New recruit set to tackle inactivity among Middlesbrough residents

Actes has welcomed a new member of staff in a post that has been created to provide more opportunities for people within the local community to get active.

In his role as Activity Officer based at the Acklam Green Centre, 24-year-old Ollie Hodgson will engage with people from the local community and sports and activity providers to enhance the provision for inactive residents, with the aim of reducing poor health, social isolation and loneliness.  The role is funded by the Tees Valley Community Foundation’s Getting the Inactive Active grants programme, in partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery.… Read the rest