- Disabilities session
- 12 two-hour weekly sections over 12 weeks
- Attended by 25 participants
- Collection and drop off via minibus
- Played walking football
- Supervised by NWFA specialist coaches
- Lunch provided
- All first aid and defibrillator present
- Working in conjunction with the carers from one of our local Charities – Skills For People
Social Value Impact: £71,634.11
Participant Feedback:
“The staff are very nice and I love coming here”
“I wish there was leagues for us to play in”
“it was fun playing on the full pitch”
“Skills for People help me in a good way”
“I find it great!”
“really down to earth coaches- some coaches can really focus more on training rather than playing football- this was more fun”
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed coming- I’ll definitely be back next year if it’s on”
“The canteen, food and staff are lovely”.
A support worker told us “[the person I support] looks forward to it, not just on the day but through the week- it can be hard to motivate him for other things but this is something he loves to do. He really looks forward to seeing everyone.”
“teachers were excellent, pitch was fantastic, loved it- simple as that”
“lots of people have said I’m losing weight, it must be from all this exercise- I feel good!”
“I love it! I’d do it again in a jot- I came for the food too- it’s a top notch lunch. The drinks and sarnies are lush. It’s a great atmosphere”
- Over 70s session
- 15 two-hour weekly sections, over 15 weeks
- Attended by 30 participants
- Played walking football
- Supervised by NWFA specialist coaches
- Lunch provided
- All first aid and defibrillator present
Social Value Impact: £76,666.84
Participant Feedback:
“Being able to leave the house once a week to play the game I love”.
“Meeting new people can get harder when you get older, but this is a great way to make new friends.”
“Having this session run every week allows me to stay as fit as I can.”
“Love the sessions and as they let me play the game I’ve always love.”
“Although the rules may be different the principles of the game are the same and I’m already looking forward to next week session”.
The Charities Buying Group partnered with us as they wanted to be part of helping us deliver Social Value throughout the UK.
With a membership of over 70,000 members within the UK they are the perfect partner to assist us with delivering your Social Value.
The National Walking Football Alliance is one of the largest walking football communities in the UK. With over 250,000 people participating in the community we have an abundance of volunteers willing to help and support your Social Value plans.
The purpose of The NWFA is to promote and facilitate the playing of Walking Football in the UK for the purpose of fun, social interaction, physical exercise and competitive leagues and tournaments.
