Funding boost for Hertfordshire sports club

Eagles Boccia PHAB Club has been awarded a £2000 grant from sported.

The funding will support the club in its drive to inspire young people with disabilities to participate in Boccia , Kurling and other sports. The club, which is based in Hatfield, will use the funding towards relaunch costs, coaching costs, venue hire and equipment. 

Dr David Sollis, sported. Regional Manager for the East of England said: "The club simply inspired us in their passion to bring Boccia to a group of disabled young people in the Hatfield and Hertfordshire area. The relaunch into a PHAB club means that even more people will able to participate, making a huge difference to the community and sported. is proud to be involved with the club and its vision."

Club Chairman Peter Stannard said: "Our club love sported. and now our community will love them too. Money from the grant will help people who don't usually get involved in sport, be part of the sporting world."

sported. has been working in the East of England for the past 12 months supporting over 80 groups to deliver various outcomes including reducing crime and antisocial behaviour, removing barriers to participation for marginalised groups, education in health and wellbeing, building stronger communities and providing young people with skills for the work place and life.

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