staff and VIPs as a driver, overseeing the training pitches, through to accompanying the teams as a liaison officer or perhaps writing match reports with the media team, or even helping the ground staff to prepare top quality match pitches.” If you would like more information or are interested in applying to become a member of TEAM7, please download the TEAM7 information pack and application form from www.cp2015.com or alternatively, e-mail Samantha.sharman@thefa.com The deadline for applications is Tuesday 10th February 2015.
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Kidz In The Middle – 19th March 2015, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, CV6 6GE 9.30am - 4.30pm Free entry, free parking, fully accessible! Visitor’s free entry ticket is now available! •
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Are you a parent or carer supporting a child or young adult with a disability or special need?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then this FREE event is for you! Gain access to over 120 exhibitors offering advice and information on funding for equipment etc, mobility, seating, bathing, transport, sensory, transition, education, communication, legal matters, sports, leisure, fun and features for the children and much more! Simply click on the graphic above to download your ticket! A full programme of FREE CPD seminars will run alongside the exhibition. Topics include; behaviour and sleep issues, continence, sensory, moving and handling, transition, legal matters (including recent changes to SEN and the Families and Childrens ACT) and much more. http://www.disabledliving.co.uk/Kidz/Welcome
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Twitter Highlights! Every fortnight Energize will pick out our favourite tweets from team members and partners, from those who’ve been helping hearts beat faster in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin through sport and physical activity! Tweet away @EnergizeCSP
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Contact Us CHRIS CHILD: Chief Executive BEN HARPER: Senior Sports Manager HELEN FREEDMAN (nee Redwood): Senior Business Manager IAN DUCKMANTON: Marketing & Communications Manager HELEN MADDEN: Office Manager JOE LOCKLEY: Club Development Manager HARRY CADE: Youth Sport Manager GEMMA BRITTON (nee Harrison): Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer JESSICA LIGHTWOOD: Shropshire Inclusion Officer firstname.surname@energizestw.org.uk Central telephone: 01743 453 495
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