JU:MP awards community grants to 12 grassroots organisations in Bradford

The JU:MP Programme is excited to announce the awarding of community grants to 12 grassroots organisations across Bradford, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering active lifestyles amongst local children and their families.

The JU:MP Community Grants Fund will support voluntary, community, faith and enterprise sector organisations in the delivery and development of strength-based projects and initiatives across the Bradford District. There will be a specific focus on Keighley, Great Horton, Bradford Moor and Tong neighbourhoods, to help create more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable opportunities for children to move, play and stay active within their own neighbourhoods.

The successful organisations for these grants include:-

• Biasan Community
• Unity Academy
• Bierley Community Association
• Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank
• Ash Yorkshire CIC/Friends of Bowling Park
• Kyffin Place Community Centre
• Hainworth Wood Community Centre
• Friends of Brackenhill Park
• Sunnah Sports CIC
• Bracken Bank and District Community Association
• Laisterdyke
• Psych Hub

"Through the JU:MP Community Grants Programme, we are empowering local organisations to make a real difference," said Sam Bacon, Director of Active Bradford and JU:MP. "By collaborating with grassroots groups, we can tap into the energy, creativity, and local knowledge needed to create vibrant, sustainable opportunities for children to be active. We are excited to see the positive impact these communities will have on our communities."

For more information about the JUMP Community Grants Fund, please contact Nasir Hussain, Project Manager via email nasir.hussain@bthft.nhs.uk

For more information on the JU:MP Programme click here.