Why we made amateur sport a priority
We wanted to give disadvantaged children and young people the opportunity, they may otherwise not have had due to a lack of funds, to enjoy a sport that they love.
The correlation between sport and overall wellbeing is undeniable. A healthier outlook and fitness levels builds a foundation for a positive attitude and a happier future.
Sport can do so much for a child, including:
Provides exercise ∙ Is fun ∙ Encourages friendship ∙ Can develop teamwork skills ∙ Can give a sense of belonging, familiarity and comfort ∙ Encourages fair play ∙ Develops social skills ∙ Improves self-esteem ∙ Has a positive impact on mental health and confidence ∙ Teaches resilience against adversity ∙ Teaches time management ∙ Aids academic performance ∙ Develops physical skills ∙ Reduces the risk of obesity ∙ Improves cardiovascular fitness ∙ Aids growth of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons ∙ Develops coordination and balance ∙ Helps with relaxation ∙ Improves sleep ∙ Teaches how and why to channel emotions and negative feelings positively ∙ Develops patience and understanding ∙ Shows the power of practise
Research shows that:
The Covid pandemic has had a long-term impact on children and young people’s relationship with sport and physical activity.
According to Sport England: “Significant inequalities remain in activity levels with Black (42%) and Asian (43%) children and young people, and those from the least affluent families (45%), still less likely to play sport or be physically active than the average across all ethnicities and affluence groups. Girls (45%) are also less likely to be active than boys (51%)”.
While a Sport Wales report found that: “A 15-percentage point difference exists between the least deprived[…] and most deprived[…] when considering participation in organised sport outside of the curriculum three or more times a week. This disparity has increased since 2018 where a 13-percentage-point difference was observed between the least and most deprived”.
How we help in the area of amateur sport
Transforming People’s Lives continues to help vulnerable children and young people throughout the UK to get into, or continue taking part in, a sport they enjoy. We believe this gives them an outlet to do something positive while helping prevent them from undertaking more unfavourable – even dangerous – activities, such as drinking alcohol or smoking.
We help communities as well as individuals, always with the aim of serving those most in need.
There’s more work to be done
We are always looking for more ways to help more people in need. We reach out to, and are always keen to hear from, smaller charities who help those most in need to get active and/or pursue a sport they love.
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