2020 ANNUAL REPORT

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB 2020 ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 56 Rushcliffe, with those sessions often coming in the form of morning, lunch and after school clubs. Mr Clifford explained that sports participation was not just about providing young people with oppor- tunities to participate in sport. It also allowed Positive Futures to build relationships with young people. Provision had also been provided during the school holidays with a focus on addressing anti-social behaviour, social exclusion and social development.This was achieved by delivering issue-based workshops, individual fitness and positive outcome sessions. Mr Clifford revealed that the Trent Bridge Classroom allowed schools to access Trent Bridge for further informal learning.This included bringing young people to the ground for the day, giving them a tour and providing cricket related activities for completion. 826 young people from 27 schools across Not- tinghamshire had attended in 2019. TheTrent Bridge Classroom was delivered by theTrust’s in-house teacher, using cricket as a tool to learn English, Maths and Geography in an alternative and engaging way. Mr Clifford shared details of the YouNG project which had provided opportunities relating to pursuing a career within a certain sector. The scheme had supported young people in setting up their own enter- prises, and providing platforms for those with a talent to perform, via market style events across Rushcliffe. During 2019,YouNG had provided 321 work experience opportunities – 250 of which were hosted at Trent Bridge.The project had a presence at 12 markets, including two large scale events on Central Avenue in West Bridgford. 71 stallholders had gained experience in selling their product, 22 performers were given a platform to showcase their talent and, in total, 163 young people benefited. Mr Clifford explained how the Trust had worked with over 30 local businesses to provide work experiences that were meaningful and fulfilling for both parties. The Ready4Work initiative, mean- while, ran two weekly clubs, one in Cotgrave and the other in Bingham, offering support in areas such as CV writing, job searching, interview skills and confidence.The project, which had three dedicated volun- teers, worked to identify local employment opportunities and match them with local people. In 2019, Ready4Work supported 52 people, 27 of whom re-entered the world of work, which generated £250k of income back into local communities. Mr Clifford revealed that the Healthy Hearts project was delivered to 1,066 young people in 2019, raising aware- ness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle to year six pupils. The programme ran over six one- hour sessions and covered the basics of the heart, the circulatory system, exercise, nutrition and body boosting tips. Each young person was trained by the British Red Cross in basic CPR. The project’s celebration events included appearances from club mascot, Nuts, and Nottingham- shire players. Pre- and post-project assessment showed a 95% increase in understanding. Finally, Mr Clifford revealed that the Forget Me Notts dementia project was into its third year of project delivery in 2019 and had offered support to over 70 attendees and their carers. Research had showed that exercise slowed down the effects of dementia. With this in mind, the Trust had developed its sporting offer in a first-of-its-kind partnership between Nottingham Forest Football Club, Notts County Football Club, Nottingham Rugby Club, Edwalton Golf Club and the National Ice Centre. Mr Clifford identified that the Trust needed to ensure that the carers were supported, felt heard and that there was a mechanism in place for further support and advice should they need it. Midway through 2019, the Trust commissioned Age UK Notts to develop a carers’ group. The club fully committed to the cause, with over 110 members of staff becoming dementia friends. During 2019, the project hosted its first dementia-friendly matchday againstWarwickshire, which was well received by all that attended. In 2020, the Trust were set to host two dementia-friendly games at Trent Bridge. November 2019 saw Forget me Notts win in the Health andWell- being category at the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards.The project was also shortlisted for the Active Notts Community Group of theYear Award, with the event set to take place in March 2020. 8. T O PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE CLUB CONSTITUTION The Chairman referred the members to the proposed amendments to the Club Constitution pre-circulated to the membership and as itemised in the revised meeting agenda. A new model of governance was proposed, designed to ensure that the mix of skills, experience, knowledge and diversity on the committee was optimised.This model would also bring Notting- hamshire into line with the rec- ommended best practice of Sport England and the ECB. The General Committee of 12 would, at the conclusion of a transitional period ending at the 2023 AGM, comprise eight people elected by the membership (currently all 12) and four appointed by a Nominations Panel. The Nominations Panel would comprise the Club Chair, one other serving member of the General Committee, two club members and one non-member. It would be responsible for ensuring an appro- priate mix of skills, diversity and experience within the committee.