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Building a brighter future with ‘Sea for Yourself’ ✨ This transformative programme isn’t just about reconnecting with the ocean - it’s about creating opportunities for graduates to stay, live, and work in Plymouth. Professor Paul Feildsend-Danks, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive at Arts University Plymouth, details how by fostering meaningful careers and driving new enterprise, ‘Sea for Yourself’ can deliver lasting economic benefits for the city and the region, building a vibrant, innovative community. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ehMwGY8n #SeaForYourself #PlymouthCulture #PSNMP Sea for Yourself is led by Plymouth Culture in partnership with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Plymouth City Council, and local cultural organisations including The Box, Plymouth, Real Ideas, Arts University Plymouth, University of Plymouth, and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Made possible with funding from Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

🦸🏼♂️ COMMUNITY HERO! I can’t even begin to describe the incredible work that this guy does for his community. It comes as no surprise that Jon Radford is a finalist for the ‘Community Focus’ category at the BFA awards, as he makes such an incredible impact across his local area. Jon came on board with the FFF with a mission to make football fun for the city of Exeter and to give back to his local community. His emotional ties to where he lives has resulted in a community-led approach which has inadvertently supersized his business. It’s so true that when you give more than you receive, you tend to win. Jon and his wife Becky give their community so much value through community-based initiative and here’s a few examples: 👉🏻 Decreasing anti-social behaviour through free football sessions in a local park. 👉🏻 Organising for participants to be mascots at Exeter City football matches. 👉🏻 Sponsoring Exeter City women’s team. 👉🏻 Growing female participation by running girls only sessions. 👉🏻 Delivering HAF funded activities and hot meals for children eligible free school meals, in the school holidays. I could go on and list loads more, but there’s a character limit! Jon’s values and love for his community has driven his business success. This isn’t a business development strategy though, it’s pure passion for giving children and families opportunities. Congratulations and well done Jon! #CommunityFocus #Finalist #BFAHSBCUKAwards2024 #CommunityBusiness

A word from Kelvin... "As we're sure you’re aware, the tough economic climate and rising costs are hitting us all here in New Zealand. Unfortunately, these tough times have had a big impact on us as a local charity. Despite having worked very hard over the last 13 years to develop a strong and diversified set of funding streams, we are still feeling the crunch. We have seen rising costs across the board, coupled with drops in funding across our funding streams (from reduced fundraising event tallies to reductions in availability of charitable grants, for example). We have just finished working through a consultation and restructuring process, and have reluctantly been forced to make some cuts to staffing and programme delivery for now 😢 What does this mean? 🔶Kiwi Can will continue at every current school with all the same children as now, just on a fortnightly basis, instead of weekly – but as action-packed and impactful as ever! 🔶Unfortunately, we are not able to continue to run the Stars Teina programme for the Year 7 and 8s for the foreseeable future. 🔶Our Stars and Career Navigator programmes for college students will continue as before. 🔶Due to a recent cease in funding for Toroa Career Navigator specifically, no further courses will be able to be delivered here in Marlborough. For clarity, our programme commitments to current and past programme participants remain, but sadly no new courses are now possible. We acknowledge our colleagues and friends who have lost their jobs and income, which saddens us deeply. This is obviously a super challenging time for us here at Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and for our staff team and we really appreciate your understanding. It's important to stress that as much as possible we're adapting rather than implementing wholesale reductions in service delivery. And so, despite the cuts, our decisions will not greatly reduce the number of young people impacted – with nearly 4,500 students still expected to benefit from the Foundation’s work in 2025. We’re 100% committed to continuing to meet the ongoing needs of our tamariki and rangatahi here in Marlborough - and to building back up when better times allow. In the meanwhile, we turn to the whakataukī (proverb) which reminds us to ‘kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui’ (be strong, be brave, be steadfast) 💚 And If you’re in a position to contribute to our ongoing local work supporting thousands of students, please visit https://lnkd.in/gPfdNZBN ✨ https://lnkd.in/gdh5d8HH

Yesterday I was privileged to spend a day in Middlesbrough and South Tees with Isac Mitchell and colleagues from You've Got This, one of Sport England's deepening places. Being relatively new to Sport England's work in Place, it was great to actually chat to partners and organisations working in the communities we invest in and understand what place based systemic work looks like in practice within South Tees. As I drove home, my head was spinning. Reflecting on the day and the conversations I'd heard, two things really stood out to me: 1. If we want to tackle inequalities at their root, the work which we do in communities and our local and national policy must account for the multiple ways inequalities manifest in people’s everyday lives - recognising the role which intersectionality plays, is key, in not only understanding inequalities in physical activity, but also wider inequalities, and creating solutions to overcome them. 2. There are passionate people right across our communities who are desperate for change and we need to ensure that 'we' build the capability and capacity, and the means by which communities, and those with lived experience can advocate for, influence and be involved in policy and decision making relating to their own spaces, places and communities. Despite my head spinning from the sheer complexity of working with complex challenges associated not only with physical activity, but also poverty, ill-health, education etc. which are manifesting in a Place, I'm really excited to continue to be involved in the wider Place work moving forwards. You can check out some of the resources which have been developed by our National Evaluation and Learning Partner (NELP) for evaluating complexity, here: https://lnkd.in/e28DrmyW

👇 You should take 5 minutes and listen to this: Young changemakers are influencing and making positive change in sport. Listen to the fearless story told by Rosheen and Eleeza, Wales' first Hijabi Football Referees. 🎥 Check it out here or in the clip below: https://lnkd.in/eGFSmCFV Storytelling is an incredible tool to make change. Do you have a story of your own to share? We'd love to hear how sport has shaped your journey or your community. #socialinnovation #sportforchangemaking

Funding Opportunity 🛎️ For sport in school A total of 30 grants of up to $10,000 are available for schools across the country to fund programs and projects that enable more students to access sport and support students to stay in sport by promoting inclusion and creating safe and positive sporting experiences.  Calgary Board of Education Calgary Catholic School District Conseil scolaire FrancoSud https://lnkd.in/gQzv6hnV

There's an irony to this post. As Scotland gets battered by Storm Eowyn, hundreds of Burns Suppers have been cancelled today - including my poor mothers - but it doesn't take away from my basic point. Why, in this toughest of months of the year don't the multiple supermarkets carve out a dedicated Scottish aisle in the run up to Rabbie Burns night? A quick search of websites shows an online nod to the event, but surely the opportunity is in-store? With consumer trends highlighting the rise of the 'moment' and demand for increased experience, it seems like a no brainer. Even a few years ago, we highlighted this shift alongside our research partner, Market Measures. Bringing these products together in a celebration that is tangible, driving customers to a new offer, a new event - and one that fits well with January being a tight month (haggis is probably the most cost effective main meal you'll buy). With physical stores struggling to justify their existence and competition among supermarkets at all time high, what better way to build an emotional connection than through in-store experiences, celebrating actual events. In McKinsey & Company's report 'Fueling moments through moments of customer delight' it talks about "the drivers of delight," how memorable moments generate loyalty, allowing brands to cross-sell. Connections happen in real spaces. Burns Night is only one of those moments that could be celebrated, but it is the best. Which is why within the next seven days I'll have held three Burns suppers including our Uniform Group one on Thursday. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thanks to Mike Walsh for encouraging me to air my thoughts on this! And a nod to David Beattie who's constantly working on new ways of activating food and especially drinks brands including the launch of Fusion beer (part 2 is next month) - the aim is to give bars and pubs a shot in the arm during a slower period in the year. And finally, enjoy the film below 😊 . Continuous, Euan Gordon, John Gurd, Kim Mason, Phil Hayton Ankit Bisht, Sangeeth Ram, McKinsey & Company Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi UK, Morrisons, Tesco, LIDL U.K. GMBH, Waitrose & Partners, THE DEAD CRAFTY BEER COMPANY LIMITED, Stefan Melbourne, Track Brewing Company Interested to get your views VisitScotland, Scottish Grocers' Federation, Scottish Alliance for Food - SCAF, Macsween of Edinburgh, The Innis & Gunn Brewing Company Ltd, Belhaven Brewery, Edrington, Edrington UK, Diageo, The Glenmorangie Company, BELLS FOOD GROUP LIMITED, Simon Howie, Graham's The Family Dairy Baxters Food Group, Thomas Tunnock Ltd, Border Biscuits Ltd, Nairn's Oatcakes https://lnkd.in/eWmzPPBP #burns #burnsnight #foodanddrink #scotland #supermarkets #haggis #whisky #maltwhisky

Important reading today ⬇️ This research shows that improved health from participation in sport and physical activity relieves pressure on the NHS through £10.5 billion a year in health and social care savings. #SocialValueReport24 #ActivePartnerships #UnitingTheMovement

Bollyfit Active CIC offers significant social value by promoting physical and mental well-being within South Asian and broader communities through culturally tailored fitness programs. By engaging individuals in regular physical activity, particularly those who may feel excluded from traditional fitness spaces, Bollyfit helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and obesity, which are prevalent in these communities. This proactive approach to health fosters long-term behavioral changes, leading to reduced demand for NHS services such as GP visits, medication, and hospitalizations, ultimately creating substantial healthcare cost savings for the system. Additionally, the mental health benefits associated with group exercise and social inclusion further alleviate the strain on NHS mental health services. Take a look at our Social Value Impact Report 2023 https://lnkd.in/eyWA_Q6c #CommunityWellbeing #BollyfitActive #NHSavings #CulturalFitness #HealthierTogether #ActiveLifestyle #MentalHealthMatters #PreventativeHealth #InclusiveFitness #EmpoweringCommunities

Exciting insights from Sport England’s latest research! Our goal is to make it easier for organizations to administer their sports, engage their communities, and ultimately inspire more people to lead active, healthy lives. Here's how we’re tackling the global decline in physical activity: https://lnkd.in/gEgeXSRb