Braintree locality
Braintree sits within the Mid Essex Hub, with a population of 151,560. The district’s population is slightly older than the nation average, its main town is Braintree and the main centres of population are Braintree, Witham and Halstead, the rural areas sees an increase in over 65’s.
Measuring impact in Braintree to improve outcomes for residents
decrease in number of young people participating in 60+ mins a day.
Opening School Facilities brings about new opportunities for the local communities.
A substantial increase in the number of adults in Braintree leading active lives.
Pickleball offers a new sport to engage and inspire residents in the rural braintree district.
Braintree holds highest number of active lower socio economic group in Essex.
A collaborative approach to the way of working across Fusion partnerships is helping this.
Making Movement a Priority in Braintree
Their local network, Find Your Active Braintree, is an independent registered charity, the ‘Active Braintree Foundation’. The foundation works collaboratively with sports clubs, facilities, voluntary groups and many third sector partners in order to promote and provide opportunities for increased physical activity, health and wellbeing. The Foundation is represented on Braintree’s Health and Wellbeing panel and works in parallel with the districts Health & Wellbeing Grants.
Take a look at how Braintree are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
