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A CYCLING PROJECT THAT PROMOTES EXERCISE,INCLUSION , SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ,FUN & SOCIAL WELL BEING

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517 residents & members of the Public cycling in 2009

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4 Awards in 2008/9

1.Support Action Net Awards 2009: 2.Supporting People Equality & Diversity Award 20093.Cumbria Community Award 20084.Cumbria County Council Special achievement award 2009 Excellence in Delivering

Outstanding Outcomes for Vulnerable People

that Generate Freedom and Fulfilment

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About FaceNo Funding, No Full time Staff, No permanent Premises, volunteers involved , in kind support & equipment within

existing Housing Service = SUSTAINABLE & NON RELIANT ON GRANT – SMALL, FLEXIBLE &

LONG-TERM

How its be achieved

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TARGET GROUPS – hard to reach ( Homeless, drug & alcohol, young people, young mums & victims of

domestic violence)

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Breaking down barriers particularly socially & health wise has been very important. Homeless residents with

drug/alcohol issues and residents through domestic violence as a marginalised grouping have been some

of the biggest participants.

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Each ride or taster session includes supported housing schemes and general needs housing .Everyone is helpful & supportive and it

is good fun. OYB has impacted on tenants physically, socially & by increasing well-being & confidence.

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Cycling is extremely affordable & accessible. OYB has promoted opportunities using local trails urban & rural.

Bicycles, instruction & encouragement have been given in ways that are not stigmatising

as staff & tenants cycle together.

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Tenants are taking up cycling at levels that suit themselves and their lifestyles – been included – mixing supported with general needs tenants.

OYB has helped supported housing tenants set realistic & achievable personal goals as part of their own resettlement/move on plans.

“ON YER BIKE” OYB relies on good will and in kind help

Impacts own recycling service that is part of its Community Investment Team supports OYB through the donation of recycled bicycles that we use for rides & to give to participants who don’t have a bike. Corporate partners like Center

parcs donate their own bicycles to help build a fleet of bicycles that now include tricycles, tandems & specialised bicycles.

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The minutes of the meetings & feedback from rides & events are communicated in a way that is easy & attractive for members and prospective new tenants to read & understand. This approach has been crucial, in encouraging new

members – by illustrating that everyone no matter whom they are, where they come from, shape, size ability or disability can cycle together.

PUBLICITY & PROMOTION

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THANK YOU

tack så mycket

Dankschen

Merci beaucoup

Kiitoksia

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