ISLINGTON BOAT CLUB

The project is using funding to support The Estuary Project which aims to get more children and young people out on the water. The project will provide water-based activities including a youth club and water sports for older people and people with ....more

The project is using funding to support The Estuary Project which aims to get more children and young people out on the water. The project will provide water-based activities including a youth club and water sports for older people and people with disabilities. The project will target hard to reach groups and engage them in a taster programme to encourage long term participation in water based activities.

Funding under Sport England's Return to Play - Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID19 Return to Play. This project is a Rowing project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.

The funding will be used to reinstate the groups youth club for young people living with disadvantage. The project aims to support mental and physical wellbeing as well as build strong relationships in the aftermath of Covid-19.

£5,760 towards costs as outlined in your application excluding Office Manager salary.

Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sport participation and capacity building

A one-off, unrestricted grant of £6,825, equivalent to one regular quarterly payment for the organisation’s current grant.

towards renewing the fleet at Islington Boat Club by purchasing new kayaks/canoes, allowing the Club to continue their work in reducing barriers to participating in water-based activities, particularly amongst target groups including isolated people ....more

towards renewing the fleet at Islington Boat Club by purchasing new kayaks/canoes, allowing the Club to continue their work in reducing barriers to participating in water-based activities, particularly amongst target groups including isolated people over 50 and children and young people with learning disabilities.

Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Upperdeckers - Never too old. This project is a Sailing & Yachting project, with a focus on older beneficiaries.

£54,600 over two further and final years (2 x £27,300) towards the costs of 4 instructors for 7 hours per week each, for 39 weeks per annum.

IBC is working put an end to the stigma that people should be limited by age and that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. A key problem in the borough of Islington is social isolation and poor health amongst old people, these people are ....more

IBC is working put an end to the stigma that people should be limited by age and that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. A key problem in the borough of Islington is social isolation and poor health amongst old people, these people are becoming invisible and forgotten in society and it is time to stop this happening. Our Upperdeckers project invites older people in Islington to come and socialise whilst learning new skills, having fun and living life. This project is already successful in its own right but we feel can extend platform to increase our outreach, breakdown social stereotypes, enable the establishment of new friendships that in normal day to day life would not occur and provide opportunities for people to engage in stimulating watersports activities which will lead to improved health both physically and mentally as well as nationally recognised qualifications. 'Upperdeckers - Never too old' will involve older people taking part in a kayaking course which goes towards becoming assistant instructors, opening up volunteering opportunities.Having these individuals take part in this course and then the opportunities available as a result of this are helping to reduce isolation and loneliness. Sport is being used to engage socially isolated groups by creating an environment to build positive relationships with others, giving a sense of purpose and belonging. Older people find themselves in a frustrating position where they may feel that the best of their life is behind them and that their future is limited, but why does this need to be the case? Why should older people be restricted to puzzles and knitting? Why can't they engage in activities that are stimulating and exhilarating? At the end of the course there will be an inter generational open day which will be open to the older people's friends and families as well as our existing youth groups. The older people will be able to showcase what they have learned on their courses. This will go a long way in breaking down stereotypes and prejudices. There is nothing boring or typical about an older person entering the Regents Canal via a 6 foot ramp! Through a common ground of watersports and then opportunities to work together we believe we can help older and younger people establish relationships with one another and ultimately gain a better understanding, acceptance and respect of one another.

Making a Big Splash with new boats

This project will use funding to run a water sports befriending project for young disabled people. This will enable the young people to learn new things and meet new friends.

£2,600 (6.5 days @£400 per day) to provide an eco-audit.

£81,900 over 3 years (3 x £27,300) towards the costs of 4 instructors for 7 hours per week each, for 39 weeks per annum.

The group will use the funding to deliver recreational and social activities for the benefit of people over 50 years of age. This will improve health outcomes, reduce isolation, build confidence and self-esteem.

Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'All Aboard'. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.

Towards the purchase of 16 mountain bikes for use in coach-training, maintenance and mentoring program by Islington Boat Club.

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Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Sail Away'. This project lists its main activity as Sailing & Yachting.