Bankside Open Spaces Trust

 

BOST protects and preserves public green space in SE1 - a densely populated area with a severe deficit of public open space.

Marlborough Sports Garden is located at the eastern end of Union Street and is held by BOST on a 25-year lease from Southwark Council.

The MSG was refurbished in 2018 to transform it from a desolate concrete area and we are currently fundraising for the third and final phase of the capital development which will utilise circular economy principles to increase the sports offer at the MSG.

BOST has secured £1.125 million Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to carry out the “…final phase of sports garden to include a running track, green infrastructure, a toilet block and indoor space…Sports and open space project which would benefit wider resident and business community including 9 local schools”

THE VISION

Our vision for Marlborough Sports Garden is to create an environment where children and young people can find it easier to eat well, exercise more, develop a love for and proficiency in many sports, and establish healthy habits for life.

THE MISSION

By the end of the funding period with TLB, BOST will have:

  • Developed new schemes based on 2021/22 pilots to support those with additional needs (disabilities, behavioural challenges or whose parents need additional support to facilitate attendance) to join our sessions after-school, dedicated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) activities and programmes for those with disabilities, who are D/deaf and/or neurodivergent.

  • Built on current walking football sessions to create more free walking sports sessions for men and women aged 55+ living with chronic health conditions, cancer and dementia. Additional sessions could include walking netball, walking short-tennis and walking beach volleyball.

  • Developed opportunities for local businesses to use the facilities to support staff and client engagement, connectedness, health and wellbeing. To include:

·       Large-scale teambuilding/networking for up to 500 employees and/or clients.

·       Bespoke sports activities with specialist coaches, e.g. a beach volleyball day/tournament.

·       Developed a ‘Love, Work, Life’ programme

·       Open days for TLB members

·       Corporate workdays