MISSION.

Our mission is that everyone in Braintree District has the opportunity to engage in sport and/or physical activity in order to improve their health, live life to its full potential, compete and have fun.

AIMS.

• Work collaboratively with relevant local organisations to: transform, connect, tackle inequalities and promote inclusion
• Be a voice to advocate behaviour change and promote innovation to increase participation in sport and physical activity
• Increase capacity by developing people and facilities
• Promote and support active environments by creating spaces for activity

The need for the foundation.

The ABF was set up to address a number of issues including:

• An ageing population with increasing levels of dementia and age related problems
• Increasing rates of over-weight and obese people of all ages
• Increasing number of high risk groups with preventable health conditions e.g. diabetes, CHD and hip fractures
• Increasing concerns over mental health
• The need to reduce inactivity
• Pockets of deprivation and children living in poverty
• The difference in life expectancy between the most and least affluent
• People from lower social-economic groups, those with disabilities or a life-limiting illness, the unemployed and women/girls being all less likely to lead active lives

OUTCOMES.

• Communities inspired to become more active to improve their health and well-being, therefore leading happier and more positive lives
• Raised aspirations, confidence, skills and knowledge to enable individuals to reach their full potential
• Improved physical, mental health and well-being
• Increased capacity
• Increased active environments