Sports Jam 2009: ITS BACK!
After the unparalleled success of last years Sports Jam, Brentford FCCST and Access Sport in partnership with Ealing and Hounslow Borough Councils are delighted to announce SPORTS JAM 2009. On Sunday June 28th Gunnersbury Park once again hosts the event that will see a variety of local sports clubs from both Ealing and Hounslow come together to offer a fun packed afternoon of FREE sporting activities. Sports activities on offer include Cricket, Rugby, Trampolining, Kayaking, Tennis and of course Football. WestSide radio will also be in attendance playing the best new sounds and interviewing participants and Access Sport Sporting Ambassadors alike. Sports Jam brings the best of both boroughs sports clubs together to celebrate sport, activity, health and well-being. Activities are aimed at 6 to 16 year olds with all participants receiving a Sports Jam Goody Bag.
Once again we anticipate a high attendance so all prospective attendees are advised to download the registration form and send it to the Trust prior to the event. Deadline for all pre-registrations is June 22nd.
Entrance to the event will be via Popes Lane and those wishing to drive should note that a parking charge towards stewarding costs of £3 will be incurred on the day.
For more details on Sports Jam 09 please download the information/booking form and send your registration in as soon as possible. Sports Jam 09 promises to be Brentford FCCST's biggest and best event to date...Its the summer event you do not want to miss out on!
Sports Jam 2009 - WHATS YOUR SPORT!
Bees Girls Win Cup Final
Brentford Girls (U-14) B team played their Middlesex League Cup Final against Forest United on Sunday 26th April winning the game 4-3. Three of the goals came from Lashan Millwood and Hannah Drenhaus-Carter got the other. Lashan's 1st goal came just before half time after a great through ball from Rhena Eames for Lashan to blast into the bottom left hand corner. Half time score was 1-1.
Brentford's 2nd goal came 2 minutes into the 2nd half after some good 1-2 passing between Leah and Lashan from kick off which resulted in Lashan's shot ending up in the bottom left hand corner again. Hannah got the 3rd goal from the edge of the box leaving the keeper standing and watching the ball go past her. Our last goal came from Lashan who received an excellent pass from Ellie Birbeck in defence for her to run onto, left the defender she was marking with her pace and calmly slotted the ball in the bottom right hand corner.
Player of the match went to Ellie Birbeck.
Brentford FC: League 2 Champions 2009
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brentford FC on there success in being crowned League 2 Champions for 2009. In what has been a truly memorable season, Andy Scott and the team have been outstanding throughout. Having led the league for the best part of the season, Andy and the team have proved themselves worthy champions. Credit should also go to all the staff at Brentford FC who work tirelessly to ensure both the team and the fans have the best support possible.
Saturdays result rounds of a fantastic season in the history of the Bees, with our recent success in being named Community Club of the Year 2009, the Trust achieving Football League Silver Status and winning the Pro-Active Best Partnership Award 2009.
So here is looking forward to 2009/10, for what is hoped will be another great season for Brentford FC.
Come on you Bees!
Brentford FC CST Achieve FA League Silver Accreditation
Following on from our success at the Football League Awards, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has this week been named as one of 31 recipients of the Football League Trust’s Sliver Status. The Award is recognition for all the work we do in the Community.
Each club will receive £48k to invest into Community activities as part of the Trust’s £1.72m pledge to Community schemes across the country.
In the Coca-Cola Championship, the Silver award winners are Derby County, Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Watford, Barnsley, Charlton Athletic, Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
In Coca-Cola League 1, awards have gone to Brighton & Hove Albion, Crewe Alexandra, Huddersfield Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Oldham Athletic, Swindon Town, Tranmere Rovers, Colchester United, Leyton Orient, Millwall, Northampton Town, Scunthorpe United and Southend United.
In Coca-Cola League 2, awards went to Brentford, Notts County, Rochdale, Bradford City, Grimsby Town, Morecambe and Rotherham United.
Football League Trust General Manager Dave Edmundson said: “I would like to heartily congratulate all the clubs who have achieved their Silver award. This is a wonderful indication of the new levels of impact and engagement that schemes are bringing to the communities they serve.
“More importantly, this demonstrates the impressive range of projects and initiatives delivered by League clubs in all four themes, and the partnerships being established in both the public and private sectors.”
Edmundson added: “Overall standards are high, and there is no doubt that the Trust, along with the support of all the clubs, intend to maintain this rising trend of improvement.”
Luke Skelhorn, Brentford FCCST General Manager said “The Football League Trust Silver accreditation provides Brentford FC Community Sports Trust with a kite mark for the quality of our programme and the activities that we deliver. With only a limited number of Football League clubs in the country achieving silver and our recent success in winning the League 2 Community Club of the Year, the Trust continues to be one o f the leading community organisations in the country.”
To achieve Silver status, the clubs had to fulfil a range of criteria set out by the Trust. These include:
• An approved level of governance, including representation of at least one senior club executive and at least two strategically-chosen external trustees on the scheme’s board
• At least one themed officer working on projects relating to one of The Football League Trust’s four core themes (social inclusion/ community cohesion, health, education and sports participation)
• A minimum of a three-year business plan showing sustainable programmes being delivered across all four of The Football League Trust’s core themes.
• Evidence of how funding provided by The Football League Trust is being utilized and how it will be used to attract additional funding into the schemes
• Evidence of how schemes are linked into local decision making groups, for example Local Strategic Partnerships
• Evidence on how the schemes works with the Football Club on issues relating to youth development
• A strong player appearance policy
• Charitable status in place
All clubs must also have met The Football League Trust Minimum Charter standard.
Brentford Vs Luton – Tickets Available For The Last Game Of The Season
Brentford FC CST is able to offer families and groups a reduced price ticket offer for the last game of the season, Brentford Vs Luton at Griffin Park on Saturday 2nd May 2009. This final game could potentially see Brentford FC win promotion to Coca-Cola League 1. Brentford FC CST has a fantastic value for money family ticket offer at just £20 for a family of four. The trust also has a group ticket available at the price of £10 per adult and £2.50 per child when buying in a group of 10 or more. Requests for tickets will be taken on a first come first served basis and the closing date is Monday 20th April 2009. For further details or to request tickets please contact Amy Crook at acrook@brentfordfccst.com or call her on 0208 326 7034.
Girls and Women’s Sponsored Walk – Saturday 11th April 2009
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust Kickz project is organising a sponsored walk to help raise awareness of cervical cancer which tragically claimed the life of Jade Goody.
The kickz sponsored walk aims to encourage women and girls in the London Borough of Hounslow to come together and unite in support of cancer research and to recognise the need to stay healthy and be physically active. It is an opportunity to meet girls and women from within our community and share experiences and stories.
The event will see participants walk around the perimeter of the Brentford FC pitch 14 times. This equates to 5 kilometers/ 3 miles which is the same amount required to complete the Breast cancer race for life. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and footwear to make your walk as enjoyable as possible. It is also important to bring water or fluids with you to ensure that you are hydrated at all times.
The event will generate a good atmosphere at Griffin Park, the walk will be accompanied by music to keep you motivated and constant encouragement offered from staff and helpers. There will also be an opportunity for you to obtain tickets to see Brentford FC entertain Exeter in the afternoon and gather more information on the opportunities available to women and girls in the London Borough of Hounslow.
If you are interested in taking part please contact Natalie Arbuckle at narbuckle@brentfordfccst.com or telephone 020 8326 7030. If you would like to sponsor the event all donations are welcome and can be made at http://www.justgiving.com/brentfordfc_cst.
Thank you
Natalie Arbuckle
Kickz Project Coordinator
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
‘A Winning Partnership’
Sunday March 29th saw Brentford FC named Football League Community Club of the Year (League 2) for the second time in 4 years!
The Football League Awards took place at The Grosvenor Hotel on Sunday night and were attended by representatives from all Football League Clubs.
Brentford FCCST were nominated in the Community Club of the Year category (League 2) and faced strong competition from other League 2 clubs Wycombe Wanderers, Rochdale, Bradford City and Rotherham United.
What really impressed the judges was the scale of the Trusts involvement within its Community, which sees us working in 100 schools and 40 housing estates. Also, the Trusts strategy of participation through partnership sees them working with over 30 partners in the public, private and voluntary sector. In 2008 the Trust delivered over 5000 sessions across15 different sports. Alongside the Trust’s wide range of activities including initiatives such as social inclusion project ‘Kickz’, a multi-faceted education programme delivered through The Griffin Park Learning Zone, health awareness campaign ‘Bee Healthy’, and the new Brentford Boating Arch, the key achievement in 2008 has been the growth of the disability programme which has seen the Trust secure new funding and take on a full-time Disability Officer. With more projects, more sessions and more participants, the Community Sports Trust now offers a whole new level of disability activity.
The judging panel was made up of members from within the Football Community including John Motson and Steve Claridge.
Commenting on the Award, Trust Chief Executive Lee Doyle said “We provide 5,000 coaching sessions in 15 different sports every year, and this is great recognition in our 20th year as football in the community and 5th as a Trust. There is a real connection with the community in Brentford and when we move to the new stadium, we hope to create a hub for the community where not only can a football club operate, but we can offer links to health and education."
He added: "There is a lot of power in the football league in terms of reaching out to communities. Both collectively and through individual clubs we have to look at the opportunity we have to positively affect peoples' lives. We are giving people across the board opportunities that they just would not have had before."
The Trust also received another award last week, being named Partner of the Year (West London) at the Pro-Active Awards on Friday evening. Coupled with both Awards, last week also saw the Launch of the Trusts new Sponsorship deal with West London Audi which saw Trust coaching staff take delivery of a new fleet of Audis.
West London Audi Head of Business Ray Campbell said, “As part of the Sytner Group, we are keen to actively participate in local community projects and charities wherever possible. Audi are a dynamic brand and therefore feel our association with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, who are leaders in delivering sports coaching, will be an excellent partnership. My team and I are really looking forward to working with Lee and the BFCCST coaches in the coming years I and hope our local residents will enjoy the benefits of our affiliation”
2009 is proving to be an extremely successful year to date; with new initiatives and programmes the Trust aims to offer more activities and events than ever before. If you would like more information on the Trust please visit our website at www.brentfordfccst.com or call 0845 262 9495.
ENDS
Lee Coleman: End of an Era!
Today the Trust bids a very very fond farewell to Lee Coleman who is leaving us after 9 years to join the Fire Service. Lee, who for the past 3 years has been our Area Leader for Hounslow has always been a real character within our organisation and has proved time and time again to be an enthusiastic, well motivated and extremely popular member of staff.
Lee has worked on every major project we have ran here at the Trust and has always been on hand to assist others with the delivery of their programmes and events. We would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye to Lee and to wish him all the very best for the future.
Good Luck Lee, and best wishes.
The Brentford FCCST Team
(See you in Richmond tonight)
Audi West London & Brentford FCCST: DRIVING COMMUNITY SPORT
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust have teamed up with West London Audi to become the Trust’s motoring partner.
Since converting to a Sports Trust three years ago the organisation has gone from strength to strength. Recent statistics indicate that the Trust create 140,000 participation opportunities across 15 sports in the last year. Each week the Trust develops sport at over 60 schools and 40 local housing estates. Recent new projects include an Extreme Ability programme offering new participation opportunities for people with disabilities and the creation of a new Boating arch under Kew Bridge.
Brentford & West London Audi dual branded vehicles will take to the streets transporting coaches and equipment to community venues across Ealing, Hounslow and Richmond.
BFCCST Chief Executive Lee Doyle said, “ The fact that we have created a new partnership with a top brand is an indication of how far the Trust has come in 3 years. Our overarching strategy is ‘Participation through Partnership’. Both Ray and I want this partnership to be more than a car sponsorship programme, we are looking at creating joint team building, sports participation and matchday events.”
West London Audi Head of Business Ray Campbell said, “As part of the Sytner Group, we are keen to actively participate in local community projects and charities wherever possible. Audi are a dynamic brand and therefore feel our association with Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, who are leaders in delivering sports coaching, will be an excellent partnership. My team and I are really looking forward to working with Lee and the BFCCST coaches in the coming years I and hope our local residents will enjoy the benefits of our affiliation”
The Official Launch takes place at Audi West London's showroom on the Great West Road today (25th March) at 12.30pm. More news on the event will follow.
ESP provides multi-skills training for BFC CST staff
On Monday 23rd March, staff from Brentford FCCST attended Green Dragon Primary School were they took part in a multi-skills training programme delivered by Education Special Project Ltd (ESP).
The training was provided in partnership with Alan Watkinson, Partnership Development Manager for Isleworth & Syon School.
ESP’s Lead CPD Trainer Scott Benton and Ex Tranmere Defender Dave Challinor were on hand to deliver the training session. ESP’s Continual Professional Development programme is recognised by a range of national agencies that see it clearly supporting schools in embedding their ideas and designs through clear and effective practical examples.
All modules are appropriate for Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Schools. The Level One Training programme helps staff understand the key ingredients in the delivery of effective multi-skills activities, giving them the skills needed to be able to develop practical ideas using the Multi-skills zones and the relationship between the playground and the development of movement competencies. The modular approach enables Schools and School Sports Partnerships to tailor a training package to meet the specific needs of both coaches and participants, maximising the role of play and physical activity.
Alan Watkinson said, “working with ESP on Playground Markings and the progression of physical literacy is at the core of every child’s access to the curriculum. The system provide opportunities for both sporty and non sporty children to participate and develop. We are now working with ESP and Brentford FCCST to introduce parental engagement workshops that are designed to encourage parental/child engagement and learning”
In Hounslow, 15 Primary Schools have already had the CPD playground markings installed and it is hoped that during the next 6 months over 30 more primary and secondary schools will have the markings and staff trained to Level One standard.
Brentford FCCST would like to thank Alan and ESP for providing us with CPD training. Training such as this is invaluable for the ongoing development of our coaching staff. It is integral to our development as a leading Community Sports Trust that we stay up to date with all new coaching, sports and educational programmes and techniques. This ensures our staff have the best skills and training to maintain the quality and development of our multi-sports and education programme.
Bees Buzzing after Secretary of State visits Brentford Football Club and sees "great vision for a club at the heart of its community"
Posted Feb 6th 2008
On 27 January the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Andy Burnham, visited Brentford Football Club's community activities at the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and the Griffin Park Learning Zone and called in at the proposed site for the new Brentford Community Stadium at Lionel Road. The visit was arranged by Brentford and Isleworth MP and Health Minister, Ann Keen, who accompanied the Secretary of State.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
In a two hour visit, the party's first port of call was the Community Sports Trust offices where they met the Trust's Chairman, Ian Dobie, Chief Executive, Lee Doyle, Vice Chair, Professor Steve Hodkinson and General Manager, Luke Skelhorn. Also present wereDonald Kerr, representing the boards of Bees United and Brentford FC, Brian Burgess who is leading work on the Brentford Community Stadium, Simon Lister, Director of Pro-Active West London and local resident, Bela Cunha.
The work of the Trust in the local community was showcased in two dvds produced by Communications Manager, Paul Skelhorn, the second of which focused on the work being undertaken by the Trust to establish a strong Olympic legacy around the 2012 London Games.
Since converting to a multi-sports charity in 2005 the scope and depth of work undertaken by the Trust has expanded significantly, with 28 full time and a further 50 Part Time staff employed.This has created a staggering 149,000 sports participations each year across 15 sports to young people in four London Boroughs. The Secretary of State and Health Minister were impressed by the ability to deliver sports to the community irrespective of the social background of individuals and were delighted to hear from the Trust's Disabilities Officer, Pete Shears, about the growing range of activities for people of all ages with disabilities.
Brentford Boating Club
In an arch beneath Kew Bridge the visitors were able to see, first hand, some of the Community Sports Trust's work taking place. The project, funded by St George West London with support from the B&Q awards and London Marathon Trust, is an example of the private, public and voluntary sectors working together to regenerate a disused building and offer a wide range of boating activities. The Community Sports Trust has also partnered Thames Explorers to provide an educational programme linked to the Thames for schools and community groups.
Lionel Road
At a whistle-stop pause in Lionel Road, Brian Burgess explained the community-focused proposals to regenerate this industrial site by relocating the Football Club into a modern 20,000 seat stadium together with related leisure and community facilities. Discussions are currently taking place with Hounslow Council to include a replacement for the Fountains Leisure Centre and with the local Primary Care Trust, NHS Hounslow, about including a new Health Centre. These proposals are being developed in partnership with Barratt Homes Ltd and would complement other projects to regenerate the nearby Brentford Town Centre.
Griffin Park Learning Zone
The final stop was to the Griffin Park Learning Zone where Jo Emmerson, the London Borough of Hounslow Study Support Manager, explained the work undertaken by her team as a fusion of football and education, and a creative hub of ideas and innovative approaches to learning. The GPLZ is almost 5 years old and has developed the range of its activities with each successive year. In 2008 it catered for 2,300 of Hounslow's young people aged from 8 to 18 years; offering them the opportunity to build self-esteem and motivation and encouragingindependent learners which ultimately impacts on their attainment.
The team were also joined by Karen Adams and Michelle Rooney from Parents in Touch, a local voluntary group who provide support to children with disabilities and their families.
One Brentford
To provide a final overview the visitors enjoyed a dvd entitled "One Brentford" which further emphasises the connections between all the elements that form part of Brentford Football Club, including the Supporters Trust, Bees United, which owns the 60% majority shareholding in the Club.
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Andy Burnham said:
"It was great to see first-hand the excellent work going on in community sport in Brentford. The strong partnerships between Brentford FC, Bees United, the Community Sports Trust and Griffin Park Learning Zone have been key to the area's success in pushing sports participation up. This can help us deliver a strong legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The stadium project shows great vision for a club at the heart of its community. I have pledged to do whatever I can to help move it forward."
Ann Keen, MP for Brentford and Isleworth said:
"This visit came about as a result of my Gunnersbury Park campaign.
"Seeing all the good things the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust does, and the club's plans for a new stadium not far from the park, I thought the obvious thing to do was to look at how we can join the two up."
She added: "I wanted the Secretary of State to come and see what the Trust is doing and get an idea of how local parks can be used for the benefit of the whole community; we were all very excited by the possibilities this presented and I know Andy left very impressed by what the Trust has been doing."
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