Heartlift

A closer look at sustainability

Darren — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:30:45 +0000

What is ‘Sustainability’?
Sustainability is a term used to describe the success of Sport Unlimited in retaining young people in sport or physical activity and developing sustainable projects which will continue to offer activity beyond the Sport Unlimited funded sessions.

To measure this we need to know how many young people are continuing to take
part within a club environment or elsewhere with their friends and/or family once their Sport Unlimited project comes to an end of its 8-10 week block of delivery.

To read more on this article featuring Andrea Wood click this link

Sport unlimited case study

Darren — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:27:41 +0000

“Heartlift Wrestling is based at the Olympic Wrestling Club in Aspull, a small town a
couple of miles north east of Wigan. Heartlift was set up by Andrea Wood, a former
criminal solicitor and daughter of the coach who set up the Olympic Club, and today
provides outreach work, an art studio and various other types of support alongside
the main focus of wrestling. Part of the organisation’s ethos is to use wrestling as a
vehicle to engage underachieving or disaffected young people and to channel their
energies into a disciplined and rewarding sport. This makes it a perfect fit with Sport
Unlimited’s stated aim to engage the “semi-sporty” in regular physical activity.”

Read the actual case study featuring Andrea Wood and click this link

Coach quits law to teach wrestling

Darren — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:25:19 +0000

Did you know that Andrea Wood gave up a successful career in Law to start Heartlift?

Find out more and click this link.

Wigan MP is wrestling’s Parliamentary Champion

Darren — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:23:13 +0000

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy was to champion the cause of wrestling in the House of Commons, and beyond. Click the below link to read the news article featuring Andrea Wood.

Lisa Nandy, Labour MP for Wigan

Talk British Wrestling

Darren — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:18:47 +0000

Click the below link to read posts on the Talk British Wrestling forum where Andrea explains more about her organisation.

Talk British Wrestling forum

Short breaks really work

Darren — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:36 +0000

“Short Break helped Matthew with his social skills. They have always been poor but gave been improving the last couple of years. The best part is that Matthew is happy there.” Andy (Parent to Matthew Smith)

Lots of activities

Darren — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:48 +0000

“Dane had lots of different activities to do, things he hasn’t done before. He really enjoyed himself without being called names of bullied. A big thank you to all the staff and helpers. Dane really loved it.” Lesley (Parent to … Continue reading →

Excited children

Darren — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:14 +0000

“It was brilliant to see our children excited. For once to belong somewhere, as part of a holiday club. The best part was everything from being picked up to dropped off and always with a smile.” Parents of David and … Continue reading →

Really amazing

Darren — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:59:27 +0000

“Heartlift is amazing. Helping so many people with little or no hope. Everyone’s really respectful with other people and there’s always an immense amount of trust between everyone. I loved it.” Robyn age 16

Improve my life

Darren — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:58:42 +0000

” I have been fortunate enough to learn in the best possible way how I can improve my own life, it has made me more determined to achieve what I want out of life, but I could not imagine this without the help. My confidence is building and I have learned to appreciate many qualities of myself. I really appreciated them always being on the end of the phone to talk to me and help me. Thank you to everyone.” Abigail, age 15