Centre Spot

ABOUT CENTRE SPOT

Centre Spot CIC uses physical and creative activities to support young people from deprived communities. This support enables them to adopt healthier lifestyles, divert from negative activities, engage in volunteer projects, increase confidence and self-worth

Centre Spot CIC was founded in 2008 by local people passionate about supporting disadvantaged young people to engage in positive activities and giving them brighter futures. Our Directors and coaching staff all have extensive knowledge of the realities of growing up in disadvantaged communities in the Black Country, the needs of local young people, the barriers they face and the strengths they possess.

Underlying all work carried out by Centre Spot is a commitment to engage with different people across all levels, using sports as a tool to improve a community’s performance, and address issues of social exclusion on six key indicators:

health

HEALTH

Using sports to combat Health issues, such as adolescent Depression, and Obesity. Developing lifelong positive healthy behaviours and giving young people a firm foundation on which to build in future years. Centre Spot also works with people suffering from Mental Health issues as well as Disability groups, to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

health

RESILIENCE

Using sports to make a positive impact on the social and emotional development and well being of children and young people facing severe disadvantage, by creating positive and lasting change in their lives, and helping them to build and develop resilience for coping with difficult circumstances.

crime

CRIME

Using sports as a distraction to reduce youth crime and anti-social behaviour, and as a cognitive behavioural therapy, engaging young people who are at risk of offending, in positive activities.

employment

EMPLOYMENT

Centre Spot CIC endeavours to secure volunteering opportunities, work experience and when possible, employment for participants in sports and other fields in the leisure industry, by training volunteers and members of the wider community in sports coaching courses and other related fields.

education

EDUCATION

Developing key employability skills, such as communication, planning and organising, self-management and problem-solving. Establish physical skills in the youngest children through sports, to inspire continued participation in sport and sporting disciplines.

inclusion

INCLUSION

Using sports to develop psychological traits such as self-esteem and moral responsibility, to enhance social responsibility, encourage community cohesion, and to tackle issues such as racism, bullying, and other forms of discrimination.

Centre Spot Mission Statement

Centre Spot CIC believes in a policy of inclusion. We also believe that everyone is unique. The success of inclusion and the natural acceptance of each other is achieved by including people, regardless of abilities, and allowing each other’s personality to shine through.

LATEST NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

Centre Spot receive funding for Ministry of Justice as part of Youth Justice Fund

The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the vital role that sport, and physical activity can play in “turning young lives around” following the launch of a groundbreaking new fund. More than 200 grassroots organisations across England and Wales have been awarded funding...

Commonwealth Games legacy programme Gen 22 embracing West Midlands youth

Centre Spot have been awarded funding through the Gen22 programme. Gen22 is designed with and for young people who might otherwise struggle to access Games related opportunities often facing barriers including lack of confidence; being a young carer or young parent;...

Free Summer Activity Programme available for Young People in Sandwell under HAF Programme

Centre Spot CIC has been successful in securing funding to provide free holiday clubs programme for children and young people over the school summer break, as part of The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) which will be available throughout the...

Centre Spot awarded funding for Friar Park Project

Centre Spot CIC has received funding to deliver an exciting two year project for up to 30 young people from the Friar Park area of Wednesbury age 12-16 years old. People’s Health Trust has invested £44,100 in the “Creating a better Friar Park Project”, using money...

Centre Spot awarded Heritage grant for Playground Games Project

Centre Spot have received a National Lottery grant to explore the history of traditional playground games in the UK. Centre Spot have been granted over £50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help young people learn about their own heritage, through the...

Centre Spot form partnership with Bengal Stars Sports Academy- Walsall

Centre Spot will be working with Walsall based Bengal Stars Sports Academy (BSSA)to provide Saturday morning football coaching for children in Walsall and surrounding areas. BSSA is a football academy for boys from 6 years of age to 13years of age. BSSA is also a...

Centre Spot awarded large grant by BBC Children in Need for Leg Up Project

Centre Spot CIC has been awarded a three-year grant of £90,832 to provide peer mentoring and training opportunities to young people living in areas of deprivation. Through the programme of support the project will support the young people to make positive life choices...

Centre Spot Awarded Try for Change Small Grant

Centre Spot are pleased to be one of 11 projects selected across the country by England Rugby and Comic Relief, who announced the first set of Try for Change small grant recipients. The Try for Change small grants round is the first initiative in England Rugby’s...
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Centre Spot is a Non-Profit Company.
Registered in England.
Registration Number 6593751.

Registered Office:
97 All Saints Way
West Bromwich. B71 1RU.

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