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The aim of the Basil D’Oliveira Foundation is to give young sports persons equal opportunity to sport via an annual exchange with South Africa. The goals of the foundation are to provide under-privileged youngsters the opportunity to access international sporting opportunity not otherwise available and to hone their skills to a level which may assist in providing future employment; and to experience and understand both the diversity and similarity of problems which arise from other cultures. To get our fundraising going, we are holding a photographic competition and the winning entry will be used as inspiration by the artist, a local Worcester lad who went to school with one of Basil’s sons, to sculpture this bronze work of art. You can see some of his previous work at www.statues.co.uk or www.bronzecasting.org.uk To raise funds to enable us to carry out these tasks we will be running several projects. The first is to raise funds to erect a statue in memory of Basil.

The Myriad Centre in Worcester is a place where people with profound disabilities can come to engage with others, and to enjoy purposeful, stimulating days, developing broader horizons and a meaningful life. Foreword by Lord Faulkner of Worcester : " The Myriad Centre is passionate about providing a positive environment where adults and teenagers with disabilities can be supported to enjoy to enjoy full and rewarding days achieving their potential. I am honoured to be a patron of the Myriad Centre and I am proud that the promises made in their customer charter reflect the very heart of the Myriad service"

RLSS UK is the Drowning Prevention Charity. The Royal Life Saving Society UK is the drowning prevention charity. Leading provider of training and education in lifesaving, lifeguarding, water safety and life support skills in the UK. RLSS UK is the governing body for lifesaving sport.

Worcestershire Business Breakfast Club is a networking and business development group that meet to pass leads and provide mutual business support.