Team Mintridge Received a Visit from Local MP & Loyal Supporter, Tom Pursglove
Team Mintridge Received a Visit from Local MP & Loyal Supporter, Tom Pursglove
It is safe to say that the Member of Parliament for Corby & East Northamptonshire, Tom Pursglove has been a loyal supporter of the work that we do here at the registered charity, the Mintridge Foundation and 2021 proves no different.
We were delighted that Tom and his Parliamentary Aid, Jane were able to see first hand the impact that our elite athletes have as they visited Studfall Junior Academy in Corby this June.
““It was inspiring to see the athletes pass on such a positive message that with an “I CAN” attitude, so much can be achieved in our lives. ”
Tom joined the final day of a three day programme with Double Paralympic Gold Medallist, Danielle Brown MBE, Commonwealth Games Team Member, Iona Lake and Modern Pentathlete, Clemmie Cooper (an athlete that has gone the full circle in the Mintridge world, from mentee to mentor). Each Ambassador had an exceptional journey to share with the Studfall students in assembly (albeit virtually due to COVID – 19 measures) before moving to coaching with some of the students with Special Educational Needs. We might be biased but is there a better way to end a week and a better way for our MP to see the power that sporting role models have to inspire a generation? Fencing, archery AND fencing – winning all around.
We really appreciate the support from Tom as we look to raise the awareness of our charity and we hope to see him at many more programmes in the future.
As we mentioned earlier, Tom has helped and supported Mintridge from the very early stages. This photo highlights the audiences that we as a very small organisation were granted in our formative years as Tracey Crouch was the former Sports Minister.
““On Monday, I was very pleased to attend a meeting that I had organised with the Minister for Sport, Tracey Crouch MP, and one of my constituents, Alex Paske, who is CEO of Mintridge. Mintridge is a fantastic organisation based in Corby, which provides training and mentorship for young people through a programme of professional athletes going into schools and colleges and giving speeches, coaching, guidance and support. It was great to hear about the progress that Mintridge has made since we last met, and I know that the Minister was very impressed with the amazing work that Alex and her ambassadors are doing to increase sporting participation, not to mention foster a better understanding of physical and mental health in young people.””
If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with elite athletes and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.
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The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.
The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
The Mintridge Foundation
Unit 4, Shieling Court
Northfolds Road
Corby
Northants
NN18 9QD
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 447106
