delivered by this project on an annual basis. The title of the funding for the project has since changed from BNSF to Community Regeneration Fund (CRF) and is now called the Fairer Scotland Fund (FSF).
This project has been innovative in its approach as it has enabled West Dunbartonshire Council's Sports Development Unit to become the first Sports Development Unit in Scotland to deliver weekly sports activities in 100% of local authority managed Early Education and Childcare Centres. This project has developed into an extremely invaluable sports programme for West Dunbartonshire residents. All programmes delivered by the project are free for participants to ensure the activities are available to all young people. There are currently over 2,100 children participating in the programme every week, which highlights the cost effectiveness and the impact that the project has had in West Dunbartonshire. The Scottish Executive has used this project as an example of best practice in delivering high quality value for money services to the community. In 2007/8 the project gained national recognition by winning a GOLD COSLA Award for delivering excellence in the category of health improvement.
In 2010 the project included targets to increase opportunities for people with a disability by working towards the creation of a West Dunbartonshire Disability Sports Club. This part of the project aims to use this club to improved the infrastructure for disability sport and apply for external funds to deliver programmes that widen opportunities for people to participate in regular sport and physical activity.
'A brilliant initiative - well run with great staff. Children really enjoy it' (Aitkenbar After-school Sports Club, Bellsmyre).
If you are 14 or over and interested in becoming a coach or you just want to find out more information about this programme contact the Project Co-ordinator on 01389 753 557.
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