Over £10,000 has been awarded to local groups in the Burngreave ward during the financial year 2010/11. A total of 24 groups have benefited from the Community Assemblies funding.
Fir Vale Netball Club received £115 for equipment such as bibs, netballs and nets. The group’s aim is to provide access to the sport, improve the health and fitness of local women, promote social interaction and engage women and girls in physical activity.
Burngreave Women’s Health Network received £240 towards a Health Promotion day to raise awareness of heart disease, diabetes, mental health. The funding went towards providing an interpreter, resources and stress busting complimentary therapies.
Somali Education Breakthrough received £152 for new footballs and a trampoline workshop for the children that attend homework clubs which aim to tackle underachievement and disadvantage, and raise self esteem and confidence.
