Who are we?
We are a local parish council in the heart of the community. We want to bring the playing field back to life! This project is to create something special for the community. The project was launched from an open day where the community advised the parish council, a skatepark was their number 1 priority! Through consultation the design below is what the new skatepark will look like, designed entirely through consultation with the public.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We have been working on this project for many years and having secured planning permission, working alongside a world renowned skatepark designer have secured some funding. We are now crowd funding to go towards the remaining funds needed to create this amazing sports facility for the community. The picture below shows the current facilities, which have not kept up with the growing community. Which is why we want to create this amazing sports facility for the community. There will still be a full size footbath pitch and lots of green space as well as the children's play area.
Help us build a brilliant new skatepark for Skaters, BMXers and Scooters to give our community the opportunities they deserve.
How we’ll spend the money raised
All the money raised will go towards delivering the skatepark and new vehicular access. We have been applying for funding over the past 18 months and have been successful in securing £15,000 from the Sport England Movement Fund. The criteria for which is to match the £15,000 awarded with a further £15,000 through a crowd funding campaign. This campaign along with other funding currently being applied for will help turn this project into a reality.
If you are reading this with a view to support us, please do. Any additional funds we can raise here will make a real difference to the project as we need to make sure we have enough funds to cover all the costs to be incurred. It would be great to hit the £15K target.
Do tell your friends, family and colleagues – who may have been meaning to donate – to pop on here and give what they can.
Below is what the skatepark will look like.
Community impact
Madron is a village in West Penwith, Cornwall, an area of high social deprivation. There are very few local facilities for young people to give them things to do. Which sadly has resulted in anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
It's ideally situated in a traffic-free location and is the perfect place for gathering, a place to gain new skills, learn, develop, build new relationships and improve health and wellbeing
This facility will help bring the community and wider area together in a beautiful green space to be physically and socially active. There will be no barriers. This space has failed to keep pace with the growing demand for modern recreational facilities that can cater to our diverse and vibrant local community. The redevelopment of the King George V playing field skatepark is more than just a construction project - it's about reigniting our community spirit, encouraging inclusion, promoting physical and mental activity, and giving residents of Madron and further a field a safe space to express themselves freely, and a place to be proud of.
Skateboarding and BMX riding are Olympic sports and the profile has increased, meaning many more individuals have been inspired to get involved and try these sports out.
New research has also identified the multiple benefits:
“Skateboarding is well known for its physical health benefits, but a recent study has shown that individuals who partake in skating stated that they do so to reduce boredom, provide them with escapism, help them to build confidence and use skateboarding as a coping mechanism for their emotions” Skateboard GB
Benefits to this skatepark:
- Provide an inclusive, safer community place that's free to all
- Opportunity to improve health and wellbeing
- Multi-use facilities
- Multi-generational engagement opportunities
- Reduce anti-social behaviour and minor crime
- Reduce social isolation in the community
- Access to quality sporting facilities in a remote area
Below is a picture of the King George V playing field with the skatepark in situ
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!