energize enewsletter 25th november 2015
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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 [email protected] 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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25th November 2015
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Energize launches new crowdfunding opportunity!
Energize has launched a new innovative funding scheme for the benefit of those playing and involved in sport in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. In association with Podium Partners, Energize want to help local young and disabled people to develop their potential and to be able to support clubs looking for new equipment or facilities. Energize offer the opportunity for the local community sports organisations and athletes to promote their campaign on the crowdfunding website, enabling them to raise funds by bringing their project to the attention of the wider public and businesses. Energize are now welcoming applications to register campaigns on the site from local athletes aged up to 25, disabled athletes of any age, or projects looking to help either of these two groups. The site will go live with all campaigns in January when it officially launches to the public. Working with a charity partner allows donations to be eligible for Gift Aid which increases the value of each donation by reclaiming the basic rate of tax on the donation at no extra cost. This could convert every £10 donated to as much as £12.50. Chris Child, Chief Executive of Energize says “It’s a great new initiative and we have already had a really positive response from people who want to register their campaigns on the site. We would like to have a wide variety of campaigns, from a wide range of sports, ready to go live on the site ready for the main public launch in January and would encourage people to apply to register now.” To apply now and for more information email [email protected] or call 07917 236619 / To apply to create a campaign please visit http://energizestw.podiumpartners.org/
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Funding Roadshow Review Over 50 delegates took part in Energize’s Funding Roadshow on Tuesday 17th November, at the Whitehouse Hotel in Telford. Welcome speaker Steve Franks, Managing Director of Water Babies, revealed his tips for success during times of depleted resources; ‘be creative, innovative and enterprising’ and to ‘chase the vision not the investment’.
Eugene Minogue from Sport England presented how to make the case from a strategic point of view, including making best use of insight and information available. Journalist Carl Jones also held a workshop, sharing his years of experience working in the local press (Carl was business editor at the Shropshire Star for 18 years), how to think like a journalist and creating exciting news stories.
Chris Child and Joe Lockley from Energize asked the question; are you funding ready? Driving projects forward requires great skill and commitment – practical tips and frameworks were talked through with delegates. Helen White from Energize spoke about making your case from the bottom-up, particularly how to evidence and share life-changing outcomes which are of particular interest to funders. The Conference closed with an exciting announcement; a new crowd funding platform for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, called Podium Partners. See previous page for further info!
All presentations from the Conference are Available here . Contact [email protected] with any queries. Click here for more info
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Thursday 28th January 2016
University Centre Shrewsbury, 9am – 1pm.
£25pp including all workshops, refreshments and lunch
Energize would like to invite your organisation to hear about working with our local partners to improve the health of your workplace.
What could your business gain by investing in health and wellbeing?
Healthier staff have less sick days - the average number of sick days is 6.60 per year, at an average cost of £90 per day. By supporting the health and wellbeing of employees, studies have shown that staff perform better at work, are more motivated, have increased job satisfaction and are less likely to look for employment elsewhere.
Why should you attend?
• Take away practical examples– what do we know has increased workplace activity and what are the benefits?
• Create a business case for workplace health – Keynote speaker Professor John Buckley is a leading academic in the areas of exercise, sedentary behaviour and cardiovascular health
• Network with organisations who have workplace health offers for your organisation – within the County and beyond
• Take part in activities, including yoga and table tennis, and learn how to replicate them at your workplace
• Learn more about the University Centre Shrewsbury - take a tour of their
facilities Click here to book for this event
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Closing date for Sport England Inspired Facility
bids Readers of this newsletter will know that the closing date for submission for the Sport England Inspired Facility Fund is 5pm on Monday 11th January and that the programme is then being paused by Sport England so that they can make sure any future facilities funding is fully integrated into, and supports, their new strategy and priorities. As the County Sports Partnership for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Energize are able to provide unique insight and support to local applicants. We provide free of charge advice in terms of completing the online application, signposting to both local evidence of need and other complimentary funds where they exist. When we have been consulted early in the process by the relevant project lead and we think it is of high value, if requested we do also provide a letter of support. We are aware that there are a number of local projects preparing to make a submission to this round of the Inspired Facility Fund (as above) and in order that we can manage demand for the above services (and manage Christmas / New Year too) we request that projects contact us by Monday 4th December with their plans. We hope that by doing this we can continue to provide good quality advice and in a timely way to ensure as many local projects are successful as possible. If you would like further assistance in this way please contact [email protected]
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Join in the Big Conversation with Shropshire Council
In a few years’ time, Shropshire Council will have less than one quarter of the money that now funds 150+ council services which means they’ll have to stop delivering some services and they need your help to tell them which are important to you, and what you can do to help and make the remaining resources they have, go further.
Since the early 1970’s Shropshire Council (via the former County Council) has been funding the provision and development of leisure facilities and services to enable communities to play sport and enjoy active recreation across the County. But the funding cuts of recent years and the likely reductions in future mean that these services are unlikely to remain in their current guise.
For example many community leisure facilities are now being handed back to schools to run if they wish and some community facilities are now being run by other community groups. You may think this is a good or a bad thing? Clearly, as much sport / recreation activity is provided by community groups and volunteers, there may be both threats to their ongoing provision and also opportunities to provide more and flourish as well as grow local community activity in future?
Energize are concerned about the cuts and we are actively engaging with Shropshire Council about how we think we can support in future. Now is your chance to join this conversation and say what you think.
Please turn the page for further info.
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Big Conversation continued…
Shropshire Council have launched a Big Conversation – and the first stage is to follow the link and complete the short survey with your thoughts. http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/big-conversation/how-can-i-get-involved/ Read more here where you can also access a link to sign up to this new topic. Follow @shropscouncil #Shropbc email [email protected] Call 0345 678 9077 (weekdays from 9am to 5pm)
Please get involved, your views will be used to tell the council what services will be provided in the years ahead. You can also write to Energize with your views – to either [email protected] or if you would like to contact an individual please find our contact details on the last page of this newsletter.
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Judy Murray serves up a great coaching session!
Female coaches and teachers were invited to attend The Shrewsbury Club on Friday 20th November for a special coaching session delivered by Judy Murray.
The session was put on to coincide with the Aegon GB Pro-Series Womens Tournament. The attendees were put through their paces and shown new ways to engage and coach people to play tennis from a young age.
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Protecting your sports organisation from cyber criminals Following the TalkTalk hack, Alliance Insurance Partner Perkins Slade, blogs about the need to implement effective data security measures to prevent your sports organisation from becoming the latest victim of a cybercrime. Read more
A-Z Resource Library Club Matters aims to provide clubs with the resources you need to run a healthy, successful and vibrant sports club. Browse the resources A-Z to get the support you need. Note: You have to be registered with Club Matter to access the individual items via this page – view what’s available
New film to accompany successful inclusive communications guide The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) unveils a new film, designed to complement the charity’s successful Inclusive Communications Guide. Through a series of animations, viewers can take a whistle-stop tour of useful communication practices and principles. When embedded, the changes will help providers to reach a wider audience in sport and physical activity, including more disabled people. Watch the film
Latest News and Updates
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#GetYourKitOn Campaign The #GetYourKitOn campaign is led by the sports sector and supported by the Sport and Recreation Alliance which has been created to highlight the value of grassroots sport to the nation. It is widely expected that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport will, like many departments, receive cuts of up to 40% to their budget, cuts of this size would have a devastating impact upon the level of investment into grassroots sport. Yet recent polling, commissioned by the Alliance, shows that 79% of people feel the Government should do more to support grassroots sport, and 75% agree that grassroots sport should receive more funding from the Government. So this is why the Alliance, along with sports organisations across the country, is encouraging as many people as possible to #GetYourKitOn and tell George Osborne how much they value grassroots sport. As part of the campaign, supporters are being asked to visit www.GetYourKitOn.team and post a message directly to the Chancellor.
Take the Alliance sports club survey on volunteering and social inclusion The Sport and Recreation Alliance, in conjunction with Sheffield University and universities from nine other European countries, is conducting a survey of sports clubs in the UK as part of a European-wide survey on their role in promoting volunteering and social inclusion.
All information will be treated confidentially, is anonymous, and will only be used for scientific purposes. It will take participants just 15-20 minutes of their time and will help the Alliance continue its work in campaigning for sport. The link to the online survey can be found here.
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Understanding changes in Sports Participation Focus On…Sport is a detailed report using data from the Taking Part Survey. This report focuses on how sports participation changes for an individual over time and some of the factors that influence this. Headline findings: • The overall number of people playing sport is fairly stable but
there can be dramatic changes to the amount and type of sport individuals take part in. People don't have a single sporting habit and like any consumer, their needs change over time.
• Some activities are better than others at retaining people who take part.
• Life events can influence the amount of sport played by adults. The scale and nature of these changes differs by life event. Children starting school, starting a new relationship and separation from a partner are most associated with people playing more sport. In contrast, moving house and children leaving home have a negative impact.
• The vast majority of adults who have recently taken up sport are not completely new to sport: they bring some kind of sporting experience or knowledge. Read more
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UK Deaf Sport launches new quality kite mark UK Deaf Sport, the recognised strategic lead for deaf sport across the UK, has launched DEAFinitely Inclusive. A new accreditation scheme and quality kite mark for sports clubs and leisure facilities to improve the provision of deaf sport across the country. DEAFinitely Inclusive aims to increase the number of deaf people playing, coaching and volunteering in sport by working directly with local providers. The new scheme is open to sports clubs and leisure facilities, and will support them to be more deaf inclusive in their delivery of sporting opportunities. www.deafinitelyinclusive.co.uk
Blog – QuidditchUK QuidditchUK have become the latest national governing body to become a member of the Sport & Recreation Alliance. They caught up with QuidditchUK President, Melanie Piper, to find out more. How would you describe the game of quidditch to the uninitiated? I’d describe quidditch as a mixed gender full-contact and fully inclusive sport. A mixture of rugby, dodgeball and handball, the sport also offers a real inclusivity to people no matter what their age, gender, fitness level or sporting background and an incredibly welcoming community. How popular has it become and what is the competition structure like? Quidditch was created in the US in 2005, and came over to the UK in 2011. From just a couple of teams, the sport has exploded, with over 32 teams in the country, as well as smaller interest in schools. If people want to get involved, the best place to go is our website www.quidditchuk.org. You will be able to find your nearest team and also all our upcoming events. Click here to read more
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Theme for Bike Week 2016 will be ‘Cycling to Work’ National Bike Week will be staged June 11-19th. The theme will be “Cycling to Work”, which will also include trips to school, college, and to stations. Industry organisation the Bicycle Association will fund national indemnity insurance for all registered cycling events associated with Bike Week, as it has done in previous years. The “week” will be kicked off at a breakfast reception for members of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group at the Netherlands Embassy in London. Source of information
Physical inactivity and diabetes As physical activity decreases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing. Diabetes is diagnosed in 60 million people in the Region, and it is estimated that 50% of cases of diabetes have not yet been diagnosed. The prevalence is increasing all over the world, and WHO projects that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death by 2030. Risk factors for diabetes Risk factors for diabetes include overweight or obesity, an unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, which account for about 80% of the increase in prevalence of diabetes. View the details
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Tesco Local Community Scheme launched The money raised from the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in the UK will be used to pay for a large number of local projects to improve green spaces in communities right across the UK. Projects that will get the green light as a result of the funding will include building new pocket parks, sports facilities, woodland walks and community gardens. The first funding round of the programme opens for applications across England, Wales and Scotland on 19 October 2015 and will close on 27 November 2015 at 12 noon. Tesco customers will vote over two weekends in their store for their favourite shortlisted local project. Grants will then be awarded as follows: 1st place in Tesco customer vote: £12,000 grant 2nd place in Tesco customer vote: £10,000 grant 3rd place in Tesco customer vote: £8,000 grant What the grants can fund It will fund capital projects that provide community benefit and have free and open access to all members of the community for a minimum of six days a week, during daylight hours. The grants programme will be open to organisations such as: voluntary/community organisations, registered charities, health bodies, Parish/Town councils, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies, community councils, local authorities and housing organisations. Other not-for-profit organisations might also be eligible.
http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme/Pages/large-grants-tes
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Screwfix Foundation The Foundation raises funds throughout the year to support causes that will change people's lives. They donate funding to help all sorts of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness or disability. They review all applications. Of particular relevance are the following: · Will the funds help people in need (by reason of financial hardship) · Does the project relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or
construction of homes, community facilities and other buildings? · Will the project be environmentally friendly? Who for: Registered charities Grant amount: Not specified Deadline: Applications can be submitted at anytime. Applications are reviewed in January, April and July. Application process: Online application. Please send completed forms via email to [email protected] For more information: The Screwfix Foundation, Trade House, Mead Avenue, Yeovil, BA22 8RT www.screwfix.com/jsp/landing.jsp?id=ScrewfixFoundation
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A slice of the Big Apple coming to a neighbourhood near you Some of England’s most unloved spaces will be transformed into Manhattan-style 'pocket parks' under plans unveiled today. Community groups supported by local authorities will be invited to apply for a slice of £1.5million funding, which could see up to 100 under-used sites turned into small parks for people to enjoy right in the middle of some of the country’s biggest towns and cities. Pocket parks were first created in New York in the 1960s as people increasingly looked for green spaces among the towering skyscrapers. The most famous example is the award-winning Paley Park in Manhattan, which includes a 20-foot high waterfall and an overhead canopy formed by locust trees. Proposals could include creating wildlife habitats, transforming run-down gardens or simply creating green oases in bustling neighbourhoods. Pocket parks are defined for this programme as a piece of land of up to 0.4 hectares, although many are around 0.02 hectares – the size of a tennis court. See the pockets parks application form and prospectus. Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected] by 5pm on 10 December 2015.
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The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation supports work that addresses rural and urban deprivation. The Foundation favours projects in the following categories: • Community support; • Arts, education and heritage; • Disability and health care. There are three types of grants available: 1) Fast-track up to £5,000; 2) Small up to £9,999. Both these grants can be used for running costs (including salaries), project costs or capital. They are for one year only and are available to organisations with income below £500,000; 3) Large grants up to £30,000 for capital costs. Applications can be made at any time with decisions on fast-track grants made within 8 weeks. Rural issues - ‘Rural’ in this context means cities, towns, villages and areas with 10,000 or less inhabitants which are classified in the latest government Indices of Multiple Deprivation as being in the most deprived 50%. They are interested in projects providing transport for the elderly, disabled or disadvantaged; contact networks for the young disabled; projects which encourage a sense of community such as community centres and village halls Urban deprivation – projects working with residents of urban areas (i.e. more than 10,000 inhabitants) which are classified in the latest government Indices of Multiple Deprivation as being in the most deprived 20%. They are interested in, youth clubs; training schemes to help people out of unemployment; drop in centres for the homeless.
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The Royal British Legion The Royal British Legion External Grants Programme is open to applications from organisations running, or planning, charitable activities in support of the Armed Forces community. Grants of up to £50,000 are available and priority will be given to projects that support: · Employment and training · Family support; homelessness and outreach · Supporting the elderly. The first stage in the application process is to submit and Expression of Interest (EOI) and if successful at this stage applicants will be invited to submit a full application. The next stage one deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is 26th February 2016. http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/external-grants/
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Reminder – Register for Big Lottery webinars Please find a list of the November webinars below: Awards for All Thursday November 26 November 2015 3.00pm – 4.00pm Outcomes – for applicants thinking of applying to the Reaching Communities programme: Tuesday 24 November 2015 2.00pm – 3.00pm Click here for more
AAA applications for 2016 grants now open The AAAs charity 'Athletics for the Young' is seeking applications from athletes under the age of 23 - who are in full time education or equivalent and not receiving other funding - to apply for assistance. Athletes should be eligible to compete for England. Entries close 13th February 2016 and the AAA expect to advise awards by the end of April. View the full details
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Changes to Gift Aid HMRC has recently published new model gift aid declarations for single and multiple donations. Charities will need to update the declarations they use to reflect the new requirement and ensure that declarations they receive continue to be valid. While the new model declarations and requirements are effective immediately, HMRC will continue to accept declarations using the old model until 5 April 2016, giving time for charities to update the declarations they use and run down any stocks of printed materials they may have. Charities should start planning now to update their online and printed statements, fundraising scripts and letters for oral declarations, and use up existing printed stock. Click here for further info
Tips for making a compelling crowdfunding video Crowdfunding videos are a great way of telling your story loud and clear. A compelling video will let people know want you want to achieve and inspiring them to pledge support. Successful crowdfunders share their tips for creating a great video
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National
Governing Body
of Sport (NGB)
Updates
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Do you know a real rugby hero? Do you know someone who has played a crucial role in volunteering their time and efforts to help deliver rugby in a school? If the answer is yes, then now is your chance to nominate your hero and award them with the recognition that they deserve. If you know someone who has made a difference at your school, fill in the form on www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/education/schools/real-rugby-heroes describing how and why you believe they should be a Real Rugby Hero. The closing date for nominations is 31 December 2015.
NatWest CricketForce 2016 NatWest CricketForce is a nationwide initiative aimed at cricket clubs. The programme is designed to bring clubs and their local community closer together, and ensure they’re ready for the new season. In previous years, club projects have ranged from simple paint jobs, sight screen scrubbing, and renewed boundary fencing, to brand new changing rooms, function rooms, and even a new pavilion. NatWest CricketForce 2016 will take place on 1-3 April. In 2016, the ECB will focus on supporting clubs to engage those members who don’t usually get involved, and help clubs reach out to their local communities. We encourage clubs to be bold and approach new people and businesses in their local area for support. Whether that is in the form of equipment, materials, expertise or simply volunteer hours, every bit of support will help. This is your opportunity to help your club attract new members, get ready for the upcoming season and engage the local community to ensure a sustainable future. Click here for further info
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Working in Fitness Survey 2015 The Exercise Movement and Dance Partnership is looking for fitness industry professionals opinions. They would like to support professionals' to get the nation moving and need to know more about what they do and what matters in professional life. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes. For completing the survey you will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win some great prizes. The Working in Fitness survey will be open until 11 December 2015. Access the survey
Club Membership Insights 2015 is now live The Club Membership Insights 2015- England document has been produced in order to share the latest information and where relevant, their interpretation of what it means for your club, following the third annual Club Membership Census. Information was collected from clubs in England from June to October 2015, and resulted in a response rate of 85%.
Further CASC updates and guidance - The new social membership condition and its impact As many clubs are aware the potential impact of the new participation criterion is possibly the most difficult aspect of the new scheme for our sport. The new condition means that clubs must have at least 50% of their membership ‘participating’ on the requisite number of days per year. Those members who do not participate for the requisite number of days a year are classed as social members. A club with more than 50% social membership will be in breach of the scheme. View the full update from the RYA
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Coach Education
Shropshire Council are currently working on their 2016 Coach Education calendar. Please contact them if you have any specific workshops that you would like them to consider running.
[email protected] or call us on 01743 255071
Coach education
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Free management and leadership training from
Roots HR CIC It's Social Enterprise Day and Roots HR are launching their 2016 free training calendar for social sector organisations funded through Roots HR’s trading surpluses.
They are now open to receive applications for:
FREE half day Essential HR, Recruitment and Selection and Equality and Diversity training courses in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Nottingham for up to 16 delegates per session.
For more information on the courses, dates, venues and T&C's please click here. To book a place on a course, simply click here, complete the application form and email to [email protected]
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You will have the opportunity to work as a PE and School Sport (PESS) Assistant within a school. A PESS assistant supports the delivery of PE in the classroom & school sport as part of extracurricular clubs and school teams.
Closing date: 04 Dec 2015
Weekly wage - £99.00 (Amount varies depending on age)
Working week - 30 hours per week
Apprenticeship duration - 60 weeks
Possible start date - 04 Jan 2016
Apprenticeship level - Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Reference number - VAC000742441
Positions -1 available
Click here for further info
School Sport Apprentice
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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!
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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 ELLIOT POTTINGER: Coaching and Volunteering Manager HELEN WHITE: Business Development Officer JESSICA LIGHTWOOD: Shropshire Inclusion Officer [email protected] Central telephone: 01743 297 191