Project name
Ledbury Rugby Club
Who is the applicant?
Ledbury Rugby Club
What is the project?
In Ledbury a focal point was needed for outdoor sport in the local community. The rugby club pitches needed upgrading and additional facilities to allow local clubs and groups to use the site and get active.
Lottery money provided a multi-purpose clubhouse extension, community changing rooms, parking, drainage and improvements to playing fields and floodlighting.
Who gave the money?
Sport England
What was the grant programme?
Community Investment Fund
How much was given?
£300,000
Where is the project located?
Ledbury, West Midlands
Why was this project so good?
Sport England's work centres on getting people to start, stick at and succeed in sport at every level. The multi-sport hub has proven to be one of the most –effective means of bringing sport and physical activity into communities. This approach combines multiple sports and activities and also has the potential to bring health, social welfare and educational services together under one roof.
Ledbury Rugby Club's application wasn't just about upgrading the club's pitches but providing a centre for the whole community. Since it opened the facility has not only led to the creation of four new clubs - netball, athletics, cricket and junior rugby – but the indoor activity hall is used for yoga, martial arts, kickboxing, land training for the swimming club and live jazz.
Where can I find out more?
www.sportengland.org
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