New funds will get more young people moving in Bassetlaw

The funding, administered by Active Notts has been awarded to Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw (FOYPIB) and will be used to identify what types of physical activity appeals to young people in Bassetlaw and how these can be made accessible.

As well consulting 14-19 year olds on what physical activity young people want, with a particular focus on those who are not active, the investment will also support organisations who work with young people to create the activities that are identified.

Noelle Barron, development manager at FOYPIB said: “FOYPIB is an established charity supporting young people in Bassetlaw for more than 25 years.

"As a local community organisation, we embrace this opportunity to work with partners to support young people with their efforts to lead healthy lifestyles.

"The benefits for the community as a whole are huge as this project will impact young peoples’ lives enabling them to make a positive contribution in their everyday life and work.”

Bassetlaw District Council is a key partner in this work and Tony Wright, active communities officer said: “There are huge benefits to movement and physical activity, both in terms of mental and physical wellbeing.

"This funding can unlock these benefits by helping young people become more active.”

Active Notts is also supporting this work and Will Hughes, place lead for Bassetlaw said: “We know how important physical activity is, not only for our physical health but also for building self-esteem and our mental health, particularly during Covid.

We’re excited to be working with Bassetlaw District Council and Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw to really understand the lives of young people in the area and support those young people to access the right opportunities for them to be active.”

If you are part of a local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise group or organisation in Bassetlaw providing support to young people and you’d like to get involved, contact Tony Wright via e-mail at [email protected].