The municipality of Barneveld makes sports and culture possible for all children and adults | May 10, 2023
The municipality of Barneveld makes sports and culture possible for all children and adults
For the first time in the Netherlands, a municipality has joined both the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture and the Adult Fund for Sports & Culture. Both funds ensure that children, young people, and adults with limited financial means can participate in sports at a club or cultural activities. The funds cover the membership fees or tuition.
Musical start
During a networking event of the healthy lifestyle network, the joint launch of the Youth Fund and the Adult Fund in the municipality of Barneveld was officially launched. Youth Fund Ambassador Marise den Bakker set the tone with her songs. Biologist and behavioral scientist John Dierx emphasized the importance of everyone being able to participate in sports and culture: "Health affects us all." Finally, several aldermen signed the agreement with the Youth Fund and the Adult Fund.
Opportunities for everyone
Councilwoman Mijntje Pluimers-Foeken: "Playing sports or participating in cultural activities has a positive effect on people. It promotes good fitness, reduces the risk of illness, and builds a strong social network. By providing the Youth and Adult Funds, we want to give every resident the opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle."
To request
Parents and adults can contact an intermediary to submit an application on their behalf. Examples of intermediaries include: a school teacher, a family guardian, the (school) doctor, a youth worker or (youth) care provider, a social worker, or a community sports coach.
Local contact point
Want to know more about the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture and the Adult Fund in the municipality of Barneveld? Jacco Peelen, your local contact, is happy to tell you more and can point you in the right direction. You can reach him by email at j.peelen@barneveld.nl.
Becoming an intermediary and more information
Are you a professional interested in becoming an intermediary or would you like more information about the Youth Fund for Sports and Culture? Visit our website: www.jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl. For more information about the Adult Fund for Sports and Culture, visit www.volwassenenfonds.nl.
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