A new sports project being launched in Bath is set to benefit homeless and disadvantaged men in the city by boosting their wellbeing through physical activity.
The Genesis Trust will use an award from National Grid’s Community Matters Fund to offer activity sessions to men affected by poverty, homelessness and complex issues, such as mental ill-health and addiction.
The charity provides immediate and ongoing help for homeless and vulnerable people in and around Bath through interlinking projects.
Support ranges from food to furniture, through to training and work experience.
Sue Fourie, Life Project Manager at the Genesis Trust, said: “We are delighted to receive a grant from the National Grid’s Community Matters Fund to support the delivery of our next men’s group.
“The grant will help us run a 6-week programme for men affected by poverty, homelessness and other disadvantage.
“Through the group they will access a healthy meal, companionship and take part in a wide range of sports and activities.
“The grant will help deliver this project which encourages wellbeing by helping participants to look after themselves physically, emotionally, socially and mentally.”
The charity is one of more than 100 grassroots organisations across the South West, Midlands and South Wales to benefit from the £500,000 fund which is supporting community groups to improve health and widen participation in sport and physical activity.
Graham Halladay, Operations Director at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “This funding underlines our ongoing commitment to promote wellbeing and cultivate flourishing communities for people of all ages.
“We want to establish a legacy of active communities, fostering positive and sustainable change by uniting people through physical activities, improving the health of both individuals and communities – all while fostering a sense of enjoyment along the way.
“We are delighted to offer our support to committed community organisations like the Genesis Trust in their efforts to promote and sustain active communities.”
