£6,750 funding secured to help Lifeworks deliver ‘Breaking the Barriers’ project for young people with learning disabilities

sported. are pleased to announce that through ongoing one-to-one business support and a grant of £6,750 from the charity, Lifeworks will be able to deliver their 'Breaking the Barriers' project.

With the support of sported. Mentor James Bogue, the charity has produced a three year development plan that outlines Lifeworks long term vision of creating beach sports opportunities for young people with learning disabilities.

sported., play the role of business angels supporting voluntary and community sports groups and are dedicated to sport for development projects across the UK. The charity offers capacity building support and funding to voluntary and community sector projects which run activities for young people aged 11-25.

Lifeworks long term aim is to create annually sustainable beach festival events that engage the local community and offer pathways for young people with learning disabilities to continue their involvement in sport.

Julian Wills, Sported Regional Manager South West said "This is a brilliant idea, brought to life by the Lifeworks team and the mentor support of James. The long term vision of the project to have sustainable sports opportunities for young people with learning disabilities is excellent"