Worksop community project will use £30,000 grant to help children learn about science

A community project in Worksop has been awarded a grant of £30,000 to enable disadvantaged young people to take part in science activities.
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OASIS Community Church, Centre and Gardens in Worksop will use the three-year grant to deliver science-based ‘Wonderland Workshops’ for 60 children and young people aged four to 17 – including disabled children, children with behavioural difficulties and children with additional learning and emotional needs.

The workshops aim to positively empower the children and young people while building their confidence, self-esteem and curiosity about the world around them.

Stephen Williams, chairman at OASIS Community Church, Centre and Gardens, said:“We are hugely grateful to BBC Children in Need and Wellcome for this funding award, which really will go on to positively impact young lives locally.

“Our 'Wonderland Workshops' aim to give children and young people greater opportunities to explore the amazing world of science around them.

“The will enable disadvantaged children and young people to explore different aspects of science, giving them exciting opportunities to learn, grow and expand their world.

“We have a wide range of activities and themes that the youngsters will explore to awaken their curiosity and widen their understanding through a hands on and practical way of looking at science and the world around them.”

Simon Antrobus, chief executive of BBC Children in Need said: “We are delighted to be awarding funding to projects like OASIS Community Church, Centre and Gardens through our Curiosity programme.

“Our first round of funding showed us that science can be fun and engaging for disadvantaged children and young people, but most importantly, can make a positive difference to their lives.

“We hope that through this latest round of funding children and young people will have more opportunities to encounter, learn and enjoy science in their everyday lives. It is essential that young people see science as a vital tool.”

To find out more about Curiosity or any BBC Children in Need grants programmes, go to bbc.co.uk/pudsey.

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