A sports programme dedicated to serving the needs of young people in the Borough has been selected to receive a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery.
Sporting Aid is a non-profit organisation and Community Interest Company that promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Their goal is to improve access to sports programmes for disadvantaged groups within the community in Bedford.
They primarily work with underserved and disadvantaged groups in the community, such as low-income families, people with disabilities, and at-risk youth.
The £10,000 National Lottery Community Grants funding will enable the organisation to run FIT & FED programmes, providing nutrition education and sporting opportunities.
The FIT & FED programme begins on 14 January at Kempston Youth Club and runs until 28 April. The project is open is open to young people aged 8 to 14 who have access to free school meals.
There are limited places, but you can find out more here.
“The FIT & FED programmes provides opportunities for young people from diverse background to come together, breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity,” said director, Lewis Hunt.
“By activity involving individuals from different cultures, ages and backgrounds this creates a platform for meaningful interactions and relationships to flourish.
“No kid should ever feel left hungry and not have the possibility to develop in sports this is why FIT & FED programmes are a must.”
Fellow director, Hafi Rahman, said: “When we started this organisation, we wanted to make sure we were making a difference in certain communities that were lacking in sports development, especially in deprived areas.
“Our FIT & FED programme was born with the help of some amazing young people which helped us develop this exciting new programme.
”To achieve this goal, we plan to offer a variety of sports programmes and events, including team sports, individual sports, and fitness classes. We will also work with local schools and community organisations to provide sports equipment and coaching support.
In addition to our sports programmes, we will also offer nutrition education and healthy lifestyle resources to help our participants adopt healthy habits and maintain an active lifestyle.”
