Aviva Community Fund has provided £82 of match funding
Solent Stars - A Children's Motorcycle Stunt Team
Warsash, England, United Kingdom
Aim
To buy riding kit for children aged 5-16 allowing underprivileged children from the community to be part of the team regardless of wealth.
Solent Stars is a not for profit Children's Motorcycle Stunt Team, a group of children who are working hard training every weekend to deliver Wheels and Thrills entertainment.
As a mum of a young boy who had a passion for motorbikes I realised there was a need to provide children with an opportunity to get involved in a sport that was somewhat different from the usual hobbies children may have so I created Solent Stars!
Solent Stars CIC is a Children's Stunt Team, a group of children who are working hard training every weekend to deliver Wheels and Thrills entertainment. But there’s far more that goes on behind the scenes and our ethos is not only teaching children aged 5-16 motorcycle skills but we work with the children to educate them to respect the road both as children and into adulthood. This is practised in many ways through fun and practical learning while riding motorbikes. We strive to build strong foundations of what we consider to be essential skills, positive attitude, teamwork, discipline and respect; all crucial skills in our society.
I have been thrilled to see so many children join and be part of our team and demand to join is extremely high. But truly believe this should be available to all children regardless of their background, there should not be a financial barrier to entry! I am therefore fundraising to buy equipment. This equipment will be used to provide children aged 5-16 with an opportunity to be part of our team that without may otherwise prevent them.
This project successfully funded on 23rd March 2021