Physical activity project commences with Penrose

Blues Foundation and Bedford Blues Community have partnered together once again to develop a physical and mental wellbeing project to support residents at local Bedford housing charity, Penrose.

The weekly six-month project, which has been designed specifically to promote active lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic, uses the power of rugby and sport to support mental wellbeing throughout these challenging times.

This project has been funded through Sport England and teamBEDS&LUTON’s Tackling Inequalities Fund, which has been devised during the coronavirus outbreak to allow community focused organisations and charities to use sport as a tool for the greater good.

Blues Foundation Manager, Tom Harwood said: “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is vitally important, especially during such a challenging time. Physical activity can significantly improve mental wellbeing, so projects such as this, which use sport to provide something fun and enjoyable, really impacts on people’s lives.

“It’s great to continue our work with Penrose and continue to offer support to their residents.”

Blues Foundation’s close alignment to Penrose began in the early months of 2020, when residents in their social housing received meals funded by our first ever project, the #RunRowRide campaign.

The campaign, which was created during the height of the pandemic to support those who needed it most, raised vital funds with 2,500 meals delivered in total, a large quantity of those to Penrose.

Penrose are a local housing charity who are part of the Social Interest Group. One of their support services, Holman House, is located right in the heart of Bedford Town Centre offering a safe, peaceful and supportive living environment for individuals wishing to engage with support to assist them in increasing their levels of independence.

To find out more about Blues Foundation fundraising opportunities and how to help get involved with projects, contact Tom Harwood on info@bluesfoundation.org.uk.

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