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Beach Wheelchair Access For Roker Beach published their Delivery Report!1 year ago
Delivered 9 February 2023
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Make our beautiful beach at Sunderland more accessible. Provide the remaining funds needed to secure the equipment and infrastructure for a free beach wheelchair loan service for Roker Beach.
In late 2019, in conjunction with Headway Wearside and Sunderland Parent Carer Forum, we put together a successful funding bid to Sunderland's North Area Neighbourhood Fund, securing the funding for a container and beach wheelchairs to be sited at Roker Beach. Then a global pandemic hit and progress was halted. Unfortunately, since the bid was made, costs escalated, leaving the project a shortfall of £13,500. Thanks to the fantastic support of all individuals, organisations and supporters involved we have already secured £8,500, leaving us still to raise a further £5000. The money will purchase a maintenance free, timber clad container to be sited near to the beach. It will also have the preliminary work completed to allow it to be hooked up to electricity at a later date.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
We know from our experiences at other sites, that the beach wheelchairs not only bring more locals to the beach, but also attracts people from further afield. We have met numerous people who chose to visit or holiday in the area, specifically because of the ability to access the beach. Being next to the sea and on the beach has been shown to have a positive impact on mental wellbeing, so opening that up to more people can only be a good thing! The container will be sited next to the beach enabling easy access for people who want to get onto the sand at Roker Beach and enjoy it like everyone else does. As the container will be ready to take electricity at a later date, it will enable both a hoist and powered chairs could be available there in the future.
Steps to get it done:
A 'trial' day held at Roker earlier in the year was a great success, with a huge amount of support being shown by the local community and businesses. It will increase the activity range of day centres and schools, just as we have seem in other locations. It will enable more families to be on the beach together and enjoy picnics and paddling. In general it will improve accessibility, one small step in reducing barriers.
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Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £5,373
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Total £5,373
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VolunteerThis charity, run entirely by volunteers, is dedicated to providing access to the beaches of the north east of England.
The objectives of our charity, are to offer free loan of all terrain wheelchairs, together with associated items such as walking frames, for use on North East Beaches, recreation venues and beauty spots around the area, to enable equal access for people of all ages and physical limitations.
Our equipment will be used by individuals, local organisations, schools and charities who work with people with physical limitations.
Since setting up in 2017, we have been nominated for an award run by Living North magazine in 2019, won the Whitley Bay Cup in 2020 , shortlisted for NE small charity award run by The Chronicle in 2020 and won the 2021 award for NE small charity run by The Chronicle.
We currently cover beaches at Bamburgh, Newbiggin-by-the-sea in conjunction with the Maritime Heritage Centre, Blyth, Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, Tynemouth Longsands, South Shields and Seaton Carew.
We hope to have access to all terrain chairs at Plessey Woods soon and are also in discussion with Redcar council.
We are passionate that everyone should be able to enjoy the wonderful north east coast.
Project Owner: Beach Access North East The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
