Meet Arising Stars CIC in Wigan which offers dance and sport opportunities for children
Arising Stars CIC, a new Wigan-based community initiative, offers inclusive dance and sport opportunities to young people regardless of financial circumstances.
A new organisation aims to build brighter futures for young people through dance and sport opportunities across Wigan borough.
Arising Stars CIC is a new community endeavour that will focus on an accessible approach to the development of young children across Wigan and the wider North-West.
Founder Amelia Quigley, 30, said: “We are a newly established Community Interest Company based in Wigan.
“Our mission is to provide inclusive, accessible opportunities for children and young people through performing arts, sport, creativity and wellbeing, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive regardless of their financial circumstances or background”.
With backgrounds in dance and sports teaching, Amelia, along with Thomas, 36, have seen first-hand that less and less families have the financial freedom to afford to send their children to extracurricular activities: vital experiences that can encourage young people’s development, both physically and socially.
They are now striving to change this throughout the Wigan borough, and are currently seeking different opportunities from local people and businesses for contributions to help carry this out on a larger scale.
Arising Stars CIC is already making waves across Wigan. From September, they will be working with local schools to deliver dance lessons to primary aged children.
Describing the opportunities as “endless”, they will also be offering work experience opportunities for young people, tailored training programmes in sport and dance, and focussing on providing healthy meals for participants.
Arising Stars is here to make a difference, and although all can attend, there is a real focus on supporting those who may never have had these opportunities before.
With this in mind, the CIC is hosting their first event at the end of this month, and local children are invited.
Their upcoming Summer Camp, hosted at the Amelia Quigley Dance Company on July 27 and 28, is combining dance with crafts to offer a fun-packed day for children aged four to 12.
Dance lessons, led by Amelia, and craft workshops, provided by local company Get Crafty and Party, are intended to create a welcoming space for children to have fun and try something new during the school holidays.
Costing just £20 each day, the workshop will begin with a healthy breakfast club to fuel the day, with lunch and drinks also provided throughout. Included also is a tote bag for goodies, a certificate of completion and a performance for parents at the end of each day - what’s not to love?
“As a brand-new CIC, this camp represents an important milestone for us.
“We believe every child deserves access to inspiring activities that build confidence, encourage healthy lifestyles, develop new skills and create lasting friendships”, Amelia said.
If you think you can help, or want to book your child on to the upcoming summer camp, contact Arising Stars at [email protected], or Whatsapp on 07555337275.