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The Make A Difference (M.A.D) Birmingham project is a Sport Birmingham open access youth development programme. M.A.D Birmingham works with community partners, residents, parents and schools to provide a sustainable offer that has evolved from open access youth clubs and outreach services, to a tailored sports-driven mentoring programme for young people aged 11-16.

The aim of the mentoring programme is to work with young people who face personal and social disadvantage or circumstances that make it difficult for them to cope within formal structures. The referred pupils engage in a 6-week personal development programme that encourages them to reflect on their current and previous behaviours, equip them with life skills to assist their development both within and outside of the school setting and help them to transfer their learning into real life situations.

The programme comprises of classroom, scenario-based delivery which is then incorporated within a practical setting using sport and physical activities. Importantly, M.A.D is young person-lead, meaning that activities are informed by the young people and based on their needs and interests.


  • History of M.A.D

    History of M.A.D

  • M.A.D Case Studies

    M.A.D Case Studies

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    Partners

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    MAD Timetable


Leon Moses

Leon Moses

For more information about the M.A.D project (mentoring, supporting young people and families) contact, Leon who will be happy to help.

Mobile
07587 034783
Email
leon.moses@sportbirmingham.org
Callam Dunne

Callam Dunne

For more information about the M.AD project (mentoring, supporting young people and families) contact, Callam who will be happy to help.

Mobile
07538 360922
Email
Callam.Dunne@sportbirmingham.org
Chenita Francis-Hare

Chenita Francis-Hare

For more information about the M.AD project (mentoring, supporting young people and families) contact, Chenita who will be happy to help.

Email
chenitamad@gmail.com

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RT @SportBirmingham: We had 3 apprentices start last week, Lerall, Marco and Zain which joined the @MadBirmingham team. They will specialise in helping engage with the young people in Birmingham, and help Make A Difference across the city. Welcome to the team πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰

about 7 months ago

RT @SportBirmingham: We had 3 apprentices start last week, Lerall, Marco and Zain which joined the @MadBirmingham team. 

They will specialise in helping engage with the young people in Birmingham, and help Make A Difference across the city. Welcome to the team πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰

RT @SportBirmingham: We had 3 apprentices start last week, Lerall, Marco and Zain which joined the @MadBirmingham team.

They will specialise in helping engage with the young people in Birmingham, and help Make A Difference across the city. Welcome to the team πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰

RT @birminghamcg22: Planning to join the #CommonwealthCollective? Be quick! There's only a week left to apply. Sign up now: birmingham2022.com/vol…

about 9 months ago

RT @birminghamcg22: Planning to join the #CommonwealthCollective? 

Be quick! There's only a week left to apply.
 
Sign up now: https://t.co/xwpbr4Ffm2

RT @birminghamcg22: Planning to join the #CommonwealthCollective?

Be quick! There's only a week left to apply.

Sign up now: birmingham2022.com/vol…

RT @DunneCallam: Fantastic group of young people committed to weekly cleaning up their local park as part of their socail action project in Alum Rock. Supported by @ClarionFutures #B8YouthClub thank you @AVFCFoundation for the kit!

about 10 months ago

RT @DunneCallam: Fantastic group of young people committed to weekly cleaning up their local park as part of their socail action project in Alum Rock. Supported by @ClarionFutures  #B8YouthClub thank you @AVFCFoundation for the kit!

RT @DunneCallam: Fantastic group of young people committed to weekly cleaning up their local park as part of their socail action project in Alum Rock. Supported by @ClarionFutures #B8YouthClub thank you @AVFCFoundation for the kit!

Some highlights from the start of summer camp at @ABIlsley where we was offering art, sport and opportunities for young people! If you want to come along to the FREE sessions register here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3rNRlmJ Dates: 26th July - 20th August 2021 Time: 10am - 2pm

about 10 months ago

Some highlights from the start of summer camp at @ABIlsley where we was offering art, sport and opportunities for young people! 

If you want to come along to the FREE sessions register here πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/XgyQCtJ1n7 

Dates: 26th July - 20th August 2021

Time: 10am - 2pm

Some highlights from the start of summer camp at @ABIlsley where we was offering art, sport and opportunities for young people!

If you want to come along to the FREE sessions register here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3rNRlmJ

Dates: 26th July - 20th August 2021

Time: 10am - 2pm

RT @SportBirmingham: Would you like to earn while you learn & gain experience of working in the Industry? In partnership with @WeAreCoachCore we are now recruiting young people, aged 16 – 24 to join the next cohort of Sport Coaching Apprentices. Click here for more info πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2U7COGd

about 10 months ago

RT @SportBirmingham: Would you like to earn while you learn & gain experience of working in the Industry? 

In partnership with @WeAreCoachCore we are now recruiting young people, aged 16 – 24 to join the next cohort of Sport Coaching Apprentices.

Click here for more info πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/bwp4rEkidI

RT @SportBirmingham: Would you like to earn while you learn & gain experience of working in the Industry?

In partnership with @WeAreCoachCore we are now recruiting young people, aged 16 – 24 to join the next cohort of Sport Coaching Apprentices.

Click here for more info πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/2U7COGd

RT @SportBirmingham: As this week is #MensHealthWeek, we thought it would be great to catch up with some of the men in the Sport Birmingham team to see how they look after their mental health. Stay tuned for more videos on this over the coming days! πŸ‘€@JGrinsted7 @DunneCallam @LukeHedleySB

about 11 months ago

RT @SportBirmingham: As this week is #MensHealthWeek, we thought it would be great to catch up with some of the men in the Sport Birmingham team to see how they look after their mental health. 

Stay tuned for more videos on this over the coming days! πŸ‘€@JGrinsted7 @DunneCallam @LukeHedleySB

RT @SportBirmingham: As this week is #MensHealthWeek, we thought it would be great to catch up with some of the men in the Sport Birmingham team to see how they look after their mental health.

Stay tuned for more videos on this over the coming days! πŸ‘€@JGrinsted7 @DunneCallam @LukeHedleySB

RT @CareTechFdn: If you haven't already, there is still time to participate in @SportBirmingham's Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival, one of the best engagement activities in the calendar year! There is something for everyone and lots to get excited about! #BISF21

about 11 months ago

RT @CareTechFdn: If you haven't already, there is still time to participate in @SportBirmingham's Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival, one of the best engagement activities in the calendar year! There is something for everyone and lots to get excited about! 
#BISF21

RT @CareTechFdn: If you haven't already, there is still time to participate in @SportBirmingham's Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival, one of the best engagement activities in the calendar year! There is something for everyone and lots to get excited about!
#BISF21

RT @SportBirmingham: Today, as part of #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating the #PowerofYouth to creative positive change through volunteering. Hear from our @MadBirmingham volunteers who supported at our half term camps last year! youtube.com/watch?v=kU…

about 12 months ago

RT @SportBirmingham: Today, as part of #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating the #PowerofYouth to creative positive change through volunteering.

Hear from our @MadBirmingham volunteers who supported at our half term camps last year!

youtube.com/watch?v=kU…

Today, as part of #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating the #PowerofYouth to creative positive change through volunteering. Hear from our volunteers who supported at our half term camps last year! youtube.com/watch?v=kU…

about 12 months ago

Today, as part of #VolunteersWeek we are celebrating the #PowerofYouth to creative positive change through volunteering.

Hear from our volunteers who supported at our half term camps last year!

youtube.com/watch?v=kU…

RT @SportBirmingham: Applications for volunteering at @birminghamcg22 have launched during #VolunteersWeek Join the #CommonwealthCollective and be at the heart of #B2022. Apply now: bit.ly/3vEweog

about 12 months ago

RT @SportBirmingham: Applications for volunteering at @birminghamcg22  have launched during #VolunteersWeek 

Join the #CommonwealthCollective and be at the heart of #B2022. 

Apply now: https://t.co/aGj4c8CZce

RT @SportBirmingham: Applications for volunteering at @birminghamcg22 have launched during #VolunteersWeek

Join the #CommonwealthCollective and be at the heart of #B2022.

Apply now: bit.ly/3vEweog

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Alison O’Connell MBE

Alison O’Connell MBE

Youth & Community Reach Out Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Working directly with young people delivering community projects
  • Supporting the growing network of sport clubs to become sustainable
  • Identifying development requirements of community clubs & organisations
  • Providing practical advice on recruiting and retaining young people & volunteers into clubs
Telephone
07587034783
Email
alison.oconnell@sportbirmingham.org
James Grinsted

James Grinsted

Club and Communities Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Project Manager for Satellite Clubs, M.A.D Birmingham and Europod exchange
  • Lead for development of club and community sport
  • Lead Assessor for Clubmark accreditation
  • School and Community club links
Telephone
07471 032492
Email
james.grinsted@sportbirmingham.org

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Emily Wade

Emily Wade

Digital Marketing Apprentice

  • Overseeing marketing of M.A.D Birmingham project
  • Social media and video case studies for M.A.D Birmingham project
  • Supports wider marketing function of Sport Birmingham
Telephone
07908748576
Email
Emily.Wade@Sportbirmingham.org

What is Mad?

With special thanks to a funding boost from Big Lottery and Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

M.A.D Half term camps are back!

COVID-19 restrictions have been put in place to protect the safety of the young people. This means there is a maximum of 25 people per camp. Places will be filled quickly so register your young person beforehand (this is a requirement).

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Aston Hall Pavilion, Aston Park Trinity Road, Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 6JD

For any more queries - contact Leon

Click here to register your interest

Experiencing healthy relationships through sport

FASTN have collaborated with Sport Birmingham and Birmingham City University on a project to understand how mentoring and sports activities can help young people learn about relationships.

The M.A.D programme is run by Sport Birmingham and provides mentoring and activities for young people at risk of, or already in, exclusion from mainstream schooling.

Birmingham City University interviewed the participants of this programme to better understand the relationship skills and understanding they had gained from the programme. The learning from this project has been distilled into a useful document, Experiencing Healthy Relationships Through Sport can be downloaded here.

COVID-19 restrictions have been put in place to protect the safety of the young people. This means their is a maximum of 25 people per camp. Places will be filled quickly so register your young person beforehand. Contact Leon Moses to register their place. Please also note that they are only allowed to attened either morning session or afternoon session - not both.

For any more queries - contact Leon or Jadieal:

Leon Moses: 07587 034783 / leon.moses@sportbirmingham.org

Jadieal Millwood: 0121 464 3534 / Jadieal.Millwood@birmingham.gov.uk

Dates are: From 10th August till the 28th August 2020

All day:

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Aston Hall Pavilion, Aston Park Trinity Road, Aston Birmingham West Midlands B6 6JD

Click here to register your interest


Mad Summer camps 2020

Callam Dunne

Callam Dunne

For more information about the M.AD project (mentoring, supporting young people and families) contact, Callam who will be happy to help.

Mobile
07538 360922
Email
Callam.Dunne@sportbirmingham.org

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