islington - a sport and physical activity profile for the london borough of islington
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A sport and physical activity profile Islington
Background information to help sport and physical activity development in the London Borough of Islington
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Profile Islington
This resource pack contains information to help you develop sport and physical activity in the central London Borough of Islington. It contains a range of information on the London Borough of Islington, relevant to sport and physical activity, which can be used to help understand the specific needs of the borough. The profile includes:Slide No Slide title
4 The geography of Islington
5 Islington’s population
6 Levels of deprivation in Islington
7 Dominant market segments in Islington
8 Activity levels in Islington
9 Where are people active in the borough?
10 Existing provision of sport and physical activity
11-12 Sport centre facilities
13 London Borough of Islington’s sport and physical activity staffing structure
14 The key goals of ProActive Islington’s strategy
15-17 Funding opportunities in Islington
18-23 Contacts
19-20 Sport and physical activity contacts
21-22 Sports clubs and activity providers
23 Educational establishments
The geography of Islington
KEY: Wards
BH - BunhillBS – BarnsburyCL – CanonburyCD – CaledonianCW - ClerkenwellFP – Finsbury ParkHE – Highbury EastHL - HollowayHR - HillriseHW – Highbury WestJT - JunctionMD - MildmaySG – St Geroge’sSP – St Peter’sSM – St Mary’sTL - Tollington
Islington is divided into 16 wards, as shown on the map opposite. Wards are divided into smaller areas known as Medium Super Output Areas (MSOAs). MSOAs are divided into smaller areas known as Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs). Population data for these areas can be found here.
Islington’s populationThe Office for National Statistics’ Neighbourhood Statistics website enables you to find out detailed information on populations for various areas. Below are some key facts about Islington’s population.The population makeup of an area, e.g. age, gender, ethnicity and levels of deprivation can determine the type of health issues it may face. This has a large influence over the types of health services (including physical activity) required and how best to provide them to the local population.
*click to view data sources
Population – Census data 2011* Islington London England
Total population 206,100 8,173,900 56,075,900
Male 49.2% 49.3% 49.2%
Female 50.8% 50.7% 50.8%
Under 16 15.9% 19.9% 18.8%
16 – 64 75.3% 69% 64.6%
65+ 8.8% 11.1% 16.5%
• Islington is a small, densely populated, inner London borough.• The vast majority of Islington’s population fall into two main groups: people renting flats in high density social housing (45%)
and well-educated city-dwellers (42%).• There is no distinct pattern in the geographical spread of these different types of people in Islington; people with very
different characteristics live side-by-side.• Islington has a growing diverse population that is relatively young. Overall population is set to rise to 235,300 by 2020.• The population of those aged 65 and over is projected to rise from 16,300 in 2010 to 18,000 by 2020. There will also be a
rise in over 85s.• In 2010, 46% of the population of Islington was aged 20 to 39.• 74% of the population is White with ethnic groups including Irish, Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Arabic, Albanian, Portuguese,
Spanish, Nigerian and Ghanaian communities.• 32% of Islington residents were born out of the UK. *source: LB Islington JSNA 2010/11
Levels of deprivation in IslingtonInformation about the deprivation of the area you’re working in can also help target your work. Deprived areas are likely to have less income so may require cheaper activities. These areas also face more health issues than less deprived areas.
• Islington is ranked the 14th most deprived borough in London out of 33 Local authorities. Deprivation levels are linked to numerous health problems (chronic illness, lower life expectancy) and unhealthy lifestyles (obesity, smoking, drugs misuse).
• Islington has high levels of deprivation coupled with areas of great wealth.
• Life expectancy is increasing, but remains lower than for England as a whole.
• In 2007-09, life expectancy at birth in Islington was 75.4 years for men and 78.3 years for England. For women, life expectancy was 81.2 years compared to 82.3 years for England.
• Life expectancy for men in Islington is on average 5.8 years less than that of women and is below that of men nationally.
• There were 1,147 deaths in Islington between 2006-08.• The main cause of death in Islington is circulatory disease,
followed by cancer.• However, a higher proportion of premature deaths are caused
by cancer than circulatory diseases.
*source: London Borough of Islington JSNA 2010/11
Dominant market segments in Islington
It is useful to know as much as you can about your potential target market, their attitudes and their motivations and barriers when it comes to playing sport. Sport England have developed 19 profiles (known as ‘segments’) of typical individuals and their characteristics. Below shows Islington’s make-up in terms of these segments.
More information on Sport England’s market segments
Activity levels in IslingtonKnowing the current activity levels, as well as the past activity levels, of people in the area you’re working in can help you plan for and develop sporting provision.
The Active People Survey continuously measures the number of people taking part in sport across the nation and in local communities.
Details on Islington’s activity levels can be found below:
• Its most recent survey had a sample size of 163,000 people, all aged 16 and over.
• Data goes back as far as 2005/6. • Findings are published every six months. • The key measure is known as the ‘1 X 30’
indicator, which is the number of people who have participated in moderate intensity sport for at least 30 minutes on at least four days of the last four weeks.
• More details on the Active People Survey can be found here.
• Active People also measures sports volunteering. A smaller proportion of Islington’s residents volunteer in comparison to London and England.
• Coachweb is an online sports coach management system used by Pro-Active London.
Participation (APS-5 - 100% Measure)
Islington
Zero sessions 38%
1-3 sessions (less than once a week) 10%
4-7 sessions (once a week) 18%
8-11 sessions (twice a week) 11%
12+ sessions (at least three times a week)
23%
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Sports volunteering - minimum 1hr per week (APS -6)
3% 5.2% 7%
Qualified coaches (Coachweb) 32
Number of talented young athletes supported
10
Where are people active in the borough?
This map shows activity levels (as measured by the Active People Survey) broken down by MSOA.
Existing provision of sport and physical activity
• The Active People Survey also measures sports club membership across the country.
• In Islington, as in London generally, there are less clubs than the rest of the country. People are more likely to take part in informal sport.
• Get Active London (GAL) is an online club and activity finder. The tables show the numbers of facilities registered with GAL.
• Clubmark is Sport England’s quality club accreditation scheme. Clubs which have Clubmark have proved they offer the right environment which ensures the welfare of members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport and stay involved throughout their lives.
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Club memberships (APS -6) 24% 21.70% 22%
Receiving regular tuition (APS -6)
20% 17% 16.40%
Taken part in organised competition (APS -6)
12% 12.20% 13.80%
Number of Clubmarked clubs 7 855 11,863
Number of Clubs (Get Active London)
119
Percentage of clubs with ClubMark
5.90%
Youth Clubs 27
Activity listings on GAL 36
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Main Facilities 18
Facilities registered with Get Active London 123
Leisure Contract Provider Aquaterra,
GLL
Open spaces (public access) 122
Sports centre facilities (1)Below are details of the facilities available at the sports centres in Islington.
IFI
Accredited
Swimming Pool
Sports Hall
Group Exercise
Squash
Gym CrècheHealth/ Spa
Outdoor sports
Archway Leisure Centre Cally Pool Finsbury Leisure Centre
Highbury Fields Courts and Pitches
Highbury Pool and Fitness Centre Holloway School Sports Facilities
Ironmonger Row Baths
Islington Tennis Centre
Market Road Football Pitches
Sports centre facilities (2)Below are details of the facilities available at the sports centres in Islington.
IFI
Accredited
Swimming Pool
Sports Hall
Group Exercise
Squash
Gym CrècheHealth/ Spa
Outdoor sports
Paradise Park Pitch
Rosemary Gardens Football Pitches
Sobell Leisure Centre
Tufnell Park Playing Fields
Whittington Park Football Pitch
William Tyndale Football Pitch
Wray Crescent Cricket Pitch
London Borough of Islington’s sport and leisure staff structure
The key goals of ProActive Islington’s strategy
Aim Strategic Priorities
Participation
Ensure the delivery and sustainability of local sports opportunities.
Ensure sport and physical activity opportunities in Islington are inclusive of disabled people
Increase the capacity and quality of sports clubs.
Reduce barrier to sports participation through improved facilities.
Recruit and train staff as Disability Sports Advocates to increase awareness and promote services
Places Incorporate sport and physical activity into building design.
New planning applications for housing, open spaces and active travel incorporate sport and/or physical activity in their design.
People Encourage community cohesion through volunteering, work experience and vocational courses.
Ensure front line staff and local people are aware of the benefits of sport and physical activity and the options available to them.
Work in partnership with the voluntary and community sectors to train volunteers.
Work in partnership with Children’s Services to develop the youth health trainer programme.
Aquaterra health promotion programmes run a Health Champion scheme for advocates of physical activity.
Develop a communications plan for promotion and marketing.
Establish new partnerships with GP Surgeries.
• ProActive Islington is a partnership of organisations and individuals who share a common commitment - to raise the profile of sport and physical activity opportunities in the borough, by providing a strategic focus for the coordination, planning and development of programmes aimed at increasing the levels of physical activity and sport participation.
When developing sporting provision, the key goals of ProActive Islington should be considered. Their full strategy can be read here.
Islington’s priority sports are:
• Badminton• Basketball• Boxing• Cricket• Cycling• Football• Gymnastics• Rugby• Swimming• Tennis
Funding opportunities in Islington (1)There are various funding opportunities relevant to sport and physical activity in London. They can be found here. Below are some opportunities specific to Islington:
Fund Amount available
Overview Closing
date
How to apply
Sport Islington Grants
(Islington only)
Up to £1,000 This round focuses on sports projects that will capitalise on the interest in the Games (Legacy). The following areas of funding are available:
• £500 for clubs and organisations.• £1,000 for sports clubs who have the
Clubmark standard or equivalent.• £500 for individuals competing at
county level or above within their chosen sport.
30th
September
2013
http://sportislington.co.uk/archives/1089
The Gunners Fund
(Islington and Camden only)
Up to £2,500 Local projects and good causes in the boroughs of Islington, Camden and Hackney that make a big difference to local projects and good causes.
Priority for projects is given to areas of need including:
• Education (including academic, social, physical education, skills training and community engagement);
• Sports capable of improving health;
• Disability
Rolling www.arsenal.com/thearsenalfoundation/the-gunners-fund
For more information contact Samir Singh: [email protected]
Funding opportunities in Islington (2)
Fund Amount available
Overview Closing
date
How to apply
Cripplegate Foundation- Main Grants Programme
(Islington only)
Not specified – contact Cripplegate Foundation directly
The main Grants programme prioritises support in six key areas:
• Financial Inclusion and Capability• Advice and Access to Services• Supporting Families • Investing in Young People • Mental Health and Well-being • Confronting Isolation
TBC but
likely
December
2013
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.cripplegate.org/main/apply
Islington Council Community Chest
(Islington only)
Up to £5,000 Islington Community Chest is a small grants fund provided by Islington Council, in partnership with Cripplegate Foundation to support local voluntary, community and faith organisations based in Islington. From a sport and Physical Activity perspective, applications are invited which focus on:
• Promotion of better mental and physical health for older & vulnerable people
• Improving quality of life in neighbourhoods
• Raising educational achievement & providing positive opportunities for children and parents
• Improving skills, encouraging volunteering and supporting residents back into work
12pm, 16th
September
2013
Applications should be made online at:
http://www.cripplegate.org/islington-community-chest/how-to-apply
Funding opportunities in Islington (3)
Fund Amount available
Overview Closing
date
How to apply
The Morris Charitable Trust (Islington only)
Not specified The trust funds general charitable activities, primarily within the London Borough of Islington, including health and wellbeing activities for young people, adults and older people.
Rolling
Programme
http://www.morrischaritabletrust.com/
Islington Local Initiatives Fund
Each ward is allocated £20,000 for grant awards in 2012/13
Community projects in each of the borough’s 16 wards recommended by local ward councillors. Projects can include: sports clubs, local festivals, youth activities, estate community events.
Not stated Islington Council Partnerships: 020 7527 6768 [email protected]
For further information, click hereFANS Scheme Free Sports
Centre Access
Aquaterra Leisure and Islington Council have agreed to allow nationally recognised sports people who live or study in Islington, free access to Local Authority sports centres. The FANS scheme aims to assist elite sports people to achieve their full potential by reducing the financial burden of training costs.
Rolling http://sportislington.co.uk/fans-scheme
Contacts
The following slides contain useful contact details of people and organisations in Islington.
1. Sport and physical activity contacts.2. Sports clubs and activity providers.3. Educational establishments.
Sport and physical activity contacts (1)
First name
Surname Role Organisation E-mail Telephone
Sports UnitMark Christodo
ulouHead of Leisure Islington Council Leisure
020 7527 2728
John Thorne Leisure and Physical Activity Manager
Islington Council Leisure Team
020 7527 7096
Sharareh
Avazzadeh
Club Development Officer (secondment)
Islington Council Leisure Team
07507605737
Noel Headon Facilities and Asset Manager Islington Council Leisure Team
020 7527 3515
Michael MacNeill Football Development Manager / Youth Sports Partnership
Aquaterra/Islington Council Leisure Team
020 7609 2166
John Mackinnon
Chief Executive Access to Sports [email protected]
020 7686 8812
Andrew Bignold Coach Education Access to Sports [email protected]
020 8809 0022
Craig Smith Operations Manager Access to Sports [email protected]
020 8809 0022
Michael Bishop Sports Development and Disability Officer
Aquaterra Leisure [email protected]
020 7686 8812
Sport and physical activity contacts (2)First Name
Surname Title Organisation E-mail Telephone
HealthVerena Thompso
nBehaviour Change Manager
Public Health [email protected]
020 7527 1247
FacilitiesTony Kildare
GibbsChief Executive Aquaterra Leisure
Aquaterra Leisure [email protected]
OtherRichard Collinson College Sport Maker City & Islington College Richard.collinson@
candi.ac.uk020 7697 1731
Ian Godley Sports and Physical Activity Development Officer
Elfrida Society [email protected] 020 7359 7443
Cheryl Obiakpani School Games Organiser Islington Council [email protected]
TennisKaren Dawson Highbury Fields Tennis
Development [email protected]
020 7697 1207
Sports clubs and activity providers (1)Sport Club Name Contact
NameContact Email
Archery Experience Archery [email protected]
Athletics London Heathside Athletics club [email protected]
American Football London Blitz
Badminton St Andrews Badminton Club Gloria Chandra [email protected]
Basketball Islington Panthers Basketball Club
Boxing Islington Boxing Club Lenny Hagland [email protected]
Cricket Islington Cricket Club Craig Smith [email protected]
Cheerleading London Eclipse Cheerleading Sara [email protected]
Cycling Islington Cycling Club David Shannon http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile?club_id=2040
Dance Springs Dance Company [email protected]
Disabled people Keen London 07858 899066 [email protected]
Disabled people Elfrida Society [email protected]
Fencing Fighting Fit Fencing [email protected]
Football Arsenal Ladies Football club
Football Camden and Islington Youth League
Football Red Backs FC [email protected]
Football for people with Downs Syndrome
North London United
Football for Amputees London Amps
Sports clubs and activity providers (2)
Sport Club Name Contact Name Contact Email
Judo Sobell Judo Club [email protected]
Kroftball Highbury Kroftball Club [email protected]
Multi-sports / activities
Arsenal in the Community
Multi-sports / activities
Access to Sports
Netball All Nations Netball Lauren Chester [email protected]
Parkour London Parkour Project
Rugby Finsbury Park Rugby Club Sean Burke [email protected]
Swimming Anaconda Swimming Club [email protected]
Swimming Cally Masters Sally Globe [email protected]
Table Tennis Mildmay Community Table Tennis Club
John Kessie [email protected]
Tennis Metro Blind Sport Amanda Green
Triathlon Tri London [email protected]
Tri Golf Tri Golf Chloe Law [email protected]
Water sports Islington Boat Club Paul Anderson
Wheelchair Basketball
The Access to Sports Project Wheelchair Basketball
Michael Bishop [email protected]
Educational establishmentsBelow are links to educational establishment lists within the borough: -
Primary schools Secondary schools
HE and FE
City and Islington CollegeCity University LondonSOAS University of LondonLondon Metropolitan University
If you would like further details on any area covered by this resource or require further information on the London Borough of Islington, please contact us:
www.pro-activecentrallondon.org