Nationally, there has never been a clearer message about the benefits of being physically active.

Sport England and the National Lottery have tasked us with helping the local sport and physical activity sector to both survive and thrive, during and after this challenging time.

Whilst we are always here to listen to any local groups, Sport England has found that four groups of our population are being affected most by Covid-19 and the isolation periods. They know that the impact on finances, the greater risk to health, the increased likelihood of working in health and social care settings, and the fear of returning to everyday life, all increase the challenges for local people to lead an active lifestyle.

  

Therefore for this fund, working in partnership with Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council, we are wishing to hear from local activity providers and organisations who need assistance to keep activating or reaching out to these groups this year.

1. Lower income communities

2. Ethnically diverse communities

3. Disabled people

4. People living with long term health conditions 

Sport England funding is intended for community and voluntary organisations. If you are interested in understanding how you can become a suitable community organisation, or have a group in the community that are one of the 4 priority groups that needs supporting and would welcome connecting with local partners, please get in touch.

To find out more, please contact us at [email protected] 

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And so far we have been able to help many different local groups and organisations across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. 

A few of the projects so far...

Donnington Community Club 

Telford Amateur Boxing Club

South Shropshire Gymnastics Club 

Bridgnorth Boxing Club 

Telford Baseball Club

Bowring Runners