Annex C
BIG LOTTERY
FUND—ACTIVE
ENGLAND—CASE
STUDIES
Lead Organisation: North Cornwall District
Council
Project Title: CREST—Coastal and
Rural Extreme Sport Taskforce
Amount Awarded: £122,200
Project description: A three year revenue
project that will extend opportunities in "extreme sports"
including wheeled sports, surfing, surf lifesaving and land based
outdoor adventure particularly by young people. The post of Coastal
Recreation Officer will be created to co-ordinate a programme
of activities encompassing introductory coaching, free sessions,
local competition and pathways to performance. Working with schools
and local provider the project aims to make a greater impact on
healthy lifestyles by capitalising on the popularity of these
non-traditional sports.
Progress to date: The grant has been awarded.
Lead Organisation: Eureka The Museum
for Children
Project Title: Active Future
Amount Awarded: £527,000
Project description: An interactive 100
sq metre exhibition, housed in a customised articulated truck,
touring regional communities identified by measures of deprivation
and under-representation in sport. Grant will pay for purchase
and customisation of a semi-trailer; design and fit out of exhibit;
maintenance and security; educational materials; professional
fees; staff costs; marketing and website.
Progress to date: The grant has been
awarded and the planning phase is underway.
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