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Revitalise

Michael Colclough

Revitalise

How the Foundation of Light started to engage Over 50’s

• Outreach with Karbon Homes
• Sit and Be Fit – care homes
• Gentoo sustainability, community projects, ballroom

dancing

Initial engagement

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From the success of Revitalise as a small scale project the FOL expanded provision for Over 50’s into Sunderland

• Extra Time Hubs - ‘Extra Time Hubs’ is a national project from the EFL Trust, with Foundation of Light one of the 12

EFL Clubs chosen to deliver the first phase. Suitable for men and women, a range of activities will be available as part

• f the project including walking football, walking netball, seated exercise (Sit Fit and Strong) and table tennis.
• Classroom-based activities will also be available offering information around nutritional advice and helping to improve

participants’ cooking skills.

• The launch of the Foundation’s Extra Time Hub has been made possible with thanks to National Lottery funding from

Sport England and aims to bring together retired and semi-retired people to offer a range of positive activities and the

• pportunity to meet and spend time with like-minded people from the area, and to prove that you’re never too old learn

to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. ✓ Walking Football ✓ Walking Netball

Progression of Over 50’s provision

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• The Foundation of Light aimed to replicate Over 50’s provision from

Sunderland to County Durham

• Working from outreach centres in Chester-le-Street, Peterlee, and Shildon
• Working with partners such as Housing Associations and Area Action

Partnerships

• Funding opportunities to deliver in local area

County Durham

Revitalise Successful funding application to EDRC AAP with match from Livin enabled Revitalise to be delivered in County Durham

• Willowdene Care Home, every Monday, 11am – 12pm
• Trimdon Village Hall Community Centre, every Thursday, 10am-11am
• Kelloe Working Men’s Club, every Monday, 1pm-2pm
• New eldest participant… 104yrs of age
• Supporting healthy living for body and mind and tackling social isolation

Current provision in County Durham

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• Replicate provision from EDRC and Sunderland into other areas of County

Durham

• Walking Football
• Walking Netball
• Extra Time Hubs
• Intergeneration provision with Kicks participants completing social action

projects

Future provision in County Durham

Contact: Michael.Colclough@foundationoflight.co.uk Head of Operations (Delivery) Foundation of Light