Toy Show shines on
Spraoi
20.06.23
INISHOWEN social
enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, has secured €38,000 in
funding from the RTE Toy Show Appeal. Chief executive
Helen Nolan says the funding is to help develop creative
and digital skills in young people.
Specifically, the money goes to their Youth Engagement
Project which “will encourage and support our young
people to engage in the creative arts and digital
creative technology", said Helen. "It’s a big boost to
secure the funding, following a major grant from the Toy
Show last year too."
Helen added: “We also recently won Runner Up in the
Digital Education category at the digital.ie awards. It
is a national award recognising projects in the areas of
education, training, and development. We secured funding
of €4,000 for the work we do in our Digital Creative
Lab. It’s fantastic to get this recognition for the
quality of the programmes we deliver at the Lab, which
is a superb resource for local schools.”
Helen says any school can contact them about booking the
Lab for a digital programme for their students. “We have
the staff and the resources they need to put together
exciting educational opportunities. Students can
programme a robot, creative digital designs or make
their own products with 3D printing."
“Our Lab has been able to develop with the support of
local business and sponsor, Inishowen Co-Op, who have
been a major funder for two years now. They recognise
the importance of providing creative digital skills to
young people for the future of our economy.”
But there’s more good news from Spraoi. Helen says
earlier this month they were the County Winner in the
Health and Wellbeing category of the National Lottery
awards. “So much of our work focuses on promoting
physical and mental health, so this meant a lot to us.
This award recognises our inclusion work and how we go
the extra mile to ensure our children and young people
with a disability and/or autism are supported to take
part in our activities.” |
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Spraoi agus Sport at the
Highland Radio Awards |
In addition, Spraoi agus
Spórt were thrilled to be the inaugural winner of the
Highland Radio Customer Service Award for Best Community
Centre. “Having high standards of service for our
community is something we pride ourselves on. So, this
is a big boost for all our team.”
Spraoi are looking ahead to a busy few
months, having just launched their schedule of summer
activities. “We have something for everyone, from
surfing to digital technology, the creative arts, and
our really popular multi-activity camp", says Helen.
The summer camps cater for children up to 16 years old
and you can book places online at
https://spraoi-agus-sport.class4kids.ie/ .
Discounts are available to families though the National
Childcare Scheme. Contact Spraoi to confirm
your entitlements by email
bookings@spraoiagussport.ie or call on 086 8420203. |
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