Believe Housing awards grant to children’s athletics festival the Durham Dash
HOUSING association Believe Housing has awarded a £500 community grant towards the Durham
Dash, an athletics festival for primary school children.
Hundreds of children from across County Durham will participate in the event at Beamish
Museum on Wednesday, 11 June. In the weeks leading up to the main event, pupils have been
enjoying running, jumping, and throwing activities in school to prepare and compete for a team
place.
The Durham Dash, launched in celebration of the London 2012 Olympics, aims to promote
physical activity among children and has become a staple in the summer PE curriculum for many
schools.
Kimberley Batey, a Community Investment Coordinator at believe housing, said: “We’re delighted
to support the Durham Dash once again, creating opportunities for young people to enjoy physical
activity and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.
“This event not only promotes fitness among children but also fosters community spirit, with
families cheering on and volunteers ensuring the event runs smoothly.”
Andrew Scothern, Manager of Durham and Chester-le-Street School Sport Partnership , which
delivers the event, said: “Over the course of a year we organise and deliver over 200 sporting events
for schools. However, the Dash stands out as our most high-profile event.
“We have schools from across County Durham, and even further afield, wanting to take part due
to its popularity and success. Our target is to break the 1,000 barrier for participants as we look to
grow the Dash further.
“This would not be possible without the fabulous support of our schools network, volunteers, our
host venue Beamish Museum, and supporters such as believe housing, which has been a regular
partner and supporter of the Dash.”
