CONCEPT

 

Operation ‘Warriors Return’ is a new, innovative, community based project aimed at engaging local disabled ex-servicemen /women in the process of fundraising, design and construction of a pioneering outdoor eco-gym/obstacle course. This all-inclusive facility differs from other gyms in that  it is specifically designed to promote the rehabilitation process of those  who have been injured whilst  on active service.

 

 

This project also offers a unique collaboration opportunity for affected servicemen to work alongside  young people who are at risk of exclusion. Acting as mentors and role models these  valued individuals can inspire and educate these disaffected youngsters on many topics and levels including the benefits of fitness training, teamwork and the instillation of  a culture of respect and mutual support .

 

BRITISH EX-SERVICEMAN—AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE! 

 

Not only does this  novel project    recognise the contribution  that these  ex-servicemen/women have made to society but it also identifies them as an untapped resource – eager to be engaged  in a worthwhile enterprise where their extensive existing skills and experience can be applied to the benefit  of both themselves and others.

 Participants will find fulfillment in working with other needy unserved groups, learn new skills , enhance their self confidence  and generally  create a brighter future for themselves, the young people  that work along side them and for those that will use the facility in future.

 

 

KEY OUTCOMES

 

Þ Opportunity for disabled ex-servicemen to apply themselves and  to contribute to an innovative project ,  learn new skills,  increase self confidence and ease the transition into civilian life.

Þ Young people at risk of exclusion can also participate and then benefit from an all-inclusive programme  delivered by ex-servicemen who engage, educate and encourage a culture of teamwork and respect for others

Þ Both groups gain from the experience and process  of developing and delivering a worthwhile sustainable initiative together that benefits a variety  of  other groups  in the local community, both able and disabled.

Þ Prospect for participants to become employed in various related roles e.g. Physical Training Instructors

Þ Potential  for  unique training apparatus and  concept to be franchised and replicated in other areas  nationally. Development of intellectual property in novel products that could lead to commercial returns

 

WOODSIDE RURAL CARE FARM  CIC – THE PERFECT PARTNER

Woodside Rural Care CIC Is a social enterprise located in six acres of farmland and  set up in response to the needs of the community for the provision of all-inclusive activities that aid the recovery, rehabilitation and general well being of  disadvantaged individuals of  various  abilities.

Woodside Rural Care Farm is a member of the National Care Farm Initiative whose  Patron is HRH The Prince of Wales

The Woodside Management Team   possess a unique, credible  and professional skill set which combined with a proven track record of  successful business management and delivering challenging projects makes us ideally suited to  undertake a  venture of this nature .

 

CONTACT US NOW TO GET INVOLVED!

If you are an ex-serviceman / woman who has been seriously injured while on operations and you would like to get involved in this project. Contact us now for an informal chat on whats involved and how you can benefit.

 

Woodside has yet to receive any funding for this worthwhile project. Please help us by making a donation.

Funds can be sent by clicking the ‘PayPal Donate’ button or by sending a cheque made payable to  ’Woodside Rural Care CIC’ (please write Operation Warriors Return on the back) – don’t forget to send us your address.

 

Contact: Dr Joy Duffen or Ms Philippa Coates

Address: Woodside, 32 South Road, Gt Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AU

Email: woodside@fastmail.fm

Telephone: 01223 894188 

Mobile: 07796 977994 or 07786417905  

www.woodsideruralcare.org.uk