Circus and support in East Sussex
Here we look at how an Eastbourne circus club recognised the struggles young people were facing and how they adapted their offering to help.
13 March 2023
Evaluating the success of the Stronger for Life project
Active Sussex invested £50,000 of funding into community-based strength and balance activity for those at risk of falling but have not yet fallen or been referred to falls prevention interventions.
This also included activity suitable for those who have been through commissioned falls prevention and in need of a pathway back into community-based activity.
16 January 2023
Working with Sustrans to fund Primary School bike clubs
Using funding from Active Sussex, Sustrans decided to target children in KS2 (aged 7-11), especially those who were inactive or hadn’t learnt to ride a bike yet and don’t have access to a bike at home.
Read More08 April 2022
Growing girls’ confidence through cycling
Varndean Girls' Bike Club was set up in April 2021 with the aim of creating a supportive and fun environment for girls to ride bikes. A judgement-free space for them to build confidence on the bike, learn new skills, meet new friends and explore new places by bike.
Read More08 April 2022
The Opening School Facilities Fund impact in Sussex
The Opening School Facilities Fund was provided by the Department for Education via Sport England to help children and young people to return to physical activity as Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in Summer 2021. This shares insight into the impact this funding had across Sussex.
Read More04 March 2022
Boxing to improve confidence – Box HIIT Gym
Box HIIT Gym used funding from Active Sussex to form a project boxing for teens aged 14-19, aiming to get them active and support mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Read More02 December 2021
Going beyond 12-week exercise referrals – Active Worthing
Active Worthing Wellbeing Centre support people with long-term conditions to become, and stay active.
Read More02 December 2021
Building a ‘person like me’ workforce – Running Space
Running Space have recruited run leaders from the participants who attend their 'Running to beat suicide' sessions
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02 December 2021