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Woking District Scout's 'Handicamp'
"The boys gained so much from the camp and enjoyed new experiences. Their self-esteem grew unbelievably, especially when they conquered the abseiling tower!"
Woking District Scouts run an annual camp for children from special needs schools called 'Handicamp'. The children are each 'buddied' with scouts, who assist them over the weekend through all of the varied activities including shooting, canoeing, archery, climbing, abseiling, modelling/craft activities, cooking and swimming. Many of these are activities which the special needs children would not normally access or even attempt. Doing so enables them to develop practical and social skills and make new friendships. The scouts benefit hugely too from a greater understanding of the life of a child with special needs.
By providing them with a £2,000 grant from our Donor Funds we were able to support this fantastic event enabling 35 scouts and 35 special needs children to enjoy a really life- enhancing weekend.
For more information about Woking District Scouts visit: www.wokingscouts.org.uk
Woking Minders Football Club
"We won the Surrey Challenge Cup and some of our team was involved in the European Cup that was held in Birmingham last year. None of these achievements could have happened without the financial support given to us by the Community Foundation. Since the start of Woking Minders three of our players are now in full time employment, another a volunteer, two going on coaching courses and another two on referee courses - the venture into football has been a real success for our members!"
Woking Minders Football Club was formed in March 2008 by members of Woking Mind, as part of the charity's Healthy Living Project. It is the first mental health football club to register with Surrey Football Association. The club meets to train every Friday at Meadow Sports and makes a real impact on its members – adults who may have experienced drug/alcohol addiction and unemployment in addition to their mental health issues. The club is becoming known for good sportsmanship and its members have also been acknowledged as good ambassadors for disabled sport.
We were able to award a £1, 500 grant from the Surrey Sports Fund to help support their on-going expenses including training, facility hire, travel, kit, publicity and event costs. The players are now playing in the Positive Mental Attitude Championship League in London and Surrey.
To find out more about the group visit www.wokingmindersfc.org.uk