Sporting chance offer

Regeneration through sport is the aim of a social enterprise in Rotherham.

Active Regen (SY), run by entrepreneur Gary Whitaker, aims to reach 9,000 children and young people in the area by working in partnership with local authorities, schools and community organisations.

The company has already negotiated contracts across the region to provide 12-month sport and activity programmes.

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The programmes include school support, after-school and holiday activities and developing community sports clubs.

It will also offer training programmes like the FA Football Coaching, Community Sports Leaders Award and a Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship programme to young people who are not in education, employment or training. While they are gaining a sports qualification, the young people would be able to work for a sports coaching organisation.