Project information
Total upgrade of existing facilities
To create, deliver and maintain a site that can be used by the whole of the local community and the surrounding area.
This project is aimed at improving the fitness and well being of the community as a whole.
March 2015 - March 2016
Charity information: Brompton Recreation Group
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Need
Need
Lack of quality facilities in and around the local area for people of all ages.
Solution
By providing a safe environment for the younger children to play and learn to ride bikes as well as creating a site that will appeal to the older children we hope to bring together different parts of the community that together will help develop a site that can be accessed and used by everyone.
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Aims
Aim 1
To refurbish the existing play equipment
Activities
» Applying for funding
» Generate funding through donations
We will have an improved facility which we will benefit from by an increase in users.
Aim 2
The installation of play specification fencing and gates around the play equipment.
Activities
» Applying for funding
» Fundraising
This will create a safe environment for children to play in.
Aim 3
The installation of a dual use cycle/pathway around the perimeter of the site.
Activities
» Applying for funding
» Fundraising
» Event evenings
Site usage will hopefully increase by having improved facilities which should add to our income
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Impact
Impact
Long term changes will be the creation of a more community based site which will be proved by the usage of the facility as a whole. It will be aimed at the whole community, not just a few.
This initial project will be built on with bigger and more exciting projects so Brompton has a facility to be proud of.Risk
Lack of funding.
Reporting
Brompton Recreation Group has a very active Facebook page, we can also send out newsletters to keep everyone informed as to how things are progressing.
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Budget
Budget - Project Cost: £24,797
Loading graph....Amount Heading Description £4,297 Refurbishment Refurbishment of existing play equipment £8,750 Fencing Galvanized play spec bow top fence and 2 off self closing gates £11,750 Pathway Dual use cycle/pathway around perimeter of site Current Funding / Pledges
Source Amount Section 106 £1,555 Guaranteed -
Background
Location
The village was an important centre for linen making and weaving in the 19th century with eight mills in the village at its peak in 1820[3] but declined by the early 20th century. The last mill was located in what is now the residential area of Linen Way. Bricks from the demolished chimney now form a memorial to linen workers which is situated on Water End Green, opposite the Village Inn. The village is now largely residential with just a few small businesses.
Beneficiaries
There are no places around the area where children can safely ride their bikes. With the addition of a dual use track with distance markers this will appeal to people who either enjoy keeping fit or have the need to.
The play area improvements are a necessity due to the age of the equipment, it needs to be updated and improved to keep the local children's interest. We aim to provide a safe clean environment that the whole community can use for various functions as well as for sport and leisure. -
Why Us?
Why Us?
Brompton Recreation Group first started out as Brompton Recreation Association to bid for funding to build a new pavilion for the local football team Brompton Juniors on the same site. They where extremely successful. BRG is a new incarnation of the same charity carrying on where they left off. With the aim of improving the site and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Read more about the Charity running this project.
People
Jason Hazelwood
Chairman of the BRG. Marketing and fund raising
Stuart Carter
Treasurer Quotes and fund raising
Emma Carter
Secretary Finance / accounts