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Revitalise Michael Colclough

Revitalise Initial engagement 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

Revitalise Progression of Over 50’s provision 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 of 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 opportunity 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

Revitalise County Durham • 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

Revitalise Current provision in County Durham 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

Revitalise Future provision in County Durham • 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 Contact: Michael.Colclough@foundationoflight.co.uk Head of Operations (Delivery) Foundation of Light