Rise of new charity to get folk active

Developing more active communities across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland is the aim of the team running a newly-formed organisation that will work with businesses and various bodies.

The charity, which will be known as Rise, has been formed in a coming together of Tyne and Wear Sport and Northumberland Sport – two previouslyindependent Active Partnerships.

The purpose of the change is to renew focus on reducing physical inactivity in communities throughout the region to increase educational attainment and reduce absenteeism, improve physical and mental health, reduceanti-socialbehaviour and produce safer and more vibrant communities.

Rise chief executive Clare Morley said: “Our aim is to help our strategic partners achieve their desired goals by incorporating physical activity into their solutions and to help create a more active approach to life andtravelforresidentsinour area.

“Achieving these aims involves working with a broad range of local, regional and national partners including six local authorities, the NHS, Sport England, businesses, educationsettingsand the justice system to create the conditionsforsuccessacross a wide range of projects.

“Our purpose is to offer guidance, information, insightandexpertisetoachieve fundamental and sustained increases in the number of people participating in regular physical activity, with a particular focus on underrepresented and disadvantaged community groups.”

Visit www.wearerise. co.uk