County Sports Partnership Update
Workforce Development CIF bid awarded
SASSOT has been awarded a �143,000 Community Investment Fund (CIF) grant to implement the Partnership's Workforce Plan. Following the development of the Workforce Plan last year, SASSOT has been working closely with a range of partners to secure the support and match funding to deliver a range of projects aimed at building the capacity and skills of the sub regional sports workforce.
The CIF funding will be used to deliver an enhanced countywide education and training programme, providing high quality training opportunities for coaches, volunteers and sports professionals. Funding will be used to qualify more coaches at levels 1, 2 and 3, deliver the sub regional coaches conference and support the implementation of the SASSOT coach database.
A significant aspect of this funding award will be the delivery of an innovative apprenticeship programme in the North Staffordshire area lead by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This project will seek to build capacity across a range of sports organisations through the training and deployment of apprentices.
For further information about the SASSOT Workforce Plan and its associated CIF award contact Ben Hollands on 01785 619317 or bhollands@staffordbc.gov.uk
SASSOT leads the way with Middle Management Training
Following an application to the Community Investment Fund on behalf of the whole West Midlands CSP network, SASSOT has been awarded �66,000 to support the delivery of a regional middle management training programme. This investment is focused on developing the skills and expertise of middle managers working as part of CSP core teams and wider partnership teams including NGBs, School Sports Partnerships and Local Authorities.
The programme will incorporate the delivery of the Institute of Leadership Management Level 5 Award at Stafford College and a regional induction event that will involve 360 Appraisals and Facet 5 personality profiling.
There are still a handful of spaces available on the programme, so if you are interested in taking part please contact Ben Hollands on 01785 619317 or bhollands@staffordbc.gov.uk as soon as possible to register your interest.
Partner Satisfaction Survey Results
In January 2008 the County Sports Partnership conducted a partner satisfaction survey. This online survey was completed by 41 respondents with 47% of surveys completed by local authority partners and 25% from NGBs.
Some of the key findings are listed below:
It is planned that a repeat of this survey will take place in January 2009.
For more information contact: Naomi Bird
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A new round of ACCESS across Staffordshire funding is released
The County Sports Partnership is making a further £5,000 available for individual awards of up to £500 through its ACCESS Across Staffordshire scheme to support projects which enable widened access to sport for the county’s under-represented groups including:
The fund is open to Local Authorities and National Governing Bodies of Sport who require financial assistance to support or develop a new project which has an equality theme and fits into one of the following categories:
The partnership has already awarded £5,800 to various projects across the county and would now like to encourage similar projects that focus on improving accessibility to sport and active recreation to submit applications. The closing date, for this third round of applications is 27th June 2008.
How to apply For more information view the Guidance Notes and click here for an application form.
For more information contact:
Click here to read the May edition of the Equality Standard for Sport newsletter.
Click here to read the Spring 08 edition of Mencap Sport's newsletter.
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Coalfields Regeneration Trust - new funding programmes
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust Fund in the West Midlands announces the launch of new funding programmes.....
Welcome to the first newsletter from the West Midlands Coalfields Regeneration Trust team announcing the launch of round 4 of our two grant funding programmes.
The regional office team comprises:
To contact us:
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The Coalfields Regeneration Trust The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (the Trust) is an independent grant-making body. We are a registered charity and limited by guarantee, governed by a board of trustees.
Our mission is: “Working closely with partners, the Trust is a key agency promoting and achieving social and economic regeneration in the coalfields of England, Scotland and Wales”
The Grant Programmes We run two grant programmes: Bridging the Gap – for requests between £500 - £10,000 Main grants – for requests between £10,000 and £300,000
These funding programmes will both run for three years from April 2008 to March 2011.
We are also aiming to run two strategic programmes in the West Midlands, called Sports Legacy and Family Employment, for more information on these please contact the regional office.
The Main Grants Programme Themes We will support projects that fit into one or more of the following funding themes:
Within these overall themes there are regional difference. A Regional Framework sets out specific priorities for the West Midlands. The regional office will be pleased to advise you about this.
Outputs Projects are expected to achieve one or more of the following core outputs:
Costs We can provide up to 100% of total project costs for capital and revenue projects for up to 3 years. The maximum contribution from the Trust is £300,000. Match funding is encouraged.
Who can apply Most voluntary and community organisations, including PTAs. Branches of larger organisations Statutory organisations, including local authorities, health authorities, health trusts, schools and FE colleges and other organisations that receive public funds.
Eligible Areas Projects should be based in an eligible coalfield community or be able to show clear and immediate benefits for an eligible coalfield community that has a high level of deprivation. Projects need to show that they benefit people from wards within the top 30% most deprived. There are eligible wards within Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, North Warwickshire and Nuneaton and Bedworth. Please contact the regional office for advice on eligible areas.
When to apply Applications can be made at any time within the 3 year timescale of the Funding Programme
Application Process It can take up to 23 weeks for your Main Grants application to be processed. Case Studies Two Main Grants projects supported by the Trust.
New Way Credit Union Supporting local people to develop their own solutions is a key area of our work. In a number of communities the rise of debt and closure of local banks has lead to local people working together to provide locally owned and managed financial services. After several years of hard work, local people in North Warwickshire registered New Way Credit Union in 2001. The credit union offers low cost loans and savings accounts. The Trust supported the credit union to acquire high street premises and to employ staff. With the continuing support of their volunteers and the local community, the credit union is going from strength to strength and has recently started working with two schools.
Weston Spirit Youth should be a time of opportunities; a time to explore possibilities and make choices that will provide a solid foundation for later life. Unfortunately, many young people in coalfields communities find their opportunities and choices greatly limited, because of where they live. The Trust has supported a number of projects that provide opportunities for children and young people. For example, in Southern Staffordshire we have been working with Weston Spirit. Weston Spirit is a nationally recognised organisation delivering personal training courses for young people. They have an excellent track record of working with young people to help motivate them to engage in construction activities and formal education. The Trust’s support will enable over 100 local young people to benefit through this project.
The Bridging the Gap Funding Programme We will support projects that fit into one or more of the funding themes as outlined under the Main Grants programme. Within these themes we will support project activities that encourage the voluntary and community sector to:
Outputs The outputs to be achieved are the same as for the Main Grants programme.
Costs We can provide up to 100% of total project costs for capital and revenue projects for up to 12 months. The maximum contribution from the Trust is £10,000. Match funding is encouraged.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Areas Projects should be based in an eligible coalfield community or be able to show clear and immediate benefits for an eligible coalfield community. Please contact the Regional Office for advice on eligible wards.
When to apply Applications can be made at any time within the 3 year timescale of the Funding Programme
Application Process It can take up to 12 weeks for your BtG application to be processed.
Case Studies Two BtG projects supported by the Trust:
Bentilee Volunteers ‘Shed’ Project A voluntary group, the Bentilee Volunteers, runs a recycling project called ‘Shed’ that offers residents good quality, affordable refurbished furniture and electrical goods. The volunteers van was old and unfit for purpose, so the Trust supported the volunteers to purchase a new van to collect and deliver the goods.
Family Focus In Rugeley ‘Family Focus’ is a project that involves volunteers providing a service to local people aimed at helping to prevent family breakdown where stress-related problems are threatening mental health and child safety. The Trust supported the costs of running the service.
Help and Support Please note that before you can submit an application for funding to the Trust you must be issued with a Unique Reference Number (URN). In-order to obtain a URN please contact the regional office who will run through a short eligibility check with you before generating an URN and supplying you with an application pack. If you need help and advice with your application please contact the regional office. Please remember this is a competitive bidding programme and we strongly advise that you contact us prior to applying for funds.
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Sports Minister's boost for valiant's 5,000 season ticket campaign
The Minister for Sport told fans at Port Vale that the foundation stone for Premier League football had been laid as they shattered their target of selling 5,000 season tickets.
The Valiants have been encouraging grassroots supporters back to the club by charging the equivalent of just £8 a game with the Target 5,000 scheme.
And Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, put his weight behind the initiative by signing-up and added that it had given the League Two club a “strong foundation” for the future.
He said: “What you are doing here in setting this target is exactly the right thing to do.
“This is an incredible offer – you are helping yourself to build a strong foundation for the future and helping Port Vale back on the road to the Championship and then onto the Premier League in the medium term.”
Vale pledged to reduce the price of tickets from £323 to £183 if they sold 5,000 by the end of May.
In addition, under-19s will be able to see the Vale next term for £89, under-14s will pay £45, while under-nines will get in for free.
And today (29/5) the club and fans were celebrating as they broke through the barrier.
Mr Burnham went on: “I will put my hand in my pocket and be one of the 5,000. You have got a proud name and a proud heritage that is worth building-up and you really show your true colours when the club needs you and the chips are down.
“Football goes up and down – you have your good times and your difficult times – what matters is do you keep the faith and stick the course.
“This is a club that means a great deal to English football heritage – it’s got a proud name that you need to work behind.”
Port Vale Chairman Bill Bratt said: “I never had any doubt we'd achieve the target because there are fans out there who really care about this club.
"Vale fans are fantastic and they've come good for us. We've done what we could for them and they've now done what they could for us. It's absolutely brilliant.”
Stoke-on-Trent North MP Joan Walley added: “The club is doing its best through teamwork to find a long-term solution and this initiative is indicitive of how Port Vale is trying to reach out to it’s grassroots members.”
Pictured above: Joan Walley MP, Andy Burnham MP and Port Vale Chairman Bill Bratt
For further information contact Bill Bratt – 01782 655800
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£75,000 for Keele University healthy campus project
Keele University has been awarded £75,000, by the National Lottery through Sport England, to help its staff and students get fit through a healthy campus project.
The aim of the project, which will be launched at Keele’s leisure centre on May 7, is to encourage people to take part in a minimum of three 30 minute sessions of sport and active recreation every week.
The wide range of activities provided for staff and students includes salsa, aerobics, yoga, archery, squash, table tennis, boxercise and belly dancing. Classes will take place at lunch times and before and after work, and the scheme is open to all staff, students and Science Park members, and their families.
Participants can also count off-campus sport and recreation towards their 3x30 goal, and progress will be assessed at regular intervals.
The Sport England funding, which will be split over three years, will also go towards providing new sporting equipment, cycle lockers, newsletters and extending the opening hours of the Keele’s leisure facilities.
Rauf Mirza, Chair of Sport England’s West Midlands Regional Sports Board, congratulated the University on the award. He said: “It is important that opportunities to take part in sport and active recreation are available in a variety of places, opening up sports facilities to everyone. Universities are large employers, so they have the potential to attract large numbers of people to take part in sport. This project demonstrates the commitment of the University to get everyone on their site more active through sport. I look forward to hearing how things progress”.
Keele University leisure centre manager Angela Dale added: ’This is a fantastic opportunity for students and staff at Keele to move towards a healthier lifestyle. We want to get as many people as possible involved in some form of regular exercise using the extensive sport and recreational facilities at the University.”
County Sports Partnership, Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, which supported Keele’s application for the healthy campus project, also welcomed the funding. Director Mark Thornewill said: " Keele University Leisure Centre are working with other partners within Newcastle under Lyme's Community Sports Network to provide more opportunities for students, residents and employees on and around Keele University Campus to participate more in sport and active recreation. Keele Healthy Campus will make a major contribution towards us achieving increasingly active, healthy and successful communities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent."
For more information contact: Angela Dale
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National Lottery awards South Staffordshire PCT over £200,000
Sport and health in South Staffordshire has received a major boost following a National Lottery award through Sport England totalling nearly £240,000.
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) will use the £239,399 from Sport England’s Regional Sports Board (RSB) to develop the ‘Health Fit’ physical activity programme.
The scheme, being developed with a wide range of local partners, will increase the physical activity levels of adults identified with health risks and contribute to improved health and well-being.
‘Health Fit’ is focused on the most deprived areas of South Staffordshire, targeting adults with health risks including obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol.
People with health risks will be referred to a Health Trainer. The Trainer will provide motivational and behavioural support to enable the patient to make healthier lifestyle choices which could involve increasing physical activity, stopping smoking, healthy eating and losing weight.
Judith Wright, Director of Public Health said: “The funds from the National Lottery will support us to develop - in partnership with local authorities in South Staffordshire - a range of opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation to increase their physical activity levels.
In South Staffordshire only one in five adults do the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, five times a week.
Mark Thornewill, Director, Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: “We are delighted to hear of the award. The Partnership supported the PCT in developing their application for ‘Health Fit’, which we feel will make a fundamental contribution towards us achieving increasingly active, healthy and successful communities across the area.”
For more information contact: Emily Robinson
or Wendy Anderson
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Staying Active Stafford......making more of life
Age Concern Stafford and District have received a £15,863 National Lottery award through Sport England; this was part of the portfolio of bids submitted by Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This money will be used to fund a Staying Active Co-ordinator to train and co-ordinate volunteers to promote sport amongst people aged 50 and over.
The project will provide information on community activities via a website www.stayingactivestafford.org.uk .
It will support groups providing activity for older people as well as training and supporting volunteers to run exercise sessions within the community.
The project aims to increase the amount of older people participating in exercise and encourage volunteering within the Stafford District Area.
Mark Thornewill, Director, Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: “We are delighted to hear of the award. The Partnership supported the Stafford District in developing their application for ‘Staying Active Stafford’, which we feel will make a fundamental contribution towards us achieving increasingly active, healthy and successful communities across the area.”
If you would like to discuss the possibility of volunteering or you are a group who requires support in providing exercise please contact: Elaine Walker – Staying Active Co-ordinator on 01785 607060.
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Staffs Women beat MCC and launch of new website
Staffs Women beat MCC
The MCC, captained by the Wales captain Sarah Ginn and featuring ex-England player Sue Redfern and Staffordshire’s own Helen Pack, chose to bat first on a damp pitch and soon found the impressive bowling of the Staffs team hard to get away. Meir Heath Ladies trio of Frankie James, Catherine Whyle and Elsa Evans all took two wickets, whilst Sue Redfern’s 40 and 25 from Louisa Hayes helped the MCC declare at 126 for 9.
The Staffordshire reply was aggressive with an opening stand of 90 from Danielle Wyatt and captain Georgia Elwiss, both players getting into the forties before Frankie James and Charlotte Whyle (both 16 not out) saw Staff through to an 8-wicket victory.
The victory was a fitting tribute to Maggie Leath who was presented with gifts after the game to mark her 30 year involvement with women’s cricket in Staffordshire and the west Midlands.
For more information contact: Jason Britton
Staffordshire Cricket Board has launched its new website which is now available to view and interact.
www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk was opened to coincide with Jason Britton starting as the new Cricket Development Manager in succession to the highly successful Jonathan Finch. Jason along with Cricket Development Officers, Bob Askey and Alison Grimley, will gladly show clubs the huge benefits to them of the new website on any visit.
The new website is a quality tool, enabling clubs to amongst other things, download coaching courses and advice, Funding and fundraising advice and also gain club development help.
Staffordshire young cricketers are a large part of the website and here you can find fixtures, results , match reports and squads for both boys and girls.
Staffordshire women’s team play a large part also and already the website has match reports from matches played so far including news about a fantastic century from Danielle Wyatt.
Welfare is a big issue for many clubs and a vital part of a clubs strategic plan. On the website you will find comprehensive documents and advice from county welfare officer Tim Bailey enabling clubs to ensure they are protected and child friendly.
Links and assistance from all our partners make this a superb tool for any club in Staffordshire and the SCB will welcome any constructive comment in order to improve the site.
For any enquires regarding www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk please mail Andy Grice andy.grice@ecb.co.uk
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Grant for new Table Tennis Centre in Burton on Trent
Uxbridge Table Tennis is pleased to announce they have been awarded a grant of £350,000 to refurbish and extend the existing sports hall at Robert Sutton Catholic High School. The grant will turn the existing sport halls into one of only a handful of purpose built table tennis facilities in the country.
Upon completion of building works later this year, the club and school will have access to twenty table tennis tables. Local schools and community groups will also have access to the new building. The grant was awarded through the Community Club Development Programme, which is a Government, Exchequer funded programme, managed by Sport England and distributed through the governing bodies of sport.
Steve Town, Regional Director, Sport England in congratulating all concerned said: “With this refurbished and enhanced sports hall on the school site, we will see the potential trebling of the numbers of people able to play table tennis in the area. It is excellent that quality facilities will be available to all players, including disabled players, from both of the clubs using the site and the school. With the new centre recognised as being up to national competition standard this should inspire players to strive to reach their full potential. I congratulate everyone involved in this project – allowing Table Tennis to grow, sustain and excel.”
Pictured outside the existing sports hall at Robert Sutton Catholic High School, Burton on Trent are Terry Gadsby (Uxbridge TTC President), Chris Newton (Uxbridge TTC Chairman) and Andrew Mawdsley (East Staffs PDM)
Chris Newton, Chairman of Uxbridge Table Tennis Club stated, ”after forming a new partnership with the staff and Partnership Development Manager at Robert Sutton, our club has now got the capacity to expand and secure its long term future in a magnificent new centre. We will be sad to be leaving the Uxbridge Community Centre, where our club was founded back in 1985. Sadly the imminent demise of Youth Premises in the area has forced us to look for a new home. Can I pay tribute to the excellent and dedicated work the staff at Robert Sutton, the ETTA, Sport England and my team of volunteers have done in reaching this point.”
Mark Thornewill, Director, Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: "We are delighted to hear of the successful Community Club Development Programme award. The project partners have worked tremendously hard to bring this project to fruition and it really demonstrates how so much more can be achieved by working together rather than individually. All the partners are to be congratulated.
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Top marks for development team
After a two day external Quest assessment, Cannock Council’s Sport, Active Recreation and Community Development Team achieved a score of 79%. This was a 9% increase on our score of two years ago and now puts us in the highly commended category.
Pictured with Quest Award, back row Paul Smith and Deborah Pearce, front row Simon Davies and Greg Allsopp.
The Quest accreditation scheme is backed by Sport England and demonstrates good practice and high standards throughout. This includes overall customer care, working initiatives and a commitment to continued improvement.
For further information contact:
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North Staffordshire Special Schools Sport Association Mini Euro 2008 Tournament
Five special schools from the Sport Association took part in the Mini Euro 2008 football tournament on May 21st 2008 which was organised by Newcastle under Lyme Sports Development at Knutton Recreation Centre.
The tournament was held in order for the young people from Key Stages 2 and 3 to test their football skills and abilities. In total 77 young people took part in the event that was organised by Nicky Robinson, Community Recreation Leader from Newcastle Sports Development Team.
Each school team competed against each other and ensured fair play was maintained throughout the tournament. For a lot of the participants, this was the first time they have taken part in a sporting event on behalf of their school.
The winners of the tournament for Key Stage 2 were Blackfriars School and Key Stage 3 winners were Middlehurst School. The Mayor of Newcastle under Lyme attended the event to award the winners with their medals and certificates.
For further details, please contact Nicky Robinson on 01782 742607.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Sports Council hold annual Sports Person's Awards
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Sports Council held its annual Sports Person’s Awards Evening on May 22nd 2008 to celebrate and highlight the achievements of local sports individuals and clubs within the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The Awards Evening took place at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Civic Offices with local sports persons and families celebrating the achievements of everyone during the past year. The winners were selected from nominations sent in by local sports clubs and schools.
The winners of the individual awards went to the following:
The award for ‘Administrator’ went to Nicky Fielding for her contributions to Crackley Bank primary school netball coaching sessions and other sporting activities.
For further details about Newcastle under Lyme Sports Council, please contact:
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Stafford school triumphs at hockey festival
Hockey was the flavour of the day on Thursday 8th May as 18 teams from local primary schools took part in the annual Stafford Borough Council Festival on what was a beautiful sunny day at Beaconside Sports Centre.
There were two age groups at the competition, school years 3 & 4 and years 5 & 6. The festival is the competitive outlet for the hockey coaching which is offered to schools by the Borough Council Sports Development Team.
After some very closely contested matches in the pool stages of the years 5 & 6 competition, Christ Church Middle School, Stafford Preparatory School, Oakridge Primary School and Burton Manor all made it through to the semi final stages. Stafford Preparatory School eventually came out on top by comfortably beating Oakridge Primary School in the final.
The year 3&4 schools took part in a festival, which involved them playing each other twice throughout the afternoon in a fun and enjoyable environment. Parkside Primary School won the Fair Play award in this festival which was given to them for their hard work, enthusiasm and excellent team work.
‘Some of the teams that came here today are very new to the sport and so it was great to see them enjoying themselves. They were also able to put into practice some of the new skills that they have learned’ says Jenny Moore, Sports Development Officer. ‘The standard of play was very high with some excellent skills and team work on display throughout the day’.
For more information contact: Jenny Moore
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Blackfriars Day Centre get sporty
Closing the Gap and Blackfriars Day Centre formed a partnership back in April 2007. The main part of this partnership involved Closing the Gap delivering an inclusive regular sports session to the clients at the day centre.
A variety of sports were conducted with the clients including golf, hockey, bowls, cricket, skittles, dodge ball and volleyball. After the initial 10 week taster sessions, the clients and staff at the day centre were very keen on making this session sustainable.
Two members of staff and two clients were trained in the Sports Leaders UK level 2 award in Sports Leadership. The trained members of staff and clients are now running the sessions and have even introduced a few new games that the clients enjoy including rounders, hand ball and bench ball.
For further details on the equipment contact either Dave from Closing the Gap on (01782) 235001 or Rob from the Wallace Centre on (01782)233555.
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StreetGames volunteering projects
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StreetGames volunteer projects have been set up in partnership with Closing the Gap, with the aim of recruiting and training young people to deliver sports sessions around Stoke on Trent.
In the north of the city, 9 volunteers have been recruited and trained in partnership with Port Vale Football Club. The scheme began early last year with the first phase of volunteers completing their Community Sports Leadership Award (CSLA) in September 07. These young volunteers then set up two sessions in their local communities, engaging with disadvantaged groups of children, running for 10 weeks. The first session at Swan Bank Methodist Church offered multi-sports to young people from the local youth clubs, giving them the opportunities to try new sports like rugby, athletics and netball. The second session took place at Haywood High School and focused on young people from the Youth Inclusion Project. These young people exhibit challenging behaviour and/or have been excluded from school and enjoyed being able to play sport in a safe, warm environment instead of playing in the street.
Two Port Vale Sports Volunteers have now been granted money from the Premier League to help them set up and sustain sports projects for a period of 45 weeks. One session has already attracted 73 young people in 3 weeks who enjoy cricket and football coaching every Saturday at a local leisure centre. The other session, starting in June is a girl’s only football session offering 8 – 12 year olds the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence along side a female coach.
The second phase of the northern scheme, recruited 12 volunteers, 5 of whom will be setting up multi-sports sessions within the next few weeks. The first session will be held at a primary school in East Valley, aimed at providing diversionary activity for local young people aged 12 – 16. The second session will provide a boy’s group, who offer activities for boys aged 5 – 12 in the Ball Green area of Stoke, with football training for an hour every Wednesday evening.
The second StreetGames volunteering project is focused on the southern wards of Meir and Longton. The first group of 5 volunteers have recently completed their CSLA course in May and are aiming to set up sessions within their local communities in the next few months. A football session is being run as a combined effort by three volunteers at Crescent Play Area, aimed at offering young people in the area opportunities set up to offer girls, who are notoriously difficult to engage with through sport, the opportunity to get involved in their communities and off the streets. A street dance session which has to date 50 registered participants, is currently running in the south by a previous Closing the Gap volunteer. Two other sessions at Anchor Road in Longton and Stansmore Road in Meir are being piloted by Closing the Gap with a view for volunteers to take them on and make them sustainable.
Closing the Gap has also provided StreetGames themed Easter holiday activities for young people in the Meir, Chell and Packmoor areas of the city. The young people enjoyed activities such as basketball, tag rugby, football, street dance, boxing and outdoor pursuits over the two week period. The sessions were accessed by 70 young people from the designated wards.
For more information please contact Richard Shenton, Operations Officer on 01782 238871 or by emailing richard.shenton@tw2.stoke.gov.uk.
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Sport England Update
Sport England relaunches Sportsmatch
Press release 12 May 2008:
SEWM press release re CIF awards amounting to over £1.1m National Lottery awards worth over £1.1m made recently.
Success in awards for national projects – NSF funded Sport England was proud to support the National Sports Foundation (NSF) funded projects which were all nominated for awards at the 2008 Sport Industry Awards. The projects are delivering a range of activities to increase sports participation. The nominees were:
Regionally – Swim Active Wolverhampton was runner up in the inaugural BBC Midlands Power of Sport Award (SEWM sponsored and delivered).
A winning team? The impact of volunteers in sport report. Also access the toolkit material Get your copy of the impact of sport volunteering reportNearly a quarter of all volunteers give their time in sport, but little has been done to assess their impact. This pilot study was undertaken in 2007 - 2008 to help sports clubs assess the impact of their volunteers and develop research instruments for the future. This project took the original generic volunteering impact assessment toolkit and applied it within a sport setting. …… Their press release said: The toolkit
Sport and Schools
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has launched a consultation following the announcement that the Building Schools for the Future programme is to be amended, with each local authority having the chance to fast track four or five schools within their areas and the remaining schools on course to be rebuilt at some point in the future.
The criteria for the prioritised schools include those with the poorest infrastructure and areas which are planning to build wider community facilities, such as provisions for young people. The next authorities to be included in the programme will be announced early next year on the back of this consultation.
Commenting on the consultation, Schools Minister Jim Knight MP said: “Today’s consultation asks important questions on how best to manage the remainder of the programme. The early waves of BSF have already focused on local authority areas with the highest level of need. We now want to target children and schools with the greatest needs, wherever they live, to benefit as soon as possible. Instead of waiting, we want to give them more scope to target
pockets of deprivation and underperforming schools now – by giving the remaining local authorities the chance of early entry as soon as they are ready.”
Opportunities for Sport This announcement means that local authorities will have to identify those schools which they think are most in need of regeneration. The consultation specifically announces that those areas which are planning wider community regeneration, such as provisions for young people, may be considered ahead of other areas. This creates an opportunity for the sporting sector to work with local authorities to ensure that there is increased access to sporting areas and places for young people to play as part of the rebuilding programme.
For further information please see here
Sport and Skills
Changes to the skills landscape
SkillsActive have produced a detailed breakdown of the changes to the ‘skills landscape’ - click here to view.
New consultation on high level skills
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has launched a consultation to build stronger links between businesses and universities. The consultation was launched by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Bill Rammell MP, and seeks views from employers, students, colleges and universities on how to raise the levels in skills of those in work, as well as ensuring that graduates are given the best access to skills which will be of benefit in their future working careers. The consultation aims to identify how businesses, trade unions, employers and employees can work together to encourage a demand for high level skills.
The consultation Higher Education at Work: High Skills: High Value will run from 14 April 2008 to 7 July 2008.
Commenting on the consultation, the Minister said:
"Thirty one per cent of the population are currently qualified to degree level or above. To meet the economic challenge posed by rapidly-developing countries such as China and India, and to retain Britain's position as a key knowledge economy, we have to get more people in the workforce qualified to a higher level, at least 40 per cent by 2020. Our higher education system is already world class but we can do even more to equip graduates and those already in work with the higher level skills demanded by employers. Every university, college and employer should be thinking hard about how it can respond to this important challenge.
For further information please see here.
SkillsActive will be responding to this consultation on behalf of the sporting sector.
SkillsActive receives funding boost
SkillsActive has announced that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is to provide them with £350,000 per annum over the next three years. The funding will be used to help implement the strategy outlined in the Children’s Plan, with a focus on SkillsActive as the Sector Skills council for Playwork.
Commenting on the announcement, the CEO of SkillsActive Stephen Studd said
“This comes at an exciting time for Playwork and the launch of the Children’s Plan. This gives us the opportunity to ensure the unique contribution of play and Playwork can be at the heart of the implementation of the plan.”
For further information please see here.
Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) – consultation – extended News 20 May 2008:
House of Commons & House of Lords – sport questions etc, 25 April – 1 May Fri, 25 April 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Andrew Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to increase the number of young people engaging in sporting activities. [201374]…………………………………………………………
Spellar - Motorsport Development UK (finance) Fri, 25 April 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport pursuant to the answer of 31 March 2008, Official Report, column 540W, on Motorsport Development UK, what estimate was made in 2003 of the amount that would be provided to Motorsport Development UK; and if he will make a statement. [200797] ………………………………….
Thu, 1 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much (a) National Lottery funding and (b) Government funding school sport received in each year since 2003-04 for which figures are available, expressed in 2007-08 prices. [203022] ………………………
MPs debate Sports and Leisure Trusts (VAT) Wed, 30 April 2008 | Debate - Adjournment and General Summary The VAT arrangements placed on sport and leisure trusts were determined by EU regulations, MPs heard today.
Wed, 30 April 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps his Department is taking to achieve the target of increasing private sector funding of sport in 2008-09. [202346] ……………………………………………..
Wed, 30 April 2008 | Campaign Organisation Press Release Summary The chief executive officer of Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL,) Brigid Simmonds has commented on the new phenomena of 'gamercize', which she claimed was the British grown answer to the obesity challenges of the UK today. She explained that gamercize has produced cycle and step machines that plug directly into a PC, Wii, Playstation, or any games console, to combine computer games with physical exercise.
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ODA - survey results reveal positive attitude towards Paralympic Games Thu, 1 May 2008 | Government Body Press Release Summary The Olympic Delivery Authority has reported that according to a recent survey, 93 per cent of the UK public see Paralympic athletes as good role models for young people. 69 per cent of those polled stated that there should be more media coverage of Paralympic sport. ………………………
House of Commons & House of Lords – sport questions etc Hunt - Taking Part Survey Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what changes are planned for the next Taking Part survey; and what the reasons for each change are; [202331] ………………………………………………………..
Hunt - Regional Sports Boards: Finance Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the administrative budget of each regional sports board in England was in each of the last three years. [204151] …………………………………………………………
Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Sir Peter Soulsby: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when (a) he and (b) a Minister in his Department last met the English Lacrosse Association to discuss (i) funding of and (ii) participation in the sport. [203624] ……………………………………………………….
Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Sir Peter Soulsby: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much Sport England spent on supporting the development of lacrosse in each of the last five years. [203623] ……………………………………………
Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Sir Peter Soulsby: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much was allocated to British elite lacrosse players in each of the last five years. [203622] …..
Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Sir Peter Soulsby: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps his Department is taking to encourage more young people to play lacrosse. [203636] …
Hunt - English Sports Council (staff costs) Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the staff costs at each of the Sport England's regional offices were in each of the last three year for which figures are available. [204150] ………………
Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the annual research budget for (a) his Department, (b) Arts Council England, (c) Sport England, (d) the Big Lottery Fund, (e) English Heritage, (f) the Heritage Lottery Fund and (g) the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council was in each of the last three years; and how much he expects each to spend on research in 2008-09. [203089] …………………………………………………….
Hunt - Departmental public participation (DCMS funding) Wed, 7 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proportion of the funding provided to his Department by each of its non-departmental public bodies for (a) his Department's joint research budget and (b) the Taking Part survey comes from (i) their departmental allocation and (ii) National Lottery income. [203096] ……….
Football Foundation to provide big boost to grassroots football following announcement of major financial investment Wed, 7 May 2008 | Campaign Organisation Press Release Summary The Football Foundation has reported that it is set to provide a big boost to grass roots sport as a new three-year investment commitment worth £135 million was announced by its funding partners - the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government.
House of Commons & House of Lords – sport questions etc Coffey - Lacrosse (Financial Support)Mon, 12 May 08 | House of Commons - Oral Question Summary Keeley - Women and Girls' Sport Mon, 12 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
18. Barbara Keeley: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps his Department is taking to increase participation by women and girls in sport and fitness activities. [204467] ……………………………….
Hunt - Sports (Finance) Mon, 12 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what funding his Department has allocated to sports and leisure governing bodies in each of the last three years, broken down by activity. [198697] ……………
Robertson, H - Cricket (Finance) Mon, 12 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer Contents Hugh Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much (a) exchequer and (b) lottery funding was given to the Chance to Shine cricket programme in each of the last three years. [205156] …………..
Robertson, H - Schools (cricket) Mon, 12 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Hugh Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) how many (a) primary and ( b) secondary schools in England play cricket at least once a week in the summer term; [205153] (2) how many maintained schools in England have at least 10 competitive cricket fixtures each summer term; [205154] (3) how much the Youth Sport Trust spent on cricket in schools in each of the last three years; and what those funds were spent on. [205155] ……………..
SkillsActive launch UK Working in Fitness survey Thu, 15 May 2008 | Government Body Press Release Summary Today sees the launch of the fifth UK Working in Fitness survey - the largest annual survey of people working in the health and fitness sector in the UK. This survey gives an insight into how the fitness industry is rewarding those employed in it by examining salary levels, job satisfaction and spending on training and development. ……………….
Non-governmental and other Organisations’ Press Releases
Paralympics GB confirms selection of 36 swimmers for British team for Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Mon, 12 May 2008 | Government Body Press Release Summary Paralympics GB has reported that it has confirmed the selection of 36 swimmers for the British team for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. ………
Sat, 10 May 2008 | Government Body Press Release Summary Paralympics GB has reported that Britain's swimmers celebrated official selection for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games by winning seven gold, four silver and three bronze medals at the Paralympic World Cup, ………………..
Sat, 10 May 2008 | Campaign Organisation Press Release Summary Pentathlon GB has reported that Britain's Heather Fell has won her second Modern Pentathlon World Cup medal of the year when she took bronze in the Czech Republic on May 10th 2008. ……………………………………………..
House of Commons & House of Lords – sport questions etc
Gauke - VAT (Sports) Thu, 15 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Gauke: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on the VAT treatment of sports and leisure trusts; and if he will make a statement. [205745] …………..
Fri, 16 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Hunt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what funding his Department plans to allocate to UK Sport in each of the next three years. [206239] ……….
Fri, 16 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the value of (a) awards and (b) payments made from the New Opportunities Fund for physical education and sport was in each year since it was set up. [205817] ………………………………………………..
Mon, 19 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Andy Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much funding from (a) the National Lottery and (b) his Department was spent on (i) school sport, (ii) the Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy and (iii) community sport excluding money allocated through PESSCL in each year since 1997. [205888]
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Mon, 19 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Andy Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much funding from (a) the national lottery and (b) his Department has been allocated to (i) school sport, (ii) the Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy and (iii) community sport excluding money allocated through PESSCL for each year during the period 2008-09 to 2010-11. [205889] ……………
Mon, 19 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Bone: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for grassroots football; and if he will make a statement. [204636] ………………………………….
Mon, 19 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Mr. Andy Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what mechanisms he has put in place for the delivery of high quality sporting facilities for school and community use through the Building Schools for the Future programme. [205879] ………………………………….
Mon, 19 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Ms Abbott: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what contribution his Department is making towards ensuring the 2012 Olympic Games delivers a lasting educational legacy; and if he will make a statement. [206465] …………………………………………….
Wed, 21 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
John Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for cricket in state schools. [206926] …………………………………………………………
Tue, 20 May 2008 | House of Commons - Written Answer
Kerry McCarthy: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what steps he is taking to improve access to sport in schools for blind and partially-sighted children. [206089] ……………………………………………….
House of Commons & House of Lords – sport questions etc
Clement-Jones - Local Government Leisure Facilities Thu, 22 May 2008 | House of Lords - Written AnswerSummary
Lord Clement-Jones asked Her Majesty's Government:
Local Government White Paper delayed Article from Municipal Journal, 14 May – headline: The local government White Paper faces a delay due to the turmoil of the Government and plans to re-group after the local elections. Strategy plans surrounding the whole direction of the Government have meant the White Paper has had to be reconsidered in light of the political push to get the PM back on track.
Article from Municipal Journal ‘Choose your partner wisely’ – 27 May 2008
The Audit Commission's study on local government strategic service-delivery partnerships, For better or for worse, which was published in January, is a welcome contribution to the learning process for both local government and the business sector. Click here to view the full article.
Culture Media and Sport Committee: European Commission White Paper on Sport (HC 347)
The European Scrutiny Committee referred the European Commission white paper on sport, published on 11 July 2007, to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee for an opinion. The white paper consists of three policy discussions: on the social value of sport; the economic value of sport; and the organisation of sport. Various action points emerge from the discussions and with the white paper these form the 'Action Plan
Pierre de Coubertin' (included as an appendix to this report). There is a lack of competence for sport under existing EU treaties, though not under the Reform or Lisbon treaty.
From SE’s perspective:
PAN-WM –2012 health legacy commissioned review PAN-WM Commissions a review of the evidence base for developing a health and physical activity participation legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games PAN-WM has been working with the East Midlands, South East, East and London regions to develop a review of the evidence base for developing a health and physical activity participation legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games. The contract has been awarded to the SPEAR group at Canterbury Christ Church University who will be undertaking a systematic review of the evidence from a variety of sporting events, franchises, programmes and other sectors to aid the development of the national and regional 2012 health and physical activity legacy plans. The findings from the research will be published in late summer/autumn by PAN-WM and its partners. A synopsis of the review is available to provide details of the questions included in the review and the methodology that will be used to develop recommendations for developing the legacy. If you have any queries about the research please contact Suzanne Gardner at suzanne.gardner@sportengland.org
WM Leadership group for 2012 – newsletter Please view the latest edition.
2012 Calendar
2012 Paralympic potential Pre Games training camps announced 28 May
View all the lists of all potential venues announced on 28 May
Culture Media and Sport Select Committee report – London 2012 Games: the next lap Printed 23 April 2008 There is a section on "community sport", in which the committee express concerns that strategy is not being developed to gain the benefits for sport & physical activity that might be expected, and also that they are not aware of any evidence that this has happened previously.
About Lloyds TSB Local Heroes – 22 young athletes to be supported from WM
For every Olympic medallist, there are thousands of genuine hopefuls struggling, without recognition or funding.
Big Lottery Lift For West Mids Good Causes – press release Issued from BIG 8 May: Communities in Tamworth, North Shropshire and Solihull are among those to benefit from more than £880,000 Lottery good causes cash awarded in the region today through the Big Lottery Fund's Reaching Communities programme. Click here to view.
Giant Play Dough Roll-Out Impacts On Children’s Lives Issued from BIG 6 May: The Big Lottery Fund today announced a multi-million pound investment to improve more children’s lives through play. Some 17 projects across England [LIST PAGE 2] are sharing £5,597,358 in good cause funding to deliver innovative play schemes, purchase high quality equipment and improve access to play in isolated areas. …………………………………………………………..
CCPR European Update
CCPR is pleased to report that its campaign to ensure that new migration legislation does not adversely impact sport has been successful, and would like to thank all those who have supported us in this. The Government has also announced the commencement date of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority and the cost of registering. Many details of this legislation are still to be finalised however and CCPR will continue liaising with relevant partners with regard to this.
CCPR briefing sheet ‘Commission clarifies its position on Home Grown Players’
Please see the briefing from the CCPR re the European Commission’s position on the subject dated 28 May. The London Marathon will be sponsored by Virgin in a £17m deal from 2010 - information 16 May
The London Marathon will be sponsored by Virgin Money, the financial services unit of Virgin Group, from 2010 in a five-year agreement worth 17 million pounds, the event's organisers said.
First held in 1981, the London Marathon has developed into what organisers say is the world's biggest annual fund-raising event. Last year's race generated 46.5 million pounds for charity, bringing the total raised to about 360 million pounds since its inception.
SportsAid 2007 Athlete Survey View the information from this survey.
RNC and GB Blind Football Team in the news A further update from their PR lead Jo Powell – please view.
BHFC conference 19 November - 'Opening Doors to an Active Life: how to engage inactive communities'
Back in January 2008 we consulted with members of the BHFNC database on potential topics for the BHFNC 8th Annual Conference. We would like to thank everyone for their detailed responses and are pleased to announce that the BHFNC 8th Annual Conference will be:
To register your interest, email: bhfnc@equitycommunications.co.uk
BHFNC 8th Annual Conference - call for projects! Note the conference takes place on 19 November at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
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Volunteering England 2008 npower Regional Athletics Competition for Disabled Athletes Great regional sporting event
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Inclusive Football Festival
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Potential Funding Opportunity - Kellogg's Active Living Fund
The fund will give small grants to fund projects and activities that directly lead to people taking part in sustained physical activity. The aim of the fund is to help remove the “barriers” which stop people being active.
Kellogg’s Active Living Fund is very keen to fund activities that enable adults and children to exercise together.
Please contact the Community Foundation small grants team for the Active Living Fund application on 0161 214 0940 or see the website for more information.
Closing the Gap Newsletter
To view Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Spring 2008 Closing the Gap Newsletter click on their logo below. The newsletter contains articles on the StreetGames launch, Sports Leaders UK update, Treehouse Childrens' Centre, Port Vale Volunteer Scheme and Blackfrairs' Presentation night.
Rugeley Rugby Club End of Season Update 2008
Rugeley Rugby Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in Rugeley and in the Cannock Chase area and is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
"Lets Go Outside" on Wednesday 11th June 08
This event focuses on making use of green spaces such as parks, sports fields and canal towpaths to increase levels of physical activity across the region. Green activities include walking, cycling and conservation activities and extends to any activity that takes place in the natural environment.
This event will be of interest to professionals and volunteers working in education, health, leisure and active recreation who have a role to play in planning and delivering physical activity in the outdoors.
For more information and a booking form, click here.
Well-being and your workplace
In 2008 the promotion of Workplace Health and Well-being will become a major Government priority.
How Workplace Health and Well-being can improve your business. Feel better about yourself and feel better at work.
Click here to read more. Click here for a workplace health seminar registration form. Click here for Physical Activity Network West Midlands membership details and form.
Tennis Foundation - Schools Tennis Strategy – online survey From Tom Gibbins , Education Manager, Tennis Foundation
The online surveys, which specifically focus on Secondary Schools Tennis, can be accessed as follows: Secondary Schools Tennis Survey – STAFF Secondary Schools Tennis Survey – PUPIL It would be much appreciated if you could take a few minutes to complete the survey yourself and also forward on to and encourage colleagues (Your Competition Managers, PDMs, Directors of Specialisms, SSCOs, Heads of PE and PE Teachers etc) to complete also. You will note that in addition to the survey for staff to complete, there is also a version for pupils.
The surveys run until Friday 25th July 2008, however, all respondents who complete the Staff Survey before 5pm on Wednesday 18th June will be entered into a prize draw to win one of 3 Prize Packages, as follows: 1. 10 Wimbledon Ground Passes for Thursday 3rd July 2008, for 8 pupils and 2 members of staff. 2. Equipment Pack 3. Equipment Pack
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