Issued 15th April 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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Latest news
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New CASC Regulations 2015 The CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) rules changed with immediate effect from 1 April 2015- does your club still comply? The main changes relate toMembership fees Social membership Payment of players Trading income Fundraising income Rental income Follow this link for full details or contact John Devine by calling 01912 117905 or emailing john.devine@muckle-llp.com > 01743 453495 > info@energizestw.org.uk > www.energizestw.org.uk
Telford & Wrekin Active Lifestyle Awards Nominations for the Telford and Wrekin Active Lifestyle Awards and Sports Scholarships are now open. Awards will be handed out during the Telford & Wrekin Active Lifestyle Awards & Sports Scholars Evening on Wednesday 8th July 2015 at The Place in Oakengates. The evening honours individuals, teams, groups and business achievements in sport and physical activity. This may be about an individual who has changed their life through activity, a volunteer who has committed numerous hours to help make sport happen or a business who provides opportunities for their workforce to get more active. The evening also recognises talented young athletes in our annual sports scholars presentation. Last year more than 200 people attended and almost 60 nominations were received for awards and more than 30 gold, silver and bronze award grants were handed out to successful sports scholars. All applications for Active Lifestyle Awards and Scholarships are based on progress made in the previous 12 months and nominations are required by the closing date of Tuesday 5th May at 5pm
Awards will be presented in twelve different categories including: · Coach of the year · Volunteer of the Year · Young volunteer of the year · Sports Performance of the year · Junior Sports Performance of the year · Community club of the year · Newcomer Award - Individual · Newcomer Award – Team/ Club · Community Project of the year · Employer of the year · Active Lifestyle Award - Individual · Outstanding contribution award
http://www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk/leisuresite/info/26/active_lifestyle_awards For more information please contact Sports Development on 01952 382603
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Moving More, Living More Forum Between the 2nd and 13th March 2015, ukactive, Public Health England, the County Sports Partnership Network and the Local Government Association delivered the second round of the Moving More, Living More, Regional Physical Activity Fora. The fora’s were established to provide national insight into what can be done to tackle physical inactivity from a national level, as well as fostering conversations and producing partnerships at a local level to make an impact on local outcomes. For more information and copies of the presentations from the events follow this link
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People Working with Children in England The Department for Education has made changes to a number of statutory documents for people working with children in England, follow the links to access the guidance produced by HM GovernmentWorking together to safeguard children- how to work together to respond to individual children's needs What to do if you’re worried a child is being abusedfor those whose work brings them in to contact with children and families Information sharing- advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers Keeping children safe in education- key guidance for all schools, colleges and academies safeguarding children under the age of 18
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Walking and Cycling Offer Value for Money The Department for Transport (DfT) has released a report which summarises the recent changes to the evidence on sustainable transport, walking and cycling schemes. It also highlights key studies that quantify the impact of such schemes, which can be used to make the case for investment above other demands on budgets. The report found that for every pound invested in walking and cycling programmes, the benefits of the scheme were between three and ten pounds. Download the full report here
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Funding
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Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme provides one-off donations of between ÂŁ500 and ÂŁ2,500. The funding we give goes towards providing practical benefits, such as equipment and resources for projects that directly benefit health, environmental sustainability or opportunities for young people in the local communities around our stores in the UK. Your project should be able to demonstrate that it can lead to tangible benefits. The scheme is open for applications between 16 March 2015 and Sunday 24 April 2015 http://www.tescoplc.com/index.asp?pagei d=754#ref_index.asp?pageid=121
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Bupa UK Foundation Bupa UK has recently announced the launch of its new charitable foundation, the Bupa UK Foundation. The foundation has been created to support projects and initiatives that aim to tackle critical challenges in health and social care and make a direct impact on people's health and wellbeing. In 2015 up to ÂŁ1 million will be made available for grant-making. Follow this link for more information > 01743 453495 > info@energizestw.org.uk > www.energizestw.org.uk
Community Investment Fund Loans and equity investments are available to community based, locally led charities and social enterprises in England that are providing essential health, social care, education and training services to improve the well-being of local residents. To be eligible for investment your organisation must demonstrate the following: Be a community led social sector organisation with a neighbourhood focus (please note, they do not provide start-up capital) Based and have operations in England A clear social mission with significant measurable, direct outcomes Strong management with proven capability to deliver Robust business plan and financial projections A clear demonstration of how investment repayment will be made Good corporate governance Those who meet the criteria are urged to complete an Expression of Interest Form The Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) team can also be contacted by calling 02078 427731 or emailing info@socialandsustainable.com
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Oswestry Sports Council Small Grants Oswestry & District Sports Council awards small grants towards sport and physical recreation in Oswestry (within a 10 mile radius of the town). Applications are welcomed from sports clubs and organisations providing opportunities in sport or physical recreation and individuals for the advancement of their sport. Grants are generally for equipment, kit and coaching.
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Big Lottery Fund Support to Community Businesses The Big Lottery Fund has awarded a ÂŁ150m endowment to the Power to Change, a new independent grant-making foundation that will champion community businesses across England. The Power to Change will be the largest trust of its kind in Europe and will provide funding and support to existing and new community businesses. Backed by Trinity Mirror and the National Lottery, the Power to Change will support local people who want to save their local library or leisure centre, run their community shop or pub, or start new enterprises to regenerate a neighbourhood or high street. View the full story here > 01743 453495 > info@energizestw.org.uk > www.energizestw.org.uk
HLF- Parks for People Local Authorities as well as not for profit organisations that own public parks and gardens can apply for grants of between ÂŁ100,000 and ÂŁ5 million for the regeneration of parks and public gardens (including squares, walks and promenades). To be considered for funding, applicants need to show that: The community values the park as part of their heritage The parks meets local social, economic and environmental needs The park management actively involves local people The next deadline for submitting stage 1 applications is the 1st September 2015
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Children and Families Grant Programme The Nuffield Foundation are offering financial assistance to support work that looks to ensure that the legal and institutional framework is best adapted to meet the needs of children and families. The grants have a maximum value of ÂŁ150,000 and a minimum of ÂŁ5000 with full applications needing to be submitted by 7 May 2015.
Research in to child welfare and development, early years education and childcare, and child protection will be supported. For more information and advice on how to apply, visit the Nuffield Foundation website
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Community Sport Activation Fund Insight Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign has provided new insight for applicants who want to target girls/women using the Community Sport Activation Fund. This IncludesUnderstanding the motivations and barriers of participation How to engage with women Example of what works The insight is especially useful for applicants to the current round of funding which closes 20th April 2015 View the full document here > 01743 453495 > info@energizestw.org.uk > www.energizestw.org.uk
Courses and Events
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Grow Your Club seminar This is a one off event that will be held at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on the 28th May at 6:30pm. We have invited a very talented speaker to travel to Shropshire to share experiences about ‘Growing your Club’. Svend Elkjear has helped developed hundreds of clubs across the country and has helped clubs to attract new members, retain existing members, grow revenue, increase the social life of the club, increase media coverage and introduce new revenue streams. This is a great opportunity for clubs to learn from experience and embed some of the ideas into your own club. It will also be a chance to understand what other local opportunities are available to you This workshop is being provided by Energize for just £10 per person. Book your place here.
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Workplace Challenge No Strings Badminton Competition!
Energize co-ordinate the Workplace Challenge, an online tool to help encourage active workplaces. To complement the online challenge we are working with local partners to put on fun, informal sports activities for workplaces to take part in. Following our workplace activity survey to determine what, why & where we should put on these activities, we are pleased to announce our first Workplace Challenge competition is No String Badminton on Thursday 30th April 6-8pm, cost is just ÂŁ6 per team with all equipment provided. Plus discover different ways you can carry on playing badminton in your local area. Click here to book your place!
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New Korfball Club starting in Shrewsbury Korfball is one of those rare sports which is completely mixed sex, with four men and four women on a team. The name comes from the Dutch word for basketball, but although there are similarities to basketball and netball, we think it is better than both of them! See for yourself on Monday evenings at Belvidere School. We cater for all levels of experience and complete beginners are very welcome. First session is always free. Email: shropskorf@gmail.com
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Walking Basketball Get active with walking basketball, a new initiative coming soon to Telford and Wrekin Leisure for both men and women! The main difference in this new version of basketball is that you can only walk, so it is ideal for anyone who wants to get active again or those who may have low risk medical conditions. For more information, contact Sid Harris from ‘Tackle Your Health’Phone- 01952 382620, Mobile- 07896 420362, or Email- sid.harris@telford.gov.uk
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Free Swimming for Over 50’s ‘Get in the Swim’ sessions are being provided for free for Telford and Wrekin residents over 50 with a Telford Loyalty Card. There are also ‘Get Fit for the Fun of it’ sessions available including fitness classes, swimming lessons, gym, Aquafit and Aquajog. For more information contact 01952 382621 > 01743 453495 > info@energizestw.org.uk > www.energizestw.org.uk
Go Tri 1000 Weekend The Go Tri 1000 weekend is taking place 25/26th April at various locations across the UK The events are set to be local, reasonably priced and short distance designed for beginners Wrekin College are holding Go Tri Wrekin College Aquathon on Sunday 26th April, ÂŁ5 enter the 100m swim and 1km run, contact Melanie for further info melanie.humphreys@wrekincollegetri.co.uk Find your local event by going to the Go Tri website
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British Cycling Go-Ride Change of Venue British Cycling Go-Ride coaching starts on Saturday (18/4). Unfortunately the Rugby Club are now unable to accommodate the event, organised by Newport Cycling Club, due to a clash. All sessions will now be at Adams Grammar School. For more information please contact: Nick Jeggo Chairman Newport Cycling Club m. 07967 452688
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Job Vacancies
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Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire (CSP) 1. Project Manager (Marketing, Insight & Communications) Location: Worcester Terms: Full time – permanent Closing date: 17 April 2015 View more details 2. Project Officer Location: Worcester Terms: Full time Closing date: 17 April 2015 View more details
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University of Warwick Sports Engagement Officer Location: Coventry Terms: Full time – 12 months maternity cover Closing date: 17 April 2015 View more details
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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 LAURA KERRIGAN: Senior Business Manager TAMSIN FOSTER: 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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