Sport helps preserve children's mental and physical wellbeing. Regular physical activity has huge health benefits - improving self-confidence, nurturing positive relationships, fostering social cohesion, not to mention staying fit & healthy
Many BAME children have a huge interest in Cricket and positive engagement through Cricket can provide a catalyst for lifestyle change. The social mix of children from the various affluent/disadvantaged communities promotes positive social cohesion.
The Club supports young Afghan Refugees to settle in Newport, with Cricket being used as a vehicle for engagement. The Club works with UASC to support young unaccompanied asylum seeking refugees, who can't speak English and have no family support
The Club has fantastic links with the local BAME communities of Pill & Maindee with 45% of Members coming from BAME backgrounds. Diversity is key to our success
Newport Cricket Club is a Community Amateur Sports Club. It is one of Wales premier Cricket Clubs running 4 men's, 1 women's and 11 junior teams (Boys & Girls)
The Club has a clear structure and pathway for women & girls to participate in Cricket and is proud to have fully functioning Women & Girls cricket sections.
Very little Cricket is played in Newport Schools. The Club aims to develop a Schools programme, with Club coaches going into local Schools to introduce Cricket.
Ensure that our cricket club is an integral part of the local community, contributing an invaluable service to all sections of the local community.
'I tell everyone in the council that you're really welcoming and Inclusive and have your logo on slide decks when we talk about partners that we're working with. I'm a huge fan of the club and hope I'll be your way soon with even more young people'
If successful, the grant would build on current good work, but also allow them to provide new opportunities for :- Girls Cricket, School 'Taster' Visits, Disadvantaged 'Free Places', Afghan Project. The club is doing terrific work and changing lives.
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