Funding Opportunity: Toyota Parasport Fund

Sport England have partnered with Toyota and the British Paralympic Association to launch the Toyota Parasport Fund. Organisations looking to support disabled people to return to sport or activity (when Covid-19 restrictions allow) can apply for an award between £1,000 and £5,000!

Key information is outlined below: 

• The fund opened at noon on 7 May and closes at 5pm on 31 May
• Awards of £1000-£5000 are possible
• Awards are to be given to organisations supporting the return to sport or activity for disabled people
• You must register your activity and add an opportunity on the Parasport website, this will provide you with a URL that must then be copied into page five of your application form
• Applications should be focused on returning disabled people to previously run activity, or on enabling previous projects to adapt to resume delivery, when that's possible
• This fund isn’t to support new projects or start-ups, and is aimed at clubs/organisations that already exist
• Applications should be focused on key funding priorities (found on the website) 

For further information, and to apply, click here. 

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 runs from the 10th-16th May. The theme for this year's campaign is nature. Recent research from the Mental Health Foundation has reported becoming more connected with nature can result in: 

• Reduced stress
• Improved overall wellbeing 
• Feelings of positive emotions, including: calmness, joy, creativity, and improved concentration. 

• Reduced risk of depression and anxiety

During Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation are asking YOU to do the following things:

• Experience nature: take time to recognise and grow your connection with nature during the week. Take a moment to notice and celebrate nature in your daily life. You might be surprised by what you notice!
• Share nature: Take a photo, video or sound recording and share the connections you’ve made during the week, to inspire others. Join the discussion on how you’re connecting with nature by using the hashtags #ConnectWithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
• Talk about nature: use our tips, school packs, research and policy guides to discuss in your family, school, workplace and community how you can help encourage people to find new ways to connect with nature in your local environment.

For more information on the campaign, visit the Mental Health Foundation Website by clicking here.