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Path to ParisJust one month to go!To mark this year’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Get Set (the Official youth engagement programme from Team GB and Paralympics GB) is on a mission to get children aged 5-11 and their families more active with their new virtual challenge - Path to Paris. Schools, community groups or families can set up teams for children to take part - and everyone can join in with the fun alongside them, completely FREE! 🤸 For more information and to sign up click here.#PathToParis #Paris2024 #Olympics #Paralympics
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Pedal for Paris is an eight-day bike ride from Manchester to Paris in July 2024, to promote green action and innovation ahead of the Olympic Games in the French capital.
It's being led by Sport England chair Chris Boardman and aims to galvanise the sport and physical activity sector to step up its work in tackling climate change.
To coincide with the ride, every club and community group in England is invited to sign the Going for Green Pledge to become more sustainable. Add your organisation's name to the pledge here.
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Skills360 Supporting the SectorLast month, the Sport Birmingham team hosted a Skills360 community event at Austin Court in Birmingham. Local community organisations were invited to find out more about the platform and the ways in which the team can help them achieve their ambitions. The event was also an opportunity for local community groups to network, share knowledge and develop collaborative working opportunities.For more information and the full article click hereFor more information about Skills360 click here |
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School Games 3x3 Basketball
Earlier this month Sport Birmingham, Birmingham School Games and City of Birmingham Rockets collaborated to deliver a hugely successful 3x3 Basketball Event. The event held at Nechells Wellbeing Centre was an opportunity for schools to come together and compete in this increasingly popular form of basketball.
Pupils from 16 secondary schools across Birmingham displayed impressive basketball skills, with the event featuring fast paced, action packed matches. For more information about 3x3, check out this Basketball England article here. You can also find details of the JD Ball Out 3x3 National Tour here. |
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Funding and Training Update
Support for Physical Activity Projects for People with Parkinson's
Parkinson's UK are offering grants to help people with Parkinson's to get and stay active. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support physical activity projects for people with Parkinson's all over the UK. For more information and to apply click here.Barclays Community Football Fund
You can apply for an access grant of £1000 to support delivery of your football activities to engage with young people from underrepresented groups. The next funding round for applicants opens on Monday 15th July. For more information and to apply click here.The Peter Harrison Foundation
Grants are offered for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enables people across the UK who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. For more information, application criteria and to apply click here.The Field Family Charitable Trust
Grants are given to registered local charities operating in the West Midlands and London within the boundaries of the M25. Grants range from £1,000 to £5,000 according to the need and the project. Multi-year funding is also considered. The Trustees’ interests lie with projects related to vulnerable young people between the ages of 13-25 and the elderly. The Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications for funding, in April and October. For more information, application criteria and to apply click here.Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Webinar
Mind are delivering a series webinars to support organisations and professionals within sport, physical activity and mental health. Click here for more information about their webinar 'Taking a Jigsaw Approach to Mental Health in Physical Activity'.Making the Most of Major Sports Events
This summer is set to be action packed with exciting major sports events that you can make the most of! #Buddle can help your community organisation use these events to raise your profile, fundraise or attract new people - check out their guidance here. |
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We're Recruiting!📣
Sport Birmingham are looking for a Development Manager (Sport Welfare). This newly created sport welfare and safeguarding function will play a crucial role in our organisation. Our ambition is to ensure that every participant engaging or interested in engaging in sport and physical activity has a safe and welcoming environment available to them. For more information and to apply click here. |
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Free Fitness!Nuffield Health instructors are offering free fitness classes for girls ages 11-16 in your community. For more information click here. |
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Sport Birmingham,
11th Floor, Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Road,
Birmingham, B16 8QG Registered charity number: 1155171 |
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