Aim

Expand existing services to a new area

Our Story

I know first-hand how challenging it is for some families to engage in a regular physical activity. There are many reasons why this turn to be the norm rather than the exception for most struggling families, but this ought not to be the situation, especially for many young and older people from ethnic minority backgrounds and this has been worsened by many factors including the high cost of living. 

For almost five years we have provided activities that has built community resilience, opportunities and support for countless number of people with various degree of emotional, mental and financial challenges. As a direct result of our work, many people have regained their self-worth and taken control of their mental wellbeing. 

Even though we have and continue to make a positive impact in the lives of many people we are also aware of the enormous task before us as we strive to create a much better community cohesion, tolerance and support the vulnerable, lone parents, older adults and individuals.

The rising cost of living is posing a serious challenge for most people especially families with children and the vulnerable who are afraid of not being able to afford the basic necessities of life. Provide sufficient support for their children's education and development through physical activities. 

A place where the older people meet and share, connect and enjoy a simple physical activity to help with mobility and mental well-being. 

Our aim is to expand these services to other areas in our county. Give people the tools and skills to overcome emotional, psychological and financial difficulties.  Provide physical activities including cycling, and tennis to build resilience and equip people to stay active mentally, physically and emotionally and overcome some of the health problems associated with inactivity (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, depression and anxiety). 

• To empower young people and give them opportunities to become the best version of themselves while ensuring that their basic needs are met.
• To create avenues that will ensure that families with disabled children get the best experience and connect with others.
• With the rising cost of living the tendency to stay inactivity and worry about utility bills has never been that high on the minds of many people. 

The project also provides opportunity for young kids and children between 2-5 years in nursery to play and learn with various musical instruments and hopefully grow up with a love for music. Another way of getting these children active.

Benefits

Getting people out and about and being physically active while addressing some of these deep-seated concerns will help deal will issues like depression and anxiety. It will also create a healthy mind and body. Protect young people from falling into bad company and stay out of trouble and help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Provide opportunity for intergenerational co-exitance and equip children and young people on the borderline with the required tools and skills that will improve their interest in the arts and music and help them achieve their fullest potential.

Provide support for struggling families with children, older adults and the vulnerable to stay warm throughout the winter and eat well.

What the money will be used for.

• Expansion of existing services
• Purchase and replace broken equipment.
• Hire equipment
• Transportation 
• Provide staff and volunteer training.
• Administration cost 
•  Food and drinks.
• Rent
• Insurance

This project successfully funded on 23rd December 2022