Raising aspirations through sport
UK
Hull FC Rugby Community Sports and Education Foundation uses sport as a catalyst to change lives in a deprived city in England.
We awarded the Foundation £25,950 over three years to work with care experienced teenagers, who have had their home life and family relationships disrupted.
The Positive Ambitions project worked with 73 young people aged 13-16 studying and working for a Level 2 Community Sports Leadership qualification. The course promotes physical and mental wellbeing, underpinned by teamwork and social action. Staff liaised with fostering agencies and volunteers, and all participants had an individual learning plan to follow to support their development.
Impact
The project has achieved fantastic results. As well as more than 90% securing a qualification:
- 81% of participants report increased physical activity levels.
- 69.7% demonstrate better educational behaviour and attitude to learning.
- 62.9% show greater resilience/mental wellbeing.
- 77% report enhanced happiness/life satisfaction.
- 91% report higher levels of confidence/self-esteem.
“Positive Ambitions has been a lifeline to me… It’s probably been the first time in a long time that I have felt listened to and had people that were looking out for my best interests. I’ve enjoyed coming to the sessions and meeting other people. We’ve formed quite a close friendship group, some of us, and we see each other outside of the project too, keeping each other strong and solid.” – Sadie, aged 15