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More than Sport

Nick Herbert

What is ‘More than Sport’ ?

• More than Sport is a WMPCC funded diversionary project that uses

sport, physical activity or even volunteering within the local sporting infrastructure as a vehicle for positive change for vulnerable young people aged 13-24.

• These young people have been identified as already being involved in,
• r are at risk of being involved in, the criminal justice system
• Focus on engagement and sustainability

• Toxic friendships
• ACE’s
• Social Media
• Rural isolation
• Cultural isolation
• Bereavement
• Fear
• Relocation
• Disability
• Being a carer
• Transition

Causes o

• f Lo

f Loneliness

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Loss of confidence
• Low self esteem
• Loss of trust in others
• Lack of social skills
• Boredom
• Anger & frustration
• Poor physical health
• Sleep deprivation- poor sleep patterns

Impacts ts of Lo Loneliness

• Vulnerability to: grooming, gambling, radicalisation, substance misuse
• Self harm/Suicide
• Breakdown of the family unit
• Reduced school attendance/attainment
• Difficulty securing employment
• Further entrenchment

Risks of Lo Loneliness

Exa xamples

Where a are they n now

“Seeing her face when she came home, all lit

• up. It melted my heart”

“Giving her an

• pportunity that nobody

else in school is doing has improved her confidence and sense of purpose” How was your session today? It is a fantastic

• place. Caring and nice. I

think I would get on really well because they give lots of support

Where a are they n now

“When I’m climbing I can lose myself and forget about the rest of my life” “He comes home and sits with me and talks about the climbing” “Climbing has helped some of his issues and it gets him out of the house” Gained the confidence to transport himself across town and attend session on his own

Where a are they n now

“Seriously 4 weeks ago I’d never would have imagined I was going to start boxing again…it was not possible without

• you. Thank you very

much” Talking about boxing has strengthened the relationship with his father Racially attacked in school but his first comment to the PCSO was the pride that he hadn’t used his new found boxing skills to retaliate.” Participant in relevant boxing sessions but also a volunteer at the club and supports the coaches in other sessions “Its not just a boxing club. The coaches make you feel like you’re part of a family”

How d w do I do i it?

• Building relationship that develop trust
• Making people feel safe and valued
• Listening to what they actually say
• Empowering them to seek new opportunities

and step outside their comfort zones

• Identifying suitable environments and

appropriate role models

• Creating a sense of belonging
• Positive reinforcement
• Collaborative working with a variety of agencies

Thank you f for l listening. g. Any que questions? s?

Breaktime Activity

• Being bullied
• Moving home or arriving in Shropshire from

elsewhere

• Becoming a parent
• Relationship breakdown
• Children leaving home
• Old age/Moving into care
• What do we have in place in

Shropshire to support people?

• What are the gaps?

A connected society – A strategy for taking loneliness

Refreshments and Networking

Rural loneliness and isolation Andrew Bebb

• Shropshire

Rural Support

Table discussion – How to solve a problem like loneliness in Shropshire?

1. What we can do within the VCS by working together? 2. What we can do through the VCSA assembly? 3. How can we influence strategically beyond Shropshire? 4. How can the VCS work with public sector partners to better address the issue of loneliness and provide support to those who need it?

NALC’s Reaching Out Article

Cllr Ray Wickson

Thank you for attending have a safe journey

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