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A Heartfelt Thank You to the National Lottery

A Heartfelt Thank You to the National Lottery

A Heartfelt Thank You to the National Lottery: Supporting Our Saturday Workshops in Guildford

We are thrilled to announce that Synergy Dance Outreach has received funding from the National Lottery to expand our Saturday workshop programmes, in Guildford, Surrey, designed for children and young people with wide-ranging Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and long-term or life-limiting health conditions.

We believe in the transformative power of music and movement for children and teens, and this funding will support Saturday workshop programs that are specifically designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children and teens can explore their creativity, improve their physical health, and build social connections.

What This Funding Means to Us

At Synergy Dance Outreach, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

The funding is supporting the positive impact we strive to make in the lives of children and young people in our community. Here’s how this incredible support will help us:

Increased Accessibility The funding allows us to make our workshops more accessible to a broader range of children and young people.

Inclusive and Safe Environment Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment is at the heart of our program.

The Impact of Our Workshops

Our Saturday workshops are designed to provide a holistic approach to the development and well-being of children and young people with SEND. Here are some of the key benefits our participants experience:

Physical Health and Fitness: Through dance, music, and movement, our participants improve their physical health, coordination, and motor skills in a fun and engaging way.

Social Connections: The workshops offer a unique opportunity for children and young people to build friendships, develop social skills, and feel a sense of community and belonging.

Emotional Well-Being: Engaging in creative activities helps reduce anxiety and stress, promoting emotional well-being and allowing participants to express themselves freely.

Confidence and Self-Esteem: Through improvisation and imaginative play, children and young people gain confidence and self-esteem, empowering them to take on new challenges both inside and outside the workshop.

Communication Skills: Integrating MAKATON signing and interactive activities enhances communication skills, especially for non-verbal participants, ensuring everyone can express their needs and emotions effectively.

A Special Thank You

We extend our gratitude to the National Lottery and its players for making this possible. Your support will be making a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people in Guildford, Surrey. It allows us to provide a nurturing and empowering environment where every participant can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.

We are excited about the future and the continued positive impact our workshops will have on the community. Thank you for helping us to make a lasting difference.

Together, with the support of the National Lottery, we are making a brighter, more inclusive future for children and young people with SEND. Thank you!

Join Us: We invite you to join us on this incredible journey. If you are interested in our Saturday workshops, volunteering or want to learn more about how you can support our mission, please visit our website or contact us on manager@synergydanceoutreach.co.uk

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Synergy Dance® Outreach gains National Lottery funding

PRESS RELEASE: 26 June 2024

Synergy Dance® Outreach gains National Lottery funding

Synergy Dance® Outreach is delighted to have been awarded National Lottery funding from Sport England to support their dance, fitness and yoga classes for those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

The grant will allow Synergy Dance® Outreach to support members of the disability community to access innovative dance and movement classes.

Flexible Fitness – Synergy Seated Dance, Fitness & Yoga

The funded project will deliver 3 x 12-week programs of accessible weekly seated dance, fitness and yoga for older people, adults with disabilities, Long Covid and long-term health conditions in Brighton/Hove.

A set of 10 online video classes will also be delivered.

ParaStars Dance™ and ParaStars Yoga® are seated classes specifically designed for adults and seniors with disabilities, limited mobility, frailty or long-term health conditions. These classes are also suitable for participants with dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

ParaStars Dance™ sessions feature fun and uplifting music and dance moves that increase fitness, confidence, creativity and overall wellbeing.

Enjoyable routines enhance flexibility and muscle strength. The focus on posture and movement promotes stress reduction, and the exercise supports better health, improved toning and fitness and increased stamina, which all help to boost the immune system.

ParaStars Yoga® features calming music and gentle yoga poses that are perfect for increasing fitness, confidence, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. Participants engage in enjoyable stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises that enhance flexibility and core strength while benefiting from a soothing environment.

The classes bring harmony to the mind and body through postures and stretches, aiding focus and improving fitness, core strength, flexibility, motor skills, and posture.

ParaStars Dance™ and ParaStars Yoga® classes include both upper body-only and combined upper and lower body movements to cater to different abilities and needs. We offer differentiated seated movement options to accommodate all levels of ability and fitness. Our inspiring teachers get to know what each person needs most.

CEO of the charity, Rachael Hurton is thrilled to have been awarded the funding:

‘We are delighted to receive recognition and funding from Sport England and the National Lottery. We believe that dance, yoga and movement should be accessible to all, and we enable people of all ages and abilities enjoy our sessions both in person and online. This funding will open up our offer to more numbers of deserving people who can benefit from Synergy’s unique formula.’

ENDS

Notes to Editors

For more details about the project please contact Kathryn O’Toole: kathryn@synergydance.co.uk

Synergy Dance® Outreach is a registered charity, determined to make a difference, offering an inclusive and hybrid model of activities for all, where different levels of fitness and finance are not barriers to participation.

About National Lottery

National Lottery players raise £30m every week for good causes, funding arts, heritage, sports, voluntary and charity projects around the UK. For more information on good causes in your area go to www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk

About Sport England

Sport England is a public body and invests up to £300 million National Lottery and government money each year in projects and programs that help people get active and play sport.

It wants everyone in England, regardless of age, background, or level of ability, to feel able to engage in sport and physical activity. That’s why a lot of its work is specifically focused on helping people who do no, or very little, physical activity and groups who are typically less active – like women, disabled people and people on lower incomes.

www.sportengland.org

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