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Riot City Ravens Pill Roller Derby Outreach

Beneficiaries

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    Pill is vibrant but many women face barriers to fitness and safe spaces. A Riot City Ravens branch here would empower them through roller derby—building strength, confidence, and community.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 20

    Helping up to 20 women by providing free access to skate

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Roller derby is more than a sport—it’s strength, resilience, and sisterhood. We’re launching a branch for disadvantaged women in Pillgwenlly, offering free training, equipment, and a fierce community. No barriers, just empowerment. Let’s build confidence, friendships, and unstoppable energy. We need sponsors, volunteers, and believers. Ready to roll with us? 🛼🔥

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

20

Empowers women with access to sport, support, and growth

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£1,150.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2025 - Sep 2026

Project Outcome Targets

Empowerment Through Sport: A means to build physical strength, confidence, and resilience.

Community and Belonging: Foster a supportive, inclusive environment.

Access and Opportunity: Break down socioeconomic barriers by offering free local access.

Project Activities

  • Host taster sessions and local events to raise awareness and recruit women from diverse backgrounds.

  • Provide loaner gear or subsidized equipment to remove financial barriers for new participants.

  • Run regular workshops on confidence-building, mental health, and personal development in a supportiv

  • Organize public scrimmages to celebrate progress, build community support, and attract new members

Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Track progress via surveys, attendance, skill growth, team reviews, and community feedback.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Riot City Ravens

We are currently in the process of applying for grants to cover the hall hire and equipment.
OTHER PARTNERS

Newport Live

We have had multiple grants to help with the initiative in Bettws over 10 years.