St.Albans City ABC Community Impact Statements Policy
St.Albans City ABC is deeply committed to positively impacting the local community by providing various activities beyond boxing, including educational support and workshops. This Community Impact Statements Policy details our approach to promoting health, education, and social responsibility and outlines how these efforts contribute to community betterment, including addressing local crime statistics.
This policy aims to formalise the process of evaluating and reporting on the tangible benefits our club provides to the community, especially in terms of educational support and crime reduction. This ensures transparency and accountability to our stakeholders, including funders and investors.
Scope
This policy covers all community engagement initiatives undertaken by St.Albans City ABC, including sports training, educational workshops, and the Alternative Education Provision (AEP) for children who opt out of traditional schooling.
Policy Statement
St.Albans City ABC pledges to deliver impactful community services that foster health, education, and safety. We commit to demonstrating the effectiveness of these programs through detailed impact statements, which underline the value of investment in our activities.
Community Impact Areas
Health and Fitness
Mental Health
Offering programs that enhance mental well-being, reduce stress, and increase psychological resilience among participants.
Physical Health
Promoting physical fitness through boxing and other sports activities to improve community health outcomes.
Education and Youth Engagement
Workshops and Educational Support
Conducting educational workshops that supplement our sports training, focusing on life skills, career advice, and personal development.
Alternative Education Provision (AEP)
Providing qualifications and structured learning opportunities for children not engaged with traditional schooling systems. This initiative offers a pathway to employment and further education through accredited qualifications.
Community Safety and Crime Reduction
Collaboration with local authorities
We work alongside law enforcement and community leaders to align our programs with broader community safety strategies.
Impact on Local Crime
Leveraging sports and education as tools for engagement to steer local youth away from criminal activities. Our programs are designed to provide meaningful alternatives that help reduce local crime statistics.
Reporting and Documentation
Regular Updates
Sharing impact highlights in regular communications with stakeholders to maintain transparency and ongoing engagement.
Annual Community Impact Report
Producing an annual report that details our contributions to health, education, and community safety, supported by data and participant testimonials.
Stakeholder Engagement
Funder and Investor Communications
Keeping our supporters informed about how their contributions are being utilised and the impacts achieved, reinforcing the value of their investment.
Community Feedback
Actively seeking feedback from participants, families, and community leaders to gauge our programs’ effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
Review and Adaptation
Policy Updates
Adjustments to the policy will be made based on feedback, performance data, and evolving community engagement goals.
Annual Review
This policy and its associated programs will be reviewed annually to ensure they meet community needs and adapt to any changes in the demographic or social landscape of St.Albans and surrounding areas.
St.Albans City ABC is committed to being a cornerstone of the St.Albans community, not just through sports but also as a catalyst for educational and personal development. By documenting and sharing our community impacts, we aim to build stronger relationships with our stakeholders and enhance our contribution to the local area.