Get Berkshire Active - Get Berkshire Active e-news June 2021

Tackling Inequalities Fund

GBA are aiming to help local community sports clubs who are struggling financially as a result of the pandemic.

If your club finds itself in this situation - and if any of your members fall into the 4 audiences mentioned below - please contact us to discuss whether Tackling Inequalities Funding can help with your finances / restarting activity.

We may have funding available to support your club, if you answer yes to 1 (or more) of the following:

•	Does your club have members who come from a deprived area?
•	Do you have members with a learning or physical disability?
•	Do you support people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to take part in your sport?
•	Do any of your members have a health condition?

Full details here. If you would like a conversation with a member of our team about a possible application please reply to info@getberkshireactive.org and we will be in touch in due course.

Employability Programmes Running in Slough and Surrounding Areas

Working with Unemployed or Economically Inactive people?

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Starting in July, Get Berkshire Active will be running employability programmes to help give those that are unemployed, economically inactive and with multiple barriers, the skills, confidence, and motivation to re-engage in the job market. More info about these programmes can be here.

If you work with any individuals who fit the description above, we are open to referrals now. If you would like to chat about our programmes or refer someone, please don't hesitate to contact Ryan.gordon@getberkshireactive.org

Funding

GBA Tackling Inequalities Fund

One of our specific priorities in this round of Tackling Inequalities Funding is to help local community sports clubs who are struggling financially or facing hardship as a result of the pandemic. Learn more about the criteria here.

Kits for Kids funding

The Poundland Foundation is looking to support local sports clubs or organisations looking to support their teams with kit of equipment up to a cost of £750.

Tesco Community Grants

Up to £1,500 of Tesco funding is available to support good causes that focus on supporting children and families, including, breakfast and holiday clubs, activities to support mental health, activities or equipment to reduce social isolation, equipment/kit for sports teams, services or equipment to support health issues such as cancer or dementia and equipment for village/community halls. Apply now.

Sport England have teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop and launch a new Activity Hub. The Active Recovery Hub, which has been funded by the National Lottery, provides schools, local authorities, and families with easy access to free resources that'll help children reach 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

Small Grants Fund 2021/22

Reading Borough Council's £100k Small Grants Fund 2021/22 is available for voluntary and community groups to apply for funding for community-led activities that tackle poverty and support mental well-being.

The Small Grants fund is aimed at activities that increase people's skills, confidence, and independence; help build relationships and self-help. This could be through:

•	Play, sport/ physical activities, music, dance, drama activities
•	Social activities
•	Food growing, cooking
•	Learning or training activities
•	Mentoring/coaching
•	Activities that bring different age groups or cultures together

Individual organisations can apply for up to a £5k grant and 2 or more organisations applying in partnership can apply for up to £10k. The deadline for grant applications is 25th July 2021. For more information and to apply: www.reading.gov.uk/SmallGrantsFund

Clubs in Crisis

Thanks to national charity Made By Sport, the #ClubsInCrisis fund aims to support grassroots sports clubs and organisations in need with grants up to £2021. Now open to clubs in Berkshire for a new round of funding. See https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/ for details and to apply. Deadline 7th July 2021.

Start-up/re-start grants for community groups

Reading Borough Council has also allocated £50k of its CEV (Clinically Extremely Vulnerable) funding from the Government for Start-up/re-start grants to help community group meetings or activities get going again after lockdown to help people regain community connections where they may have already undergone lengthy periods of self-isolation, or who may be required to self-isolate in future and may be at risk of loneliness and social isolation. This includes people who may have been identified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable.

Organisations can apply for up to £1,000 per group being started/restarted (organisations may apply for more than one grant if they propose to run more than one group). The deadline for grant applications is 25th July 2021. For more information and to apply: www.reading.gov.uk/RestartFund

If you have any queries please contact Clare Muir, Policy and Voluntary Sector Manager email: clare.muir@reading.gov.uk / tel: 0118 9372119

Let's Get Active Fund

West Berkshire Council have partnered with Greenham Trust to offer the Let's Get Active Fund 2021/22 (LGAF). The £33,660 pot is available for not-for-profit organisations.

LGAF will prioritise activities that will support those who have been hardest impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example: older people, people with disabilities, people with long-term health conditions, people from diverse ethnic communities, people on lower incomes and children of families on lower incomes, and people experiencing a greater burden of care due to COVID-19.

To find out more about the grant conditions and apply for the fund, please download the documents here or email publichealthandwellbeing@westberks.gov.uk.

Insight

Nuffield Health Healthier Nation Index

First survey by the charity looking at the nation’s physical and mental health

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Nuffield Health's new annual survey of 8,000 Britons aimed to understand people's feelings and what their challenges are to give a picture of physical and mental health after the pandemic. They want the insight gained to be used by the public, the NHS and policymakers to build a healthier nation. Their findings highlight that a huge percentage of people are not doing enough or any physical activity, that mental wellbeing has been impacted by the pandemic and the obesity is an issue for many.

•	16% of the whole population have done no exercise at all in the last year, this rises to 25% of over 55's
•	46% thought they were overweight but 25% of people said they were not actively trying to change this
•	41% felt their mental health was worse than last year
•	24% of Britons don't plan to do any exercise once lockdown is over
•	The main barriers to being more active were lack of motivation (59%) and lack of time due to work (50%)

A lot of people have found it hard to exercise during the pandemic but it is important that we all keep active to benefit our physical and mental health; if you or someone you know needs some help, visit our Get Active page for ideas.

Find out more about the Nuffield Health Healthier Nation Index here.

Inspiring women to be active during midlife and menopause

Last month, Women in Sport unveiled exciting insight into research on menopause and midlife featuring unique photography and video exhibition with Getty Images and an insightful panel discussion. The event went swimmingly and was hosted by the brilliant author and journalist Lorraine Candy.

Even though the launch has ended, conversations surrounding the menopause are far from over. Women in Sport want to ensure that the conversation is continued online and offline so that we can get more women in midlife moving so that they can explore the #Menopossibiities that physical exercise and sport can bring.

Missed the launch? Click here to rewatch or you can listen to our podcast of the event here.

Supporting People with Long-term Health Conditions

Resources

'Active at Home' from Sense

The national charity Sense has released new resources aimed at supporting people with multiple or complex disabilities to be active at home. The Making Sense of Mini-Games resource includes step-by-step instructions and activity cards including games that can be enjoyed with little or no equipment, or in any sized space.

Guidance for clubs to improve access for disabled people

Activity Alliance, working with access expert Jean Hewitt, have put together a guide to support sports clubs to improve access for disabled people. The downloadable resource will take you through the main areas of physical access and signpost you to sources of further information and support.

RESOURCE: Sense Active launch new virtual training with UK Coaching

Sense Active has partnered with UK Coaching, to launch 'Connecting Differently Through Sport', a new online learning classroom to ensure anyone facilitating activities for those with sensory impairments or complex disabilities feel better equipped and more confident. The course is accredited by CIMSPA.

Training Opportunitities

Helping people become more physically active

Free online workshop

Get Berkshire Active are offering a free 'Helping people become more physically active' CPD workshops (1-hour).

These sessions are for people in resident-facing roles (e.g., community navigators, support workers) who would like to learn more about the benefits of being physically active, common barriers and tips, and how to best support others through positive conversations. Plus find out about local opportunities to be more active in your area.

Our next workshop tales place Tuesday 13^th July at 1-2pm. Wokingham charity staff and volunteers (non-physical activity/sport organisations) are invited.

Book your place here.

Boing Virtual Coaching Course

Boing's online coaching course is dedicated to supporting coaches, teachers and volunteers who work with children and young people to make their sessions more active, more inclusive and more fundamental than ever!

This blended course has videos to watch and tasks to complete in your own time and includes a live online session to explore how you can incorporate the power of play into the great work you do.

£12.50pp

Book Boing Virtual Coaching Course – 22 July, 6:00 - 7:15pm

Watch the official video: Boing and GBA!

Who is it for: Anyone that works with children and young people 5 to 12 year olds; sports clubs, community groups, youth groups, teachers, coaches, volunteers, physical activity providers.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

This Youth Mental Health First Aid course (accredited by MHFA England) is for everyone who works, lives with, or supports young people (8-18).

The course is made up of a series of 4 virtual classroom sessions and pre-learning activities.

Session 1: Wednesday 28th July, 5:30-8:30pm
Session 2: Saturday 31st July, 9:00am-12:00pm
Session 3: Tuesday 3rd August, 5:30-8:30pm
Session 4: Saturday 7th August, 9:00am-12:00pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid course - book here

Course Cost:
£85pp.

Club Matters Workshops

Club development series

The time to plan ahead to ensure you meet the needs of your members and club has never been more important in light of the national lockdown restrictions and the unpredictable nature of the pandemic (Covid-19). This fully funded workshop will help you put together a simple yet effective business plan to help you plan a brighter future and take real steps to reach your goals.

Planning for your Future – 14 July, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Who is it for: sports clubs, committee members, club coaches, volunteers, physical activity providers, community groups, sport development.

Coming soon:

Free digital marketing training

Sport England is launching a Digital Marketing Hub - a free training programme to help people and organisations improve how they apply digital marketing tools and techniques to encourage more people to play sport and be active.

The hub will be delivered by CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) and comes as a direct response to findings which highlight a significant digital skills gap within the sector, with research conducted by the Digital Marketing Institute on behalf of Sport England finding that 63% said they don't have a clear plan to attract new audiences through their digital channels.

Register your interest here to hear more.

Free e-learning for Moving Healthcare Professional programme

Public Health England's free e-learning module on physical activity and health familiarises learners with physical activity guidelines, the underpinning evidence base for physical activity's role in preventing and managing a range of common conditions, how to incorporate the guidelines into their daily clinical care and motivational interviewing techniques. The suite also includes a pregnancy and postnatal module developed in partnership with ukactive and the Active Pregnancy Foundation.

Physical Activity Sessions

Mums Zone news

Improving mental health for pregnant and postnatal women

GBA have launched Mums' Zone 2 programme – including the new FREE virtual 'Strength, Stretch and Relax' class for new mums and pregnant women.

Please see the flyer to circulate through your relevant networks to let more mums-to-be and new mothers know about this opportunity. Thank you.

For more information on the intervention please contact cathy.carr@getberkshireactive.org

Ever Active sessions

More sessions now

GBA Ever Active programme expands the list of its sessions, both virtual and face-to-face.

FREE virtual online classes:

Mondays at 10am Chair Yoga with Sami – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/136449158105
Mondays at 11am Gentle Chair exercise with Debbie and Mandy from Mindset Massage – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-uppjwvHdD0UHLA0KM1bGFWFz-cUcYh
Wednesdays at 11am Gentle Chair exercise with Kate – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/136450191195
Thursdays at 11am Gentle Chair exercise with Kate (This class will discontinue in July). Date TBC. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137594156827
Fridays at 11.15am Gentle Chair exercise with Hayley - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/136450532215

If you know anyone who needs help accessing or booking the above online classes please contact our Ever Active Ageing Officer Kate KATE.WIGGINS@GETBERKSHIREACTIVE.ORG

Face to Face Ever Active Community Classes - West Berkshire:

Every Friday St Catherine Church Hall, Wittenham Ave Tilehurst RG31 5LN, Friday 11.30am – 12nnon Gentle Chair Exercise with Juliet. Indoors.

Starting Monday 28^th June 2021 Royal British Legion, 20 Church Way Hungerford RG17 0JU, Monday 11.30am – 12noon Gentle Chair Exercise with Hayley. Indoors.

Face to Face Ever Active Community Classes – Reading:

Starting Thursday 24^th June Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square RG30 3BA, Thursday 2.00pm – 2.30pm Gentle Chair Exercise with Kate. This class is outside on the green area.

Booking is essential for the above classes due to limited spaces so please email Kate kate.wiggins@getberkshireactive.org to secure your place and to request a Registration Form.

Jobs

Administrator/Bookkeeper

Application Deadline: 11:59pm - Fri 23rd July, 2021