COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY FOOTBALL MEMORIES

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly / Old People

    Project is aimed at supporting older people in Newport affected by loneliness and social isolation, including those impacted by memory loss and dementia - also providing an element of respite for family members / carers.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 50

    Based on previous experience of delivering similar projects

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Our 'Football Memories' project will provide much needed support for older adults in Newport who are suffering from dementia and memory loss, whilst also providing elements of respite for their carers. We will use the engagement strength of football to bring people together to take part in fun and engaging social activities based in the safe, inclusive and inspiring setting of Rodney Parade, home of Newport County AFC.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

Based on previous experience of delivering similar projects

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Reduced social isolation and loneliness

Improved physical health and wellbeing

Reduced incidence of falls, better mobility and confidence

Project Activities

  • Weekly football memory sessions

  • Quarterly social activities

  • Guest appearances from ex-players

  • Mobility exercises, falls prevention programme

  • Organised walks / attendance at Newport County AFC matches

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funding would cover staff time, memory boxes, venue hire and project management and monitoring and evaluation £10,000 would enable us to run weekly sessions throughout the year Flexible Funding would cover all project costs - staff time, facility hire, memory boxes and refreshments
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Blaenau Gwent

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We use an online monitoring & evaluation system to track attendance & KPI's related to each project

Frameworks

Support for community health or wellbeing interventions

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?