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The funding will be used to create weekly 3-hour-long podcasting and digital skills courses for disadvantaged young people aged between 11 and 22 and will run for 36 weeks.

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

This project will deliver 10 weeks of boxing and badminton sessions to 150 young people aged 14-18 located culminating in a celebratory football tournament.

This project will encourage and empower the ambitions of local residents, with a focus on young people, and supporting them into sustained education, training and employment, working within ....more

This project will encourage and empower the ambitions of local residents, with a focus on young people, and supporting them into sustained education, training and employment, working within Birmingham.

The project will provide twice weekly sessions for young people from deprived areas of Birmingham. The aim is to provide a safe space for learning and sport, to increase self-esteem and improve ....more

The project will provide twice weekly sessions for young people from deprived areas of Birmingham. The aim is to provide a safe space for learning and sport, to increase self-esteem and improve physical fitness

To run a summer programme of football tournaments and accompanying workshops on risk-taking behaviours, and how to avoid becoming involved.

After our last consultation, children & young people informed us that they wish to participate in football, BMX/ Biking & boxing type activities. On the other hand, concerns they raised ....more

After our last consultation, children & young people informed us that they wish to participate in football, BMX/ Biking & boxing type activities. On the other hand, concerns they raised included isolation, losing motivation & hope for the future. Therefore, to address these needs & wants, we have put together a sports-themed personal development programme designed to bring out the best in young people by providing them an opportunity to get active in a chosen sport along with mentoring & guidance. Through these activities we will be available to channel their energy, build their self-esteem, confidence and improve their physical & mental health. Team building challenges will be set in each sport’s set up to promote teamwork where young people can make new friends. Using sport as a tool for engagement, bespoke workshops will be delivered in short sessions alongside the sports activity & additional sessions will be delivered separately. In the separate sessions, youth workers/ mentors will work with a group of 12 young people providing support catered around their needs, providing them with the framework to push on and succeed – knowing that help is there for them and that they are no longer at a disadvantage. We envisage our workshops will cover ‘Real Talk’ sessions with role models/ real – life examples of people who have succeeded from the area, discussions around mental health & support available, short/ long-term effects of taking/ selling drugs/crime, causing anti-social behaviour, First Aid training, money management, CV Support, Interview Techniques, bike building, staying safe, covid updates, apprenticeship pathways, career advice on jobs & training opportunities delivered by professionals, supported by trusted youth workers & mentors. This bespoke package of mentoring will help develop key life skills such as teamwork, motivation, communication, self-esteem, behaviour, thought process, mental & physical wellbeing and improve young people’s employability and future prospects. Overall, our programme will cover all 5 of the outcomes as outlined; Developing Life Skills ▪ Building Strong Communities ▪ Improving Mental Health ▪ Developing Employability Skills ▪ Reducing Crime and Anti-social behaviour

The funding will be used to deliver a sports-themed personal development programme for young people. The project aims to engage young people in activities that will improve well being.