Funded by Sport England and led through GM Moving and Greater Sport, we are the lead delivery organisation for Stockport and work closely with the Stockport Council, Age UK Stockport and the Seashell Trust to manage the project which focuses on population scale change in physical activity behavior. We have a focus of our work in Brinnington and we are engaging residents and services to ensure a joined up approach to physical activity, health and wellbeing.

We have setup a forum called the “That Counts in Brinnington Forum” where residents, partners and the local community contribute to our planning and development to explore and increase opportunities in the area. This Forum puts residents at the heart of the decision making and we are grateful to be working with such incredible partners such as the Brinnington Big Local, Public Health and many more. We have fortnightly operations meetings, proposals to launch the local pilot community fund which residents will be able to access for projects which encourage physical activity. Below we have sections of how our work together is developing:

BRINNINGTON MAPS

In December 2020, we launched the first of three maps to encourage residents to move around the community more easily. The maps will be integrated into the community to encourage various uses for activity and showcase Brinnington by sharing its local assets. Find out more here.

CYCLING

As part of on-going conversations, we are coordinating a cycling programme to provide education, intervention and support throughout the community.

For the remainder of 2021 we have five cycling events taking place through Big Bike Revival funding. Each event is an opportunity for residents to drop-in and receive information, advice and tips towards cycling, whether or not that individual is a complete novice or an experienced cyclist. For more information, please check our poster here to see all the dates and the location.

That Counts in Brinnington - Community Pot

What is the 'That Counts in Brinnington Community pot?'

This funding is part of the Greater Manchester wide Local Pilot (funded through Sport England) to support people and communities to be more active in their lifestyle. We want this to help transform local places and help you to share the importance of being physically active with friends and neighbours. It will also contribute to creating a positive impression of Brinnington for us all.

Who is the Community pot for?

This funding pot is available to all adults 25 and older to apply for funding for an event on your street or a regular (weekly or monthly) activity. We are looking for people to apply for funding like:

• Our families
• Our neighbours on streets who come together
• Our community groups based in Brinnington (constituted or without constitution) - Meet our brief criteria

What will not be funded? 

• Goods or services that have already been purchased or ordered
• Activities outside of the borough of Stockport
• Trips and holidays
• Activities that are already included within and funded by an existing grant or contract
• School activities that are included within the curriculum (activities led by schools that engage the community will be eligible/considered)
• Activities promoting religious beliefs
• Political activities

What are the criteria? 

We will keep this brief:

• Physical activity based
• Based in Brinnington only
• Use the campaign and “That Counts” tagline
• Show benefits to health and well-being
• Present a positive outlook on Brinnington
• Sustainable and continue to grow (unless one off events)
• Willing to be supported by our team

What are examples of what you can do with the funding?

We want you to be creative and think of different ideas. Ideas of where the money can be spent:

• On local events
• On weekly activity sessions
• Using green spaces and open spaces – on your street or around your tower blocks - To bring people together to get active
• To buy equipment for the local community to use

How much is in the Community pot and how much can you apply for?

You can place an application for events that will be one-offs with a view to looking at more. They can be allocated for periods of one month to six months depending on the length of the idea you create. 

We will keep the Community pot open all year round. 

Maximum and minimum award 

Bids can be made up to £500 and there is no minimum amount. 

The maximum award amount will be reviewed after six months, to assess if the grants process is fit for purpose. At six months there may be an increase or decrease in the maximum award per application.

 What are the aims for the Community pot?

• Engage with the disengaged
• Create positive behaviour and culture change
• Create a social movement
• Provide Sustainability and changes in outcomes
• Delivery designed by local people (access to community pots) – listen to the community!

What do you need to do?

You can complete an expression of interest form which will include the following:

• Make up an idea
• Tell us all the costs
• Explain who is involved, how and who is leading on the idea

Following completing this form, we will contact you to arrange to meet up to sit down and talk through the ideas you have. We are happy to meet with you at a venue of your choosing.  

What if you are awarded funding? 

You will sign a document which will outline everything you have said you will spend the money on and meet with our small team to discuss dates, timings. Etc. and any more support we can offer.

Further Developments

Project lead, Ross McGuigan, has featured on a podcast with GM Moving & Sport England discussing physical activity campaigns and how we can encourage older people to be more active. Listen to the podcast here.