Cydweithio i wella Cymunedau Abertawe / Working together to enhance Swansea Communities
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Project Surf Club aims to raise funds to provide a mobile community space for the participants in our Surf Therapy programme by converting our existing vehicle into a mobile community hub.
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Surf Therapy CIC uses surfing as a therapy to work with men suffering from mental ill-health and other issues. We carry out this work at the beaches around Swansea and Gower throughout the year. 'Project Surf Club' will provide an mobile 'community space' and 'club house' for the men taking part in Surf Therapy sessions in the Swansea and Gower area. It will create a safe, calm space where men can relax and discuss any issues that may have arisen during the 'surf therapy session' as well as help build the sense of belonging to a group or community and facilitate the building of friendships that many of our Surf Therapy Members do not have. The 'Project Surf Club' will have facilities to provide refreshments to the members following the surf therapy sessions.
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Why it's a great idea:
A 'community' can be described as 'a group of people sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. The phrase ‘community space’ is open to all sorts of interpretations, probably because ‘community spaces’ are very much determined by what a community would like them to be. Surf Therapy CIC uses surfing as a therapy to work with men suffering from mental ill-health and other issues. We carry out this work at the beaches around Swansea and Gower throughout the year. The space created allows for the complete therapy circle to be closed. The act of surfing is a solo activity between man and tide, by having the safe space created by the 'surf club', it will allow the members to have the time and place to talk and discuss their experiences, devlop friendships and a greater sense of belonging to a group or community.
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Cydweithio i wella Cymunedau Abertawe / Working together to enhance Swansea Communities
How will the money be spent?Total £9,178
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Total £9,178
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VolunteerSurf Therapy is a not for profit Community Interest Company. Formed in 2019 our mission is to provide ‘surf therapy’ for individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. We are proud to be a part of the International Surf Therapy Organisation (ISTO).
We work closely with local communities, businesses, volunteers and surfers to help individuals in need experience the physical health benefits of surfing and also the calming and therapeutic effects of the ocean.
Learning to surf in a challenging but safe environment, under the guidance of expert facilitators will allow the participants to overcome personal boundaries and address their mental health. This will enable natural experiences such as fear, apprehension and adrenaline rushes to be generated in the conext of a major personal challenge, undertaken in a safe environment. This 'managed fear' integrates a unique combination of psychological and physical experiences: a supportive peer group, expert facilitators, cold water therapy, blue mind and natural surroundings, the challenge of learning new skills - and provides the opportunity for excitement and enjoyment.
Surf Therapy CIC is a not for profit company and any funds are used to provide the free surf therapy sessions for participants. If you think you can help support the project in any way, please contact us on info@surf-therapy.org )
Project Owner: surf therapy cic The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
