Health
Almost one in ten people in coalfield communities are in poor health. We help people living in former coalfields to improve their health so they can get the most out of their lives.
CRT Game On
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What is CRT Game On?
CRT Game On uses the power of sport to change lives for the better in former coalfield communities. Our free sessions allow everyone to get involved, get active and learn new skills.
CRT Game On has five different strands:
CRT Game On 5ives
CRT Game On 5ives are free sessions to get young people off the streets and on to the football pitch. We run CRT Game On 5ives in dozens of former coalfield communities and are always looking for ways to bring it to new places. CRT Game On 5ives gets young people healthy while helping them to learn new skills, supported by our dedicated coaches on local football pitches.
CRT Game On Girls
CRT Game On Girls introduces girls between five and twelve years old to football. It’s all about boosting confidence, learning new skills and having fun. We want girls to build a lifelong love of sport and bring on the next generation of female players in the professional game.
CRT Game On Active
Whether you’re two or eighty-two years old our lifelong sport programme has something for you. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a seasoned pro or total beginner, we have an activity to help you live a more active life. We help a child to find the sport for them, leading to a lifetime of benefits. We also bring older people together through sport helping them make new friends and stay active.
CRT Game On +
We believe sport can play a role in a person’s life beyond participation: CRT Game On + allows those taking part in CRT Game On to access additional opportunities such as training, volunteering, community asset transfer support and kit grants to deliver the full benefits of a life with sport.
CRT Home Internationals
An annual tournament which raises aspirations as young people from former coalfield communities in England, Scotland and Wales make new friends and compete to lift the CRT Home Internationals shield.
Who We Help
People living in coalfield communities who want to achieve change through sport
Priorities Covered:
Skills
Almost one in five people in coalfield communities are economically inactive. We work with those furthest from the labour market to give them the foundation level skills they need to create a brighter future.
Our Partners
Scottish Government
The work of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Scotland is paid for with a grant from the Scottish Government.
Welsh Government
The work of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales is paid for with a grant from the Welsh Government.
Peter Harrison Foundation
Funding from the Peter Harrison Foundation has paid for CRT Game On sessions in Shotton and Horden.
Wakefield Active Through Football
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Wakefield Active Through Football, targeting ages 16 and above.
Game Changer
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Barnsley Active Through Football, targeting ages 16 and above.
FA Wales
FA Wales recognise and support our recreational football work through its Enhancing Lives through Football Strategy.
Sport RCT
Sport RCT generously support our CRT Game On 5ives sessions in Rhondda, Cynon Taf.
British Transport Police
British Transport Police (Pontypridd) have supported CRT Game On 5ives sessions for over a decade.
What Makes This Programme Great?
- CRT Game On 5ives – Free turn up & play football sessions
- CRT Game On Girls – Free turn up and play football exclusively for girls
- CRT Game On Active – Open access physical activity sessions – (Walking Football/Walking Cricket, Multi Skills Sessions, Dance Sessions, Group Walks etc.
- CRT Home Internationals – Annual showcase event bringing together teams from coalfield communities across England, Scotland & Wales
- CRT Game On + – Our community support offer beyond sport participation. Including community asset transfer support, kit grants & access to volunteering and vocational qualification opportunities.
Related Case Studies
Home Internationals 2024
Events Associated With This Programme
View Events In East Midlands
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting ages 11 to 18 and above.
- Mondays (Term Time Only) 6pm - 8pm @ Outwood Academy Portland, Netherton Road, Worksop S80 2SF
- Fridays 6pm - 8pm @ Dukeries Academy, Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark NG22 9TD
- Fridays 6pm - 8pm @ Joseph Whitaker Sports College, Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0AG
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting 5 to 11 year old girls.
- Fridays 5pm - 6pm @ Dukeries Academy, Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, Newark NG22 9TD
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting 5 to 11 year old girls.
- Monday (Term Time Only) 5pm - 6pm @ Joseph Whitaker Sports College, Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0AG
View Events In North East England
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting ages 11 to 18 and above.
- Fridays 5pm - 8pm @ Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9HN
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting ages 11 to 18 years old.
- Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Trimdon Community College, 64 Elwick View, Trimdon, Trimdon Station TS29 6JU
- Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Trimdon Colliery Play Park, behind Grosvenor Terrace, Trimdon Colliery, TS29 6DH
- Wednesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ Trimdon Grange Community Centre, Salters Ln, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station TS29 6PB
- TBC TBC @ Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Rd, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2PQ
- TBC TBC @ Eden Hill MUGA near Peterlee and Horden RFC, Eden Lane, Peterlee SR8 5DJ
View Events In Scotland
CRT Game On 5ives
Open access free turn up & play facilitated football sessions for anyone of secondary school age.
- Wednesdays 6pm - 7:30pm @ Bo'ness Academy Games Hall, Bo'ness
- Fridays 4:30pm - 6pm @ Drongan Astro, Drongan
- Fridays 5pm - 7pm @ Indodrill Stadium, Alloa
- Fridays 6pm - 7:30pm @ Valleyfield Astro, High Valleyfield
- Fridays 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Doon Valley Leisure Centre, Dalmellington
CRT Game On Active
Open access fun, active and free physical activity sessions for those P3-7 school pupils
- Mondays 3pm - 3:45pm @ Alpha Centre, Fallin, Stirling
For P3-4 - Mondays 3:45pm - 4:30pm @ Alpha Centre, Fallin, Stirling
For P5-7 - Tuesdays 4pm - 4:45pm @ Benarty Centre, Ballingry, Fife
For P3-7 - Tuesdays 4pm - 4:45pm @ Bannockburn High School, Bannockburn, Stirling
For P3-4 - Tuesdays 4:45pm - 5:30pm @ Bannockburn High School, Bannockburn, Stirling
For P5-7 - Wednesdays 3:15pm - 4pm @ Valleyfield Astro, Valleyfield, Fife
For P3-4 - Wednesday 4pm - 4:45pm @ Valleyfield Astro, Valleyfield, Fife
For P5-7 - Thursdays 4pm - 5pm @ Volunteer Park, Armadale
For P3-7 - Fridays 3:15pm - 4pm @ Alloa Academy Games Hall
For P3-4 - Fridays 4pm - 4:45pm @ Alloa Academy Games Hall
For P5-7 - Fridays 3:15pm - 4pm @ Tullibody Civic Centre
For P3-4 - Fridays 4pm - 4:45pm @ Tullibody Civic Centre
For P5-7
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football exclusively for girls P3-7 school pupils.
- Tuesdays 3:15pm - 4pm @ Benarty Centre, Ballingry, Fife
- Wednesday 3:15pm - 4pm @ Valleyfield Astro, High Valleyfield
- Friday 3pm - 3:45pm @ Drongan Astro, Drongan
CRT Game On Active
Free open access recreational activity designed to help people get active and socialise - all welcome.
- Wednesdays 10am - 11:30am @ Valleyfield Astro, High Valleyfield
Walking football - Thursdays 10am - 11:30am @ Volunteer Park, Armadale
Walking football - Thursdays 1pm - 2:30pm @ Volunteer Park, Armadale
Walk n Talk - meet @ location
View Events In Wales
CRT Game On 5ives
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 11-16.
- Mondays 5pm - 6pm @ Llay Miners Welfare Institute, Llay New Road, Llay, Wrexham, UK
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 11-16. - Tuesdays 8pm - 8:45pm @ Ystradgynlais Community Centre, Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, UK
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 11-14. - Tuesdays 8:45pm - 9:30pm @ Ystradgynlais Community Centre, Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, UK
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 15-18. - Thursdays 3pm - 4pm @ Porth Community School, CF39 0BS, UK
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 11-16. - Thursdays 5pm - 6:30pm @ Baglan 3G, Treherbert, CF42 5AW
Open access free turn up and play football sessions for ages 11-16.
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football exclusively for girls aged 5-11 and 11-16.
- Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm @ Merthyr Sports Centre, CF48 1UT
Free turn up and play football exclusively for girls aged 12 - 16. - Fridays 3.30pm - 4.15pm @ Penywaun Primary School, Coed Glas, Aberdare , CF44 9DR
CRT Game On Active
Open access walking football session.
- Mondays 7pm - 8pm @ Merthyr Town FC, Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RF
- Thursdays 8pm - 9pm @ Mill St, Tonyrefail, Porth CF39 8BW
- Fridays 7pm - 8pm @ Sports & Social Complex, College Hill, Tanyfron, Brymbo, Wrexham LL11 5TF
- Sundays 5pm - 6pm @ Ton & Gelli Community Hub 3G, Pentre, CF41 7DX
View Events In West Midlands
CRT Game On 5ives
FREE turn up and play football sessions with our partners, Stoke City Community Trust. All abilities welcome 6.30 - 7.30 11-14 yr olds 7.30 - 8.30 15-18 yr olds
- Fridays 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Norton Sports Facility, Community Drive, Smallthorne, ST6 1QF
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT
- Fridays 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ Norton Miners Welfare, Community Drive, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1QF
Targeting ages 11 to 14 years old. - Fridays 7:30pm - 8:30pm @ Norton Miners Welfare, Community Drive, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1QF
Targeting ages 15 to 18 years old.
View Events In Yorkshire
CRT Game On 5ives
Provider/Funder: Wakefield Active Through Football
- Tuesdays - 6pm - 7pm @ Outwood Academy Hemsworth, Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4AB
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Wakefield Active Through Football for 11-16 year olds. - Tuesdays - 7pm - 8pm @ Outwood Academy Hemsworth, Wakefield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4AB
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Wakefield Active Through Football for 11-16 year olds. - Mondays - 6pm - 7pm @ Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall WF9 2UJ
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Wakefield Active Through Football for 11-16 year olds. - Tuesdays - 7pm - 8pm @ Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall WF9 2UJ
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Wakefield Active Through Football for 11-16 year olds.
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered in partnership with Barnsley Active Through Football.
Provider/Funder: Barnsley Active Through Football
- Mondays - 6pm - 7:30pm @ 5ives Community Sports Club, Burnsall Grove, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3JR
For 11-18 year olds - Mondays - 7:30 pm - 8:30pm @ 5ives Community Sports Club, Burnsall Grove, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3JR
For 16+ year olds
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting ages 11 to 18 years old.
- Tuesdays - 6pm - 7pm @ Tom Hill Youth Centre, Wadworth Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4AQ
- Friday (Term Time Only) - 2:45pm - 4:45pm @ Dinnington High School, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2NZ
CRT Game On 5ives
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting ages 11 to 18 years old.
Provider/Funder: Wakefield Council
- Fridays - 6pm - 8pm @ The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3ES
- Fridays - 7pm - 8:30pm @ The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3ES
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting 5 to 11 year old girls.
- Tuesdays - 5pm - 6pm @ Tom Hill Youth Centre, Wadworth Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4AQ
CRT Game On Active
Free turn up and play, delivered by the CRT - everyone is welcome however these sessions typically target older people who have retired.
- Monday - 10am - 11am @ The Well Project, Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2DP
Football - Thursday - 10am - 12pm @ The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3ES
Cricket
CRT Game On Girls
Free turn up and play football sessions delivered by the CRT targeting 5 to 11 year old girls.
- Thursday (Term Time Only) - 4pm - 5pm @ Dinnington High School, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2NZ
- TBC - TBC @ The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3ES
CRT Game On Skills
Game On Skills allows those taking part in CRT Game On to access training and volunteering opportunities to help them build the skills to establish a successful career in sport.
- Tuesday (Term Time Only) - 11:30am - 12:30pm @ The Sports Village at Honeywell Within Barnsley College, Honeywell Ln, Barnsley S75 1BP
Available Grants
Check out the available grants we have for CRT Game On and find out how to apply.
CRT Game On - Wales Kit Grant
The aim of the grant is to get more people living in coalfield communities in Wales (ages 13 – 19) to play and stay in sport. Sport Wales statistics highlight an alarming drop off of registered players during these teenage years.
Funder: Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Fund Type: Revenue
Award Size: Maximum £750
Who Can Apply?
Sports clubs - Wales Only
When To Apply?
25/26 applications open on 01/04/25
How To Apply?
Online
Areas Funded: Sports clubs based in any eligible coalfield community in Wales.
Opening Date: 1 Apr 2025
Interested in this Programme?
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