Renaissance F.C

Renaissance F.C is a project that provides group sport sessions for asylum seekers and refugees based in the UK. Its primary aim is to improve physical/mental health & support social integration. 

Refugees and asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the UK often:
-Lack access to meaningful group activity.
-Lack opportunities to speak/learn English.
-Lack opportunities to integrate or meet people in the community.
-Lack education/support around mental health.

Plan:
We setup weekly mixed gender boxing and football sessions. This will also include travelling to different parts of London and the UK to run sessions for those housed in temporary accommodation. The groups will include a large number of volunteers and general public to aid with integration. 
The sessions will be based on A.C.E principles; Achievement, enjoyment, and closeness to others.  


Aims:
-Aid social integration
-Improve their physical and psychological well-being.
-Increase the refugees/asylum seekers support network and opportunities to meet positive role models.
-Increase the opportunity to forge positive friendships with people in the community.
-Develop  English language skills.

As we continue to expand we will be travelling to a wider range of locations and need more equipment to facilitate sessions for a large number of people
What the funds will go towards:
-Training and match facilities.
-Equipment (For boxing and football)
-Travel
-Educational trips and group outings.

To find out more information and to see the work we do:
-Short film on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/get-inspired/47322421
-Follow us on instagram at: @renaissance_fc or you can like our facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceFootball/