Newbyres Community Trust

Constitutional objectives

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of public participation in sport. To benefit and serve the Gorebridge and district communities by identifying and improving sporting, recreational, environmental, health and emotional opportunities as well as infrastructure, for children, young people, adults and families. Working with voluntary and statutory professionals, local businesses and funders, to improve outcomes for the community by providing improved sporting facilities. The area within which the organisation shall operate shall be Gorebridge and district communities. 4.2 The provision and organisation of local recreational and sporting facilities with the object of improving the opportunities for the community to pursue and take part in these activities. 4.3 To help and promote participation in sport to some protected groups ,e.g. age, disability etc by offering opportunities for walking football and any other assistance to ensure inclusion. 4.4 The advancement of health. To relieve and support people to pursue a better quality of life by promoting access to positive physical and mental health. Working with community groups and local health organisations to offer information and support on healthy eating, and advocating and promoting sport as a means to improve mood, decrease anxiety and depression leading to a more balanced lifestyle and better mental health.