Raise Your Game (360G-CR-698232)

It is estimated that over 40,000 people in Portsmouth drink alcohol at levels that harms their health, whilst there are a further 12,200 drug users. Worryingly 20% of 12-13 year olds frequently drink alcohol. Pompey in the Community use regular physical activity and education to prevent and reduce substance misuse among vulnerable young people aged across Portsmouth. The grant funds a Project Co-ordinator and Sessional staff for Raise Your game – an early intervention approach to pick up young people early who are vulnerable to misuse, engaging them in physical activities at critical transition stages in their lives. It also provides mentoring, guidance and advice. The work will reduce the likelihood of young people abusing alcohol and drugs longer term.