With funding for new play and sport facilities harder to find, communities are looking to extract even more benefit from the money they've already spent.
One effective way to "˜extend the spend' and get more community value out of an existing play or sport area is to add a purpose-built youth shelter from the UK's only youth shelter specialists, rekk Limited.
Adding a youth shelter not only extends stay for existing users but also attracts other young people who want to socialise with their friends but were previously unwilling (or unable) to take part.
This extended reach and appeal means more young people will have access to the positive activities already provided, improving their wellbeing and increasing the community benefit of the whole facility.
And with the existing area already "˜active', neighbours are inclined to support the youth shelter and the benefits it provides which means quicker completion.
Steve Evans, Founder and Managing Director says "When looking for funding, a youth shelter makes an ideal subject for a grant as it's a small, quick, one-off, capital project. And we offer a free 12-point support sheet to help you complete your funding application."
"Having said that, fundraising is never easy, particularly against a moving target! Consequently, our free, no-obligation quotations are all-inclusive and fixed for at least 12 months to take price increases out of the equation."
