Sporting Challenge grateful for double grant awards

SPORTING Challenge in West Lancashire is celebrating after securing two grants towards its work.

Its aims are to give people with additional needs the opportunity to participate in different sporting activities and encourage them to improve their health and well-being.

It arranges for sessional workers to help with the activities.

The first award was for £3,000 from the William Openshaw St Trust to fund activities for people with disabilities.

The William Openshaw Street Trust makes grants to registered charities working in Jersey and Lancashire – as defined before the 1974 county boundaries changes.

The second award was £400 from the Shepherd St Trust to fund activities for people with disabilities.

This funding is for swimming and bowling costs for sessions for members aged under 20.

Edward McCarthy, Sporting Challenge Activities organiser, said: “On behalf of Sporting Challenge I wish to thank the Trusts for their most generous finding award.

“Our numbers are growing and the majority of new members are aged 16-22.’’

Mr McCarthy said: “This is a key area we need to support. This number is set to grow over the years to come.

“We are working with Lancashire County Council to provide support or sessions for adults transition aged (16-22) this can be a difficult time for the adults and their families.

“There is a lot of change and they can easily move from school or college and not keep their friendships.

“Our group can help people make new friends, grow in confidence and keep fit and healthy.

“If you are a parent who is interested please get in touch.”

For more information on Sporting Challenge call 07971 299606 or email EdwardatEMSS@gmail. com