2019- 2020 Active - changing lives for the better through physical activity and sport Chair’s Foreword 4

Contents Strategy Objectives 6

10 Year Activity Aims 7

Highlights 8

Workforce and Insight 10

Disability and Inclusion 12

Education 14 3 Our Purpose We are not about elite sport - we are about activity for all. We help those with mental health We help people most in need and most at problems, long-term physical disabilities, young risk of inactivity across Sussex by working and older people, the isolated and those living Satellite Clubs 15 collaboratively to change lives for the better in deprived areas take part in fun activities that through physical activity and sport. improve their health and happiness in a way We provide opportunities for people to get that suits them. We are passionate about what Events 16 involved in sport and physical activity for we do and deliver a whole range of events and enjoyment as well as wider health and social programmes, and work with partners across outcomes. Sussex so people can try something new with people just like themselves. Our Vision Chief Executive’s Reflections 22 We bring people together to make Sussex a Driving physical activity transformation in Sussex, happier and healthier place. Join us. with everybody in the county physically active and healthier and happier communities created. Income and Expenditure 24 How We Work Active Sussex, one of the 43 Active Partnerships (Engaging Communities, Transforming Lives) Meet the Board 25 across , works with partners, schools and communities to transform people’s lives for the better through the power of sport and physical activity. Become an Active Sussex Supporter 26 95% of our partner organisations were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the support received from Active Sussex Welcome to the 88% of our partner organisations would recommend us to a friend or colleague CHAIR’S F OREWORD Active Sussex Equality Standard (Foundation Level) organisation

Safeguarding: Good to Very Good - Annual Report Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) 2019-2020

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Welcome to the Active Sussex Annual Report for organisation can help the people most at risk physical activity sector, the Active Sussex team 2019-20. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’m of inactivity to become more physically active - responded quickly, enabling all staff members to delighted to say it has been another fantastic year particularly in the areas of Sussex where physical work remotely and flexibly. Sport England also for both Active Sussex and for our partners. activity levels are at its lowest. confirmed the extension of funding to Active This year saw the organisation really settle into The organisation delivered several events, Sussex until March 2022, and extra programme its new strategic focus, moving away from the including two strategic Active Sussex Network funding opportunities, providing the organisation direct delivery of activity programmes and into an and Conference events, the inspiring Sussex with extra stability and allowing for new and approach designed to help people who are most School Games and Parallel Youth Games, and of extended projects to help reach those most at risk of inactivity across Sussex. course, our glittering Sussex Sports Awards – affected by Covid-19. Active Sussex works collaboratively to create the the high-profile and unforgettable event in the On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would conditions for an active nation and use the power annual community awards calendar. like to take this opportunity to thank Sadie, the of sport and physical activity to transform lives. Through these annual events, the Active Sussex staff team and local partners for their passion and efforts over the past year - particularly in Working with partners in the public, private and team have been exemplary and have maintained Stephanie Maurel light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic - working community voluntary sectors, our organisation the high standards we have come to expect of Active Sussex Chair of Trustees advocates for sustained investment in sport and them. to improve lives for the better and increase investment in physical activity and sport across physical activity at a local level. The end of the year saw the onset of the Covid-19 Sussex. We do this through our Active Sussex Strategy pandemic which, with the mandatory national 2018-23, which continues to inform our work lockdown resulted in the cancellation of several during the reporting period. It enables a better School Games events and the bringing all face-to- understanding of the inactive population in face Active Sussex activity to a halt. Sussex and focuses on how (with partners) the Despite the inevitable impact that had across the “Active Sussex are a reliable, hardworking and trustworthy team who provide consistent, high quality advice, services and shared information.” – Partner organisation 6 STRATEGY OBJECTIVES Our Objectives Strategy 2018-2023 Active Sussex using a‘peoplelikeme’approach. Werecognise appropriate solutionsforour targetaudiences stakeholders outinthecommunity todelivery diverse partnerstoengagepeople tobemore significant decreaseinlocalpeopleclassedas We willworkwithstakeholderstofacilitatea the importanceofengaging with newand We willworkmorecloselywith voluntary 4. Buildrelationships 1. Reduceinactivity active, moreoften. inactive inSussex. and individualdevelopmentofourcommunities To improvethephysicalandmentalwellbeing, physical activityinSussexas aresultofour To seekincreasedinvestment insportand as aresultofourworkwithstakeholders. 2. Betterhealthandwellbeing 5. Growinvestment advice orcollaboration. To partnerwithlocalbusinesses andencourage physical activityattheforefrontofnewpolicies and infrastructureprojectssuchashousing developments, transportpolicyandpublic We willworkwithstakeholderstoplace them tosupportphysicalactivity and 3. Putactivitycentrestage community sportinSussex. 6. Corporatesupport health planning. 19% By 2023ouraimistosee5%fewerinactivepeopleinSussex. AIM BY2023 look like? What willsuccess % ofinactivepeople Chichester 32% Arun Arun Worthing Horsham Worthing Horsham Adur Adur Crawley Hove Brighton & Hove Brighton & Mid Sussex Mid Sussex Lewes Lewes Wealden Wealden Eastbourne Rother Rother Hastings Hastings next tenyears. inactivity levelsinthecountybylocalauthorityareaandhowweexpectthese toimproveoverthe Sussex ismadeupof13localauthorityareasgoverning264wards.Below, youwillfindamapof activity levelsbetterthanthenationalaverage. By 2028ouraimistosee10%fewerinactivepeopleinSussex,so that all our localauthoritieshave AIM BY2028 2017-18 ACTIVELIVESSURVEYINACTIVITYBYLOCALAUTHORITY Chichester Chichester Chichester Arun Arun Arun Worthing Horsham Worthing Horsham Worthing Horsham Adur Adur Adur Crawley Crawley Crawley Hove Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Brighton & Mid Sussex Mid Sussex Mid Sussex Lewes Lewes Lewes Wealden Wealden Wealden Eastbourne Eastbourne Eastbourne Rother Rother Rother Hastings Hastings Hastings

7 10 YEAR ACTIVITY AIMS 8 HIGHLIGHTS Here aresomeofourfavouritehighlightsfrom2019-20. award nominees–wecouldn’tdoourworkwithoutyou! sponsors, aneventparticipant,oroneofourinspiring Whether you’realong-timepartner,oneofourfantastic Thank youtoallwhohavemadetheyearsuchasuccess. for ActiveSussex! What ayearit’sbeen Youngsters worktogetheratParallel Youth TEAMWORK Games 2019 Participant concentratesonthe task at hand ParallelYouthGames CONCENTRATION 2019 Participants enjoytheParallelYouth Games2019 HAVING FUN Introducing theSussexSchool OPENING CEREMONY Games 2019 on 2018/2019 518 followersonLinkedIn-up24.5% 9,000 videoviews 61,546 sessions,31,135visitors Website: 118,898pageviews, 23.5% on2018/19 1,210 followersonInstagram-up 24.5% on2018/19 3,011 followsonFacebook-up 2018/19 7,483 followsonTwitter-up4% Team rivals supporteachother at Sussex School Games2019 SPORTSMANSHIP SUSSEX CHAMPIONS PERFORMERS SPECIAL GUESTS YOUNG LEADERS SMILES ALL ROUND Southern Sharks winners, Sussex Performance at the Sussex School GB Rowing Star Charles Cousins at the Sussex School Games 2019 Group photo at the Sussex School School Games 2019 Games opening ceremony Sussex School Games 2019 Games 2019

BALANCING ACT GLITTERING SPORTS STARS ACTIVE SUSSEX CLUB OF THE YEAR YOUNG SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE ACTIVE SUSSEX TEAM The Living Room circus perform at the Sussex Sports Legendary GB athletics star, Whitehawk Football Club, Sussex Sports Awards 2019 YEAR Team photo with Kriss Akabusi, Sussex Sports Awards 2019 Kriss Akabusi MBE with our Chief The Platinum Publishing Group Young Sports Awards 2019 Executive, Sadie Mason MBE Personality of the Year - Bryony Pitman (Archery), Sussex Sports Awards 2019

QUALITY START ACTIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR MORE THAN JUST WALKING NETWORKING A WORKFORCE FOR AN ACTIVE NATION GETTING STUCK IN Little Common School, Sussex Sports Awards 2019 Ferring Walking Group - Active Champion The Active Sussex Network 2020 Zoe from our Workforce project in Hastings and Rother Delegates get involved at the Active Award winners at Sussex Sports Awards 2019 at her Powerhoop class Sussex Network 2020 10 WORKFORCE AND INSIGHT direct result offundingbeing providedto upskill Pelvic Floor’sessions. Theseexamplesarea avoiding surgery afterattending‘AdoreYour most inactiveward inSussex,andaparticipant delivered withinaGPpracticein Sidley,the Examples oftheseprojectsinclude TaiChibeing to supportwithinthemostinactive wards. Rother. TheDistrictCouncilidentified 25projects to demonstraterealcommunity impactwithin The WorkforceInvestmentFund hascontinued people intheircommunities. workforce toengagesomeofthemostinactive a ‘personlikeme’sportandphysicalactivity to co-designtheworkforceprojectanddevelop lead stakeholdersforthe£40,000investment Hastings BoroughCounciland3VAbecamethe Lewes. InadditiontoRotherDistrictCouncil, areas ofHastings,Wealden,Eastbourneand in targetwardstoincludethelocalauthority Sussex utilisedthisfundingtoscaleupitswork Based onlastyear’sprojectwithinRother,Active Workforce InvestmentFund activity? people inphysical engage moreinactive workforce inyourarea How couldthe running herown Powerhoopclasses. grew. Zoetrained Lornaupandsheisnow class, lost6stone, andslowlyherconfidence confidence andanxiety.Shefell inlovewiththe overweight, andsufferingwith a severelackof began attendingZoe’sclass.She wasunfitand her tobecomeaPowerhoopInstructor. Lorna potential tomotivateotherwomen andfunded Investment Fund,ActiveRother spotted Zoe’s As astrategicpartnerintheWorkforce Zoe’s Story:InspiringWomentobeActive Forum’ onFacebook. through a‘HastingsandStLeonardsCoach establishing anonlinecommunityoflearning their WorkforceDevelopmentGrants,whilst phase. HastingsBoroughCouncillaunched and movedintotheirworkforcedevelopment their ‘understandingtheaudiences’phase Hastings BoroughCounciland3VA,completed The otherstrategicpartnerswithintheproject, activity leaders. Liz hasbeensupported tobecomeacoach Through Active Sussex’s workforceproject, join in. After fouryears,shepluckedup thecourageto Running toBeatSuicidegroupthat metthere. in aWellbeingHubBexhill,she observedthe for muchofherlife.Volunteering asacleaner Liz sufferedfromsevereanxiety anddepression Liz’s Story:InactivetoActivator health. support morelocalwomenwiththeirpelvicfloor physiotherapy teamarediscussinghowZoecan Following theseimpressiveresults,theNHS possible Carolewillnolongerrequiresurgery. Their progresshasbeensomarked,thatitis Carole tostrengthenherpelvicfloor. awaiting surgery,Zoeworkedintensivelywith issue whichZoesignpostedtotheNHS.While Instructor. Oneparticipant,Carole,hadasevere Zoe tobecomeanAdoreYourPelvicFloor Active Sussex’sworkforceinvestmentfunded qualification. Liz isnowstudyingforherlevel2coaching become activeandimprovetheirmentalhealth. and issupportingmanymorelocalpeopleto £ RunningSpace -runningtobeatsuicide Story A WorkforceforanActiveNation:Zoe’s to inthemostinactiveareasSussex. Over 1,000residentshavebeenspoken Sport England £40,000 grantinvestmentfrom “I’ve really grown in confidence. I feel really passionate about getting women active. I’ve just completely changed in myself .” - Zoe, Powerhoop and Adore Your Pelvic Floor instructor through the Workforce project 607 people are now signed up to the Sussex Disability Sports Network

394 participants at the Sussex Supporting inclusive Parallel Youth Games 2019 100% of SDSN delegates reported that they found the networking physical activity opportunities ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ 90 delegates across two Sussex DISABILITY AND INCLUSION Disability Sports Network events in across Sussex 2019

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During 2019/20, the organisation has led, and benefits of working in partnership from their also contributed to local authority fora and award-winning disability programme. steering groups across the whole county. The event also saw Ricky Perrin, Manager Active Sussex has influenced the work of its of Sussex Bears wheelchair Basketball Team local partners in developing inclusive physical share his difficult journey following an accident activity and sports provision (especially resulting in being paralysed from the waist for people with disabilities and long-term down. conditions) through its strategic relationships, Working in collaboration to drive disability its newly formed physical activity fora and and inclusion sport and physical activity the ever-evolving Sussex Disability Sports across the county was the main focus. The Network (SDSN). In early 2020, Active Sussex event also featured discussions around sports facilitated an SDSN partner audit to ensure provisions for different groups such as adults it remained fit for purpose to achieve its with learning disabilities, wheelchair users and outcomes and had alignment with current mental health. priorities and needs moving forward. “For us working in collaboration is a really important Sussex Disability Sports Network April 2019 Tom and Sam - two Albion in the Community piece and it’s really interesting about how we can help participants - featured in a special question time, hosted by Paul Brackley, Albion in the other sports providers to improve the possibilities for Community’s Disability Manager. Paul also young people and adults with disability in Sussex” showcased best practice examples and the - Paul Brackley, Albion in the Community’s Disability Manager Working collaboratively with partners to ensure everyone can benefit from getting active

This Girl Can We used this campaign throughout the year to simple steps to look after their mental health This Girl Can is a celebration of active women engage our partners who support people with a and wellbeing. everywhere who are doing their thing no matter long term condition, as a way to inspire, educate Join the Movement how they do it, how they look or even how and share stories. Join the Movement is the latest national sweaty they get. Every Mind Matters campaign from Sport England and funded by We continued the #FitGotReal campaign On 7 October 2019, Public Health England The National Lottery. It was launched in March with a new video made with our This Girl Can launched Every Mind Matters which was the first 2020 in light of the coronavirus outbreak, aiming Ambassador, Tess Agnew, inspiring women to national NHS mental health campaign. to give people the advice and tools they need to get active in their local park. We were invited to get involved with the help stay active while the country deals with the Our campaign videos saw another wave of campaign on World Mental Health Day on 10 national lockdown. popularity as women sought inspiration to keep October 2019, which coincided with our Sussex We created our own local hashtag active at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Disability Sports Network. The main focus of the #StayActiveSussex to keep track of specific SDSN was on mental health with presentations initiatives and resources across Sussex to help We Are Undefeatable on mental health support through physical keep people healthy and active at home. We Are Undefeatable is a national campaign to activity and sport. We shared the campaign support the 15 million people who live with one video and did some separate promotion and had or more long-term health conditions in England. “There is no right way to get active. As a focus on mental health. Launched in August 2019, it aims to help those long as you’re having fun and you’re We also promoted the campaign with our with conditions such as diabetes, cancer, getting your heart rate up, that is all partners and network by sharing free resources arthritis and Parkinson’s to build physical that counts - because every movement to encourage adults to be more aware of their activity into their lives. mental health and help them discover free, counts!” - Tess, our Active Sussex, This Girl Can Ambassador 14 EDUCATION Sport Premium website reports toassess how out amappingtask toreviewPrimaryPE& they offer.Each academic year,wecarry to thequalityof PE,sportandphysicalactivity make additionalandsustainable improvements fenced, andschoolsmustusethe fundingto totalled justover£8min2019-20; itisring- The PrimaryPEandSportPremium inSussex funding acrossschool. Premium andmaximisetheimpactof conditions oftheGovernment’sPE&Sport schools toensuretheymeetthegrant objective supportandadvicetoprimary In 2019-20wecontinuedtoprovidefree, one tosix. funding basedonthenumberofpupilsinyears Sport Premium(PPSP),andschoolsreceivethe the qualityofPEandsport-Primary& of achievingself-sustainingimprovementin directly intoprimaryschoolswiththeobjective The Governmentinvests£320mperyear About Education Sussex Primary usage oftheprimary PEandsportpremium. schools havelocal examplesoftheeffective number oflocal case studiessothatSussex Government strategy.Wehave developed a practice andworksinlinewiththe current Active Sussexencouragesevidence based Engagement CaseStudy St Leonard’sCEPAcademyFamily Sussex. have previouslynotengagedwithActive engagement, particularlyfromschoolsthat meeting grantconditionsandincreasedschool and hasledtohigherpercentagesofschools are successfullycommunicatedtoschools ensures thatkeymessagesandopportunities Coordinators withourofferofsupport.This Leadership Team,SchoolGovernorsandPE schools, targetingHeadteachers/Senior During theyearweengagedwithprimary support basedontheresults. schools arespendingtheirfundingandprovide PE Conference. 2020 shepresentedagainatthe WestSussex Active SussexConference,andinFebruary about theimpactofprogrammeat gave aninspirationalkeynotepresentation Training workshops.InSeptember2019she supports ourPE&SportPremiumGovernor an ActiveSussexHeadteacherChampionthat 60 minutes.MarieBurgess,theHeadteacher,is families toachievetherecommendedactive families intheprogramme,inspiringpupilsand of school.Theyhavesuccessfullyengaged150 pupils andfamiliesinphysicalactivityoutside their PE&SportPremiumfundingtoengage At StLeonardsCEPAcademy,theyhaveutilised “Thank youforallthegoodwork thatyou do forthehealth,conditioning, wellbeing, - SchoolGovernor, Slindon C ofEPrimarySchool deliver tomake people’slivessomuch interaction thatyoupromote andhelp team building,socialandworking voucher andapersonalisedPEjacket schools winninga£200equipment Sussex TrainingNeedsSurveywith5 95 schoolscompletedtheActive Conference attended theWestSussexPE Over 100delegatesfrom96schools 2018/19 780 subscribers–increaseof307on the award applications with57schoolsgaining A recordnumberofQualityStart better.” 22 schoolsreceived1-2-1meetings Premium &HealthAssessmentWheel 60 schoolspurchasedPE&Sport primary schoolsinWestSussex school governorsfromover40 Training Workshopsengaging52 3 PE&SportPremiumGovernor 73% ofattendees being female. accessing theprogramme across33clubs,with During 2019/20 wesaw632youngpeople England’s strategy ‘TowardsanActiveNation’. 2018-21, andasignificantcontributor toSport contributors totheActiveSussex Strategy in Sussexcontinuedtobeoneof thekey This yeartheSatelliteClubprogramme Satellite Clubs2019/20 needs. convenient sessionsthatarebasedaroundtheir the creationofenjoyable,appealing,and part regularlyinsportandactivitythrough opportunities foryoungpeopletotake economic groups.SatelliteClubsprovide with disabilitiesandthosefromlowersocio- but arenotlimitedtofemales,youngpeople represented groupsinsport.Theseinclude, become moreactive,whilsttargetingunder- young peopleaged14-19andhelpingthem The SatelliteClubprogrammeisfocusedon About for youngpeople opportunities provide new Satellite clubscan Softball club)and designactivities. including coaching(fromHorsham Broncos 38 year9girlstookpartin201 hour sessions, produced newHorshamBroncos Caps! t-shirts andlasercutbaseballbats –andthen the project–inthistheyproducedteam onto akitthateachparticipantreceivesduring team identity.Thesedesignsarethenprinted where theyworktogetherwhilecreatinganew energy thentransfersbacktotheclassroom to wanttakepartandlearnnewskills–all environment thatencouragesyoungpeople create apositiveandwelcomingplaying barrier toplayingsport.Theircoachingpartners young people,focusingonthosewhohavea initiative thatfusesdesignandsporttoengage Future ProofCIChavedevelopeda‘GoSketch’ Case study–‘GoSketch’Initiative • • • For thefuture approach. age, usingaplacebasedandoutcome led Young peopleinSussexregardless oftheir and under-representedChildren and We willtargetthemostinactive, vulnerable across Sussex. innovative waysofdeliveringactivities and continuetosupportfund group activitysessionscanbeginagain, partners tounderstandwhenandhow We willcontinuetoworkwithourdelivery existing clubs. offer sustainabilitygrantstoafurther22 people inSussex.Wewillalsoaimto the 50mostinactiveareasforyoung across Sussexwithatleast80%within Our targetistodeliver28newprojects 77 SatelliteClubssustainedsince2013 Satellite Clubinitiative. scheme, jointlyfundedinSussex by the Crime CommissionerREBOOTreferral partners throughtheSussexPolice& 91 youngpeoplereferredtoleisure attendees beingfemale across 33newclubswith73%of in thesatelliteclubprogramme, 632 youngpeoplehavebeenengaged - TeacherinvolvedwithGoSketchatEastbourne skills andconfidencearedevelopingas participate inPEsessions.Sporting

“Students arenowwillingto Believe inYou Sussex for inactiveyoungpeoplein within thetop50priorityareas 27 ofthe33newclubsarelocated Spirit ofCurling a result.” Academy 15 SATELLITE CLUBS 130 delegates across the two events

EVENTS 100% delegate satisfaction Active Sussex Active Sussex Conference 2019 delegate feedback

Active Sussex Network 2020 delegate Network feedback

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About opportunity, to take part in exercise regardless manager at the National Centre for Sport “Coming to an event like this gives an The Active Sussex Network events brings of barriers, whether it’s cost or convenience. and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) and expert in opportunity to hear other stories about together member organisations and local physical activity and healthy ageing, reminded what’s going on in the area, network and The conference also featured: partners that deliver physical activity and sport delegates of the importance of collaborative make connections with other professionals across Sussex including: local authorities, leisure • ‘Physical Activity Through and After working to tackle inactivity, giving examples that have the same passion, drive and trusts, national governing bodies of sport, Cancer,’ led by Rosie Sadler, a Cancer from her Move More project in Sheffield. Her interests as you.” health agencies, educational & community Activity Coordinator from Albion in the message that a joined-up approach will create a - Marie Burgess, Head Teacher, St Leonards organisations. Community. culture where ‘the whole will be more than the Church of England Primary Academy sum of its parts’ resonated with delegates. Meeting twice a year in central Sussex locations, • Long Term Conditions workshop led by Nick Seecharan, from the Sussex Health & partners receive strategic policy briefings, Also included in the event was:: attend themed workshops and have the Care Partnership - North Place. • A facilitated discussion around the new opportunity to network. • Engaging the Community in Physical Sport England strategy. Activity workshop, delivered by the Active Sussex Conference 2019 • Sharing of a case study from The Rowans founders of Ad Lib Training - Robin Founder of Our Parks, Born Barikor, enthused Gym in Worthing. Gargave and Denise Page. and invigorated attendees at the Active Sussex • A workshop to introduce Satellite Clubs, Conference 2019 on Thursday 19 September. Active Sussex Network 2020 the PE & Sport Premium, and the Sussex Key partners and organisations from all corners School Games. The speech set a motivational tone for the of the county came together at Buxted Park • Discussion with the Royal Foundation conference as a key ethos behind Our Parks is Hotel on Thursday 27 February for the Active around the opportunities to deploy an community empowerment and the principle Sussex Network 2020. apprentice workforce to support sport and that everyone has the right and should have the Keynote speaker Dr Anna Lowe, the programme physical activity delivery. “When you’re passionate about something and you can plan, measure and almost predict the future by the way in which you go about delivering it, you can make a massive impact on people’s lives, and that is what really matters.” – - Founder of Our Parks, Born Barikor 394 participants

EVENTS 100 young leaders helped on Sussex Parallel Youth the day 15 schools represented Games 2019 30% of children from special schools took part

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About Sussex attended and took part in one of the “At Active Sussex we aim to inspire young people of all ages and abilities to A ‘mini-Paralympics’, showcasing and many sports on offer, including swimming, develop a passion for sport and physical activity.” celebrating disability sport in Sussex. It gives boccia, new age kurling, street soccer, tri-golf, – Sadie Mason MBE, Chief Executive at Active Sussex young people the opportunity to be defined , dance and . not by their disability, but instead by their Athletes were cheered on by Charles Cousins, inspirational achievements while creating the 30-year-old London Olympian and double positive lasting memories. World Championships medallist. The Sussex Parallel Youth Games is the only, Charles gave a motivational speech to the multi-sport participation, event of its size for participants during the opening ceremony, disabled children in Sussex. inspired and supported the participants Organised by Active Sussex, with support from throughout the day and presented medals. partners, it provides a non-competitive, thrilling 2019 also signalled the inclusion of the experience for young people to try out sports Parallel Youth Games under the banner of the and learn new skills such as teamwork and ‘Specsavers Sussex School Games’, gaining leadership. the support of the School Games Organiser Sussex Parallel Youth Games 2019 professional network. By making this important Wednesday 15 May 2019 marked the 14th change, the foundations and sustainability anniversary of the event, which took place at K2 of the event have been strengthened. The “It’s vital that events like this continue for children with disabilities because it will help build Crawley. opportunities to expand and develop will be confidence and skills. I’m also sure there are future Paralympic stars here also explored in the coming years. 394 children from 15 special schools across but most importantly the day is about creating amazing memories and experiences for the young people” –Charles Cousins 2,138 participants Specsavers Sussex 340 young leaders EVENTS 15 schools represented 14 different sports

School Games 2019 Specsavers Sussex School Games 2019

About Specsavers Sussex School Games 2019 Specsavers support elevated the programme, The thrilling Specsavers Sussex School Games In its eighth year, the thrilling Specsavers Sussex in particular the Summer Festival. In addition is a programme of sporting activity designed School Games Summer Festival took place at to financial support, Specsavers provided some to give opportunities to less-active children. the K2 Crawley, a state-of-the-art competition challenges within the Activity Zone and mascots. The ‘county-level’ programme, behind which venue operated by Everyone Active, on A major re-brand helped enhance the look and Active Sussex is the driving force, includes a mix Wednesday 26 June 2019. feel of the event, creating a real spectacle for of standalone events and festivals such as the participants. Coupled with the rebranding of the The youngsters were cheered on by Charles Parallel Youth Games and Specsavers School School Games Area teams (who all developed Cousins - the London Olympian and double Games Summer Festival. American Football-style identities), this improved World Championships medallist. the experience for the young people attending, Its aim is to provide an inclusive sporting The former GB Rowing Team sculler gave a many of whom were experiencing countywide opportunity for young people to be involved stirring speech to the participants during the sporting competition for the first time. in a range of sports and provide a meaningful opening ceremony, encouraged and supported experience, whatever their ability. youngsters throughout the day and presented It gives young people the opportunity to medals. “In our modern climate with children’s health represent their school and be proud of their making headlines for a lot of the wrong In 2019 Active Sussex welcomed a headline achievements while creating happy memories reason– now more than ever it’s important for sponsor - Specsavers. A number of locally owned and experiences they can share with their kids to get away from the classroom and take stores in Sussex came together to support the families. part in events like today.” event, as part of their commitment to the local – Charles Cousins communities. “It’s been a fantastic day!” - Sussex School Games participant £52,841 AVE - Advertising value equivalency - an increase of 52.26% on 2018/19 EVENTS £3,833 raised for disability sports £ through the silent auction, raffle and Sussex Sports Awards donations

2019 318 guests in attendance

272 nominations

Sussex Sports Awards 2019 Highlights

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About received a record-breaking number of nominations from across the county. The Sussex Sports Awards is the high-profile prestigious event of the annual community awards calendar. Usually offering a combined showcase of business support for community sport, and a glittering platform of physical activity achievers Sussex Sports Awards 2019 The annual black-tie event, held on Friday 22 November, was themed #SussexSuperheroes. The memorable evening was hosted by legendary GB athletics star Kriss Akabusi, who inspired and motivated the audience with tales of his glittering sports career and revered BBC radio presenter Danny Pike on Friday 22 “It’s a great opportunity to celebrate success and November. Finalists and sporting stars gathered to hear recognise performance but also celebrate all those who had won the hotly contested 12 award categories up for grabs, and two additional involved in sport, at all different levels,” inspirational awards, after this year’s event - Kriss Akabusi MBE Winners

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Active Champion Award - Sian Fletcher (The Ferring walking group) Inspiring Sussex Award - David Cumming (Swimming) University of Brighton Young Volunteer of the Year - McKenzie Howell (University of Brighton Netball Club) Platinum Publishing Group Young Sports Personality of the Year - Bryony Pitman (Archery) Quality Start Active Primary School of the Year Award - Little Common School Everyone Active Community Impact Award - Brighter Outlook (Albion in the Community) Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP Team of the Year - Worthing College Under 19 Netball Team Southern Combination Football League Coach of the Year - Marie Pickering (The Rowans Gym) Sussex County FA Volunteer of the Year - Ricky Perrin (Sussex Bears Wheelchair Basketball Club) Active Sussex Club of the Year - Whitehawk Football Club Active Sussex Disabled Sports Personality of the Year - Isabelle Everest (Judo) Freedom Leisure Sports Personality of the Year - Ian Richards (Athletics) BBC Sussex Unsung Hero Award - Keith Soane (Broadbridge Heath Football Club) Wave Leisure Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award - Sandy Fell (Education) I am delighted to have the opportunity to reflect on the work of CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REFLECTIONS

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I’ve had the privilege of leading Active Sussex guidance and advice to Primary Schools who activity leader, but someone with whom they existing stakeholders ranging from statutory since 2005, and the continued commitment seek to deliver fun and engaging activities for could connect and identify with. These insights to community voluntary sector. They have and quality of work undertaken by the Active their pupils, enabled via the PE & School Sport have really helped our partners to shape the produced quality video case studies and, Sussex team and our delivery partners in Premium. We delivered a series of competitive right activities, led by the right people and in through the compelling personal testimony of Sussex never disappoints me. opportunities for secondary school aged an inclusive, safe manner. some of our participants, the positive impact of children, including those with disabilities via physical activity has been brought to life. There has been a real focus on ensuring Throughout the year, we’ve delivered a the Sussex School Games and Parallel Youth our combined efforts made a significant programme of professional development Of course, another ‘smile point’ was the Games 2019 and we have directly funded contribution to increasing levels of activity, through the Active Sussex Network events and delivery of the amazing Sussex Sports Awards, activities out of school hours via our popular particularly among people who are most at risk advocated the benefits of physical activity at which was staged at the Hilton Brighton Satellite Clubs programme. of leading inactive lifestyles. Based on insight, strategic forums in , Metropole in November 2019. This fabulous our strategic priorities have been to reach We invested resources locally to heighten and the City of Brighton & Hove. There has event was co-hosted by none other than Kriss people in the following groups: our understanding of ‘people and place’; been an increased level of collaboration Akabusi MBE and BBC Radio Sussex’s Danny particularly how and why barriers to between different organisations in sport, Pike. Always heart-warming to hear the stories • Young people aged 14-19 participation can vary so much in our urban public health, transport, social care and of local people working selflessly to help others • Older people rural and coastal areas. We conducted several education - principally brought together with in their community, or being recognised for • People with a long-term condition or independent external stakeholder surveys, to a common goal of enabling healthier and an individual endeavour in sport and physical disability find out what our stakeholders valued in terms happier communities at all levels. Our Strategic activity. This event, as with our Sussex Games • People living in deprived areas with high of our support and what they would like to see Relationship Managers, Insight Officer, PR & could not be achieved without the hard rates of inactivity. more of. We also consulted with communities Communications Officer and our Children & work of Team Active Sussex to bring in new In keeping with our strategy, we have worked most at risk of inactivity to find out what would Young people’s team have been deployed investments and partnerships. We have to build lifelong activity habits in our motivate them to become more physically to work more closely in the community been fortunate enough to secure corporate children and young people through our active, for example, not just a highly qualified to influence and engage with new and support from a number of local businesses and sports organisations, and in an increasingly tough of sport and physical activity programmes the pandemic restrictions. funding environment, it’s great to have been able that previously were delivered face-to-face. As ever, I will end my reflections by thanking the to form these partnerships for mutual benefit. Our Trustees have identified the key risks and staff and trustees at Active Sussex for another impacts, but are confident that Active Sussex has Looking back, Active Sussex has undoubtedly had fantastic year of work, and also offer my thanks responded effectively to minimise the impact a successful year in terms of delivering against to all our delivery partners and investors who of the pandemic on the delivery of its strategic its external contracts, but as mentioned in our have contributed to making Sussex a happier and outcomes going forward. Chair’s foreword, the impact of the Covid-19 healthier place to live. pandemic certainly changed the way we As we continue to understand and capture operated towards the end of the year. However, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our I am pleased to say our partners reported no sector, Active Sussex will work closely with diminution in our service or support level. Sport England to support the emergency and recovery phase through the provision of strategic Looking ahead support and dedicated funding. In the short- These are unprecedented times due to the term, evidence suggests that inactivity levels Covid-19 pandemic, and with the situation Awards are increasing and inequality gaps are widening changing rapidly for individuals and as a result Covid-19, therefore we envisage organisations, 2020/21 will be a challenging Business Women in Excellence Awards 2019: a significant percentage of our work will be year for Active Sussex. It is acknowledged that dedicated to tackling these inequalities where Winner: The Inspire Award - awarded to Active Sussex Chief Executive Sadie Mason MBE ‘business as usual’ will not be an option, and that we can by removing barriers and supporting Digital Woman of the Year - awarded to Active Sussex PR & Communications Officer Ruth Dacey the Government’s control measures will mean innovation. We recognise that face-to-face significant disruption to the sector, including Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2019: opportunities may be limited, and so will consider the closure of leisure facilities and suspension the alternative delivery methods needed during Finalist: Not For Profit Business of the Year - Active Sussex This financial summary information is for the purpose of illustration and is not intended to be exhaustive. It is a summary of the full annual Finances in 2019 - 20 report, which has been audited and subject to approval by AGM. To obtain a copy of the full annual accounts please visit the Active Sussex website: www.activesussex.org Or contact the Active Sussex registered office on :

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Sport England Core Funding Staff Costs

Sport England Children and Grants Awarded Young People & Workforce Development Activity 24 Other Grants Support Costs Operating Income Governance Costs Sponsorship

£ Active Partnerships Income 2019/20 - £ Active Partnership Expenditure 2019/20 - £744,915 £711,547

Sport England Core funding £340,448 Staff Costs £417,498

Sport England Children and £343,081 Grants awarded £97,387 Young People & Workforce Development Activity £161,701 Other Grants £4,000 Support Costs £22,818 Operating Income £39,386 Governance Costs £12,143 Sponsorship £18,000

Total Expenditure £711,547 Total Income £744,915 Governance & Audit Committee Meet the

Board BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Stephanie Maurel Anthony Davy Tanya Woodward (Independent Chair) Brian Clark

Business Development & Marketing Committee

Grants Awarded 25 Support Costs

Governance Costs

The current Board of Trustees consists of individuals from the public, private and voluntary sectors. They bring the Karen Burrell necessary skills and experience to the Trust to ensure Paul Millman Melanie Kinnear Alison Pendlington sound governance, probity and excellent advocacy of the charity’s aims and objectives. For accounting periods commencing on or after 1 April Human Resources & Nominations Committee 2008, there is a requirement for the Trust to report on how it satisfies the ‘public benefit’ test introduced by the Charities Act 2006. Activities undertaken by the Trust to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit are clearly illustrated by the strategic framework and impact infographics displayed throughout the annual report. This report is a summary of the Trust’s objectives and activities, as well as its achievements and performance during the reporting period. Accordingly, the trustees hereby declare that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Tom Howell Carrie Reynolds Viv Woodcock-Downey Darrell Gale Commission. 26 BECOME AN ACTIVE SUSSEX SUPPORTER board asasupporter ofActiveSussex. would bedelighted towelcomeyouon If youbelievein ourmissionthenwe showcase Sussexsportingachievement. And afinalobjectiveistocelebrate and • • • • inactivity inSussex: we focusonthefollowinggroupstotackle and stayactive,buttomakethemostimpact We looktoencourageeveryonebeactive residents andinturntheircommunities the health,wealthandwellbeingofSussex and sporthasafundamentalroletoplay and canevidence,thatphysicalactivity Established in2007,ActiveSussex,believes HELP TACKLEINACTIVITYINSUSSEX Sussex Supporter Become anActive with highratesofinactivity people livingindeprivedareas or disability people withalong-termcondition older people young people14-19 a happierandhealthierplace. Joinus. We bringpeopletogetherto make Sussex and sport. lives forthebetterthroughphysicalactivity county byworkingcollaborativelytochange who aremostatriskofinactivityacrossthe stakeholders acrossSussexwehelppeople By buildingstrongrelationshipswith programmes. the caseforinvestmentintophysicalactivity activity andsportinlocalplans,support in ordertostrategicallypositionphysical community voluntarysectors.Wedothis of stakeholdersfromthepublic,privateand Active Sussexengageswithawidevariety STAKEHOLDERS ANDENABLERS [email protected] in touch. to helpsupportalocalcharity, pleaseget board soifyoushareourvision andwant We arealwayswelcomingsponsors on new projectofftheground! in ourprioritygroupsandneedhelptogeta especially ifyouareworkinginwithpeople also opentoyourideasandsuggestions– projects in-linewithourfocusgroups.We’re We willspendproceedsfromfundraisingon and isaccessibleforall! partners inensuringphysicalactivitysport much moneyaspossibletosupportour Throughout theyearwewanttoraiseas get involvedinphysicalactivityandsport. dedicated toincreasingopportunitiesforall As aregisteredcharity,ActiveSussexare FUNDRAISING 01273 643869

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