Annual Report
2013 - 2014
Executive summary
RollaDome All Skate is Non-Profit making, Charitable organisation offering recreational skating to individuals as well as catering to large and small group gatherings.
RollaDome All Skate will continue to provide a unique recreational opportunity young people and families throughout the UK, predominantly in London. With a dedicated team RollaDome All Skate will give excellent customer service and would like to see continued growth in dedicated members. RollaDome All Skate will target local markets with special focus given to hard to reach groups, affected social, economic challenges.
With an emphasis on membership services RollaDome All Skate will differentiate itself from other roller sports opportunities in the area by establishing a welcoming friendly atmosphere for our target market. It is important to build long-term relationships with community groups, members of RollaDome Clubs, and school groups. We will also be involved in community activities. We can't just market and sell our services, we must deliver those services with a focus on excellence and best practice. RollaDome All Skate will provide a website that will appeal to all kinds of people looking for recreational alternatives. Times of operations, descriptions of our facilities, and the costs will be included in the site.
Our management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. People who work at RollaDome All Skate will work in an environment that encourages creativity, learning, personal development and having fun. Along with the team of over 45 volunteers, Concious will play an active role in the day to day operations of RollaDome All Skates roller disco services.
Section 2: Introduction
Another year is coming to an end for all of us. 2014 have been an exciting one, and we're looking forward to the new year to keep bringing roller skating to London boroughs and their families.
To all members, supporters and volunteers: at RollaDome we've always liked to communicate and share our achievements, and we'd like to share with all of you what we've been up to.
Relevant demographic profile of the population served
Service aim, objectives and expected outcomes
Equality and diversity assessment of the service
Activity analysis
Case studies/Service user stories
Evidence impact of service
User feedback
Other service activity
Learning and development
Future plans and targets
W13 Gets Rolling
An exciting roller-skating festival was held, for two weeks, in the heart of West Ealing; from 16th to 29th August 2014, at the open air rink in Dean Gardens.
RollaDome and Conscious, who aims to raise awareness and fundings for charities through music events, came together to organise and deliver this exciting program.
During the day there were open skating sessions, structured coaching, adults lunchtime skate and children’s skating sessions. Outside the rink, local business and associations were involved as well, giving information and proposting activities at their stalls.
The evenings were filled with music and themed roller discos nights. A wide range of other activities were offered around the rink throughout the event, such as Upcycling and Recycling, Get Active day, Carnival Day and Eat Healthy. All the activities, from roller skating to information and refreshement, were designed to involve single participants, groups and offer a great fun for all the family.
We now look forward to 2015 W13GetsRolling, and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part, volunteered their time and shared their skills with us.
Lido Staff get roller skating
Lido staff spent an action packed lunch break, roller skating in the temporary Rolladome rink in Dean Gardens West Ealing, on Wednesday 27th August. The supervised session saw a large turnout of Lido employees display their roller skating skills, with no injuries sustained despite multiple tumbles. The lunch time get-together was a great example of how fun and easy it is to incorporate physical activity into a workday, improving employees health and morale.
If you would like more information on creating a Healthy Workplace, please contact Angela Dodwell,angela@ealingcvs.org.uk or 020 8280 2287
Summer Skate Camp 2014
During the three weeks of the camp, beginners were introduced to skating and coached on the basic principals of skating. At the same time, Intermediates and more expert skaters, had the opportunity to play hockey and other games, as an introduction to some of the differing disciplines of roller skating.
The final day of the Camp saw a great day of celebration; awards presentations, games and generally a lot of fun.
We would like to thank all participants and their families, for all the support.
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RollaDome All Skate 2014 Promotional Teaser
Buddy Scheme Awards with RollaDome
“Young Revolution” is a project designed by young people, to help engage and motivate them, to support and develop their skills and abilities as young coaches. It was developed through consultation with young members of our Saturday school, as a mechanism for their continued development. The goal is to follow them after they've come to master our basic skating skills program, should they not wish to take on a specific discipline skill within roller sports.
“Young Revolution” is formed around the principles of a buddy system. It takes this idea further, by actually creating awards and accreditation for Young Volunteers to develop and expand their skills, through a structured training program. They took inspiration from their recent enjoyment of the 2012 & 2014 Olympic Games, by having Gold, Silver & Bronze accreditation awards. The end goal is to prepare them for taking the National Governing Body training level 1 Coaching qualification.
RollaDome has a long history of working with local authorities, especially with Hounslow Council. The Council supported us through the years, helping us achieving our goals and increasing the number of our events and activities; they will keep doing so within this project.
Who we work with
Urban Futures mission is to develop, promote, deliver and broker services on behalf of the London community (with a particular focus on North & East London). The aim is to raise the achievement and quality of life of residents, and further the achievement of economic, environmental and social development, particularly in relation to employment creation and employment support.
Urban Futures is a multi-faceted urban regeneration company, working to support people and communities in some of London’s most disadvantaged areas. They are a highly skilled company offering a large range of regeneration services which include:
- Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
- Training Services
- Young People's Services
- Welfare to Work Services
- Airport Services
- Business Development & Support Services
- Technical Services
Conscious aims to raise awareness through music, by creating opportunities to bring people together to highlight important issues, campaigns and raise money in the community.
Conscious is a culmination of 25 years of working withing the community and voluntary sector and 30 years of raving. We believe that music unites people and that, when united, people are powerful force. We want to channel that power to create support for community based issues.
Sports and Parks Service
Brent have several sports centres in Brent: facilities such as swimming pools and gyms, as well as a number of outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis courts and cricket pitches.
They also provide information about local sports clubs, as well as our own sports programs.
Meet The Team
Paul
Name: Paul Jackson is a Director of a Social Enterprise none profit making Company.
He comes with 25 years experience in Supported and Social Housing and also Mental Health. Having grown up in inner city London Paul is well aware of the Social and Economic problems facing young People today. He has been extremely instrumental in referring 16 to 25 year old's into Supported Living accommodation.
Paul became a Trustee in mid 2011 believing in the importance of motivating young people in terms of exercising and being more health concious.
Having been a former street skater in the 80s Paul has been quoted as saying:-
"Those were some of the best days of my life, I am glad these kids can now experience the fun we had".
"RollaDome has inspired so many young people in such a short space of time and I am sure the organisation will be around for a lot longer. I feel honoured to be part of the Charity".
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie has a passionate interest in developing sport and recreational opportunities for young people and working with disadvantaged communities. In 2009, she set up AMW Tutoring and worked with oversees students providing mentoring and tutoring in a range of subjects from GCSE to degree level. She has also been a business volunteer at Young Enterprise, the UK's largest business and enterprise education charity.
In 2009, she established RollaDome All Skate (www.rolladome.org.uk), a Charity in north-west London, which delivers roller skating to engage young people and those at risk of social exclusion. The charity is a successful partner of the Department of Health’s Change for Life programme and has also secured numerous local authority contracts to deliver roller skating as part of their extended services programme.
In 2011, Anne-Marie was asked to join the British Roller Skating Federation (BRSF) as its Chief Executive Officer and has a remit to establish and provide a professional network representing all roller skating provision throughout the UK.
In 2011, Anne-Marie received the Team London Award - a special commendation from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson - for outstanding contributions to improving London and the quality of life for Londoners.
Matthew - Accountant
Owner/director of Bogatyij Ltd offering business solutions to individuals and SME's particularly (but not exclusively) in the Creative Industry.
Speciality in providing accounting solutions to assist in the running and growing of any SME or sole trader, including providing business and tax guidance and company formation and administration.
Additionally, offer mentoring/coaching on a one-to-one or group basis to help business owners who need a supporting hand.
Also, a part time lecturer for accounting and finance wishing to expand on this valuable skill set combined with contract to contract work or a permanent position with the right employer.
Specialities: Excellent personal skills with a warm yet professional approach, can explain complex financial situations to non-financial individuals, always seeking to improve and add value to existing systems.
Fabiana - Communications/PR & Marketing
Hi All! My name is Fabiana, and I came all the way from Italy to pursue my career in communication in the UK.
RollaDome is a fascinating reality with a great potential; as an expert in communication, I find challenging and compelling to collaborate with the Charity.
As a volunteer, I want to contribute to the growth of RollaDome; at the same time, this collaboration is giving me the opportunity to gain experience and improve my skills, which is even more satisfying since I get to be a part of a passionate team.
Jackie - Director / Community Development Manager
After 13 years of developing and running EASE I have now become a freelancer. This give me a greater opportunity to work with charities / non -profit making organisations.
I am well versed in youth and community work, domestic abuse, developing training courses, troubleshooting, strategy and fundraising.
I have a real understanding of working with communities others find difficult to reach. I have been able to engage and involve thousands of people in activities and projects.
My strengths are in creating projects, developing resources, creating and sharing a vision with others. I can also identify gaps in services or training required and can deliver training or put together action plans or develop projects as a solution.
I have also got experience of developing and supporting consortium and partnership working.
I bring to the partnership with RollaDome, these skills, knowledge and experience to support and further help develop the charity.
Vneeta - HR Administrator
Hi there, I'm Vneeta Bariana and I'm a HR Assistant at RollaDome All Skate. I'm currently also a second year University student at The University of Hertfordshire and am studying BA Human Resource Management. RollaDome All Skate have given me the opportunity to expand my horizons and gain experience which will be highly useful for me in developing my career in the future. I feel RollaDome All Skate offer the perfect volunteering opportunities as I am able to perform vital tasks in the office which allows me to gain background knowledge on how a HR department runs. RollaDome All Skate allow me to benefit from them by developing my skill base, as well as offer back to RollaDome and play my part in helping this remarkable charity grow.
Brian - Office Manager
I have been with Organisation for 2 years volunteering as Office manager and helping out at various projects doing Admin, greeting Parents and their children.
I enjoy meeting the clients helping them to relax asking all their questions so that they enjoy their time with us, encourage them to join and making this something they can do as a family.
Urszula - Administrator
My name is Urszula and as an Administrator, I deal with telephone enquiries, and ensure members and clients are provided with information to ensure their experience with is is a quality service.
I prepare data recording and keep records of our members, and clients to make communications user-friendly and efficient. On-line I create different event advertising and sharing so people can be aware of the projects RollaDome is organising.
I really enjoy doing all of the work, because that's what I want to do in the future, and more. I will be studying Business at University and this experience is very helpful to give me a feel of what is business life like.
Jenni - Coach / Coaching Co-Ordinator
RollaDome. What can I say I started! Journey as an observant parent from the side line, looking on as my kids were having a great time skating, which I had once enjoyed as a child.
After a few weeks off watching I then asked if I could help in any way, what I meant was “I wanted to have a bit of fun on some skates”, the lady at the time Doreen said “yes we are always looking for parents like yourself to help us volunteering”, it also was handy that I had a full CRB from my work as a school governor.
So that was how I started and I haven’t looked back since, well only to see who is behind me when skating backwards.
I am now the Coach/ Event co-Coordinator. Enjoying teaching “Learn to Skate” classes, seeing the joy on the students and parents/guardians faces when they get their pass certificate.
Every day is different from the tasks to the people. How many people can say that they enjoy their job?
Fred - Speed Skating Coach / Manager
Nadine - Head Coach
Tamara - Trainee Coach / Buddies Mentor
Igor - In Line Hockey Coach / Manager
Daniel - Coach / Fitness Manager
If your looking to tone up, lose weight or just have a new fitness regime on your skates, Daniel will help you with a prepared plan - Just for you.
Miguel - Quad Hockey Coach / Manager
Annamaria - Trainee Coach / In-Line Figures
Eletheria - Trainee Coach / Roller Derby
Claire - Coach Development Officer
Having just completed her Degree in Fitness and Sport Science, Claire will be working closely with St Helens Council, Sports Development team to progress the growth of roller sports in the area, and the setting up of more RollaDome Sessions and projects.
Shweta - Schools Manager
With the club scheduled for re launch January 2015, Shweta will be working closely with the CEO, to plan and develop the club and future clubs int he area.
Danielanna - Traniee Coach / Roller Derby
Danielanna, learnt very quicky the fast pace at which RollaDome works, having spent 14 days with us as part of her induction, delivering at W13gets Rolling.
Danielanna, is greatly inspirational, in her skills and experience, sharing those with the young people and is a mentor for them with great outcomes.
Marlena - Financial Management Administrator
She is dedicated, and uses her knowledge and skills to bring further value to the organisation.
Schools Management Co-Ordinator
I am a Housing professional with several years’ experience in the Social Housing sector more especially in the Allocations and Lettings process.
I am also an accomplished client-facing Programme Manager, as well as practical hands-on customer service. Besides working full time, this is also combined that with family commitments and at other times RollaDome.
Here I endeavour to deliver a satisfactory outcome for both customer and company whilst working alone and as part of a larger team mainly at Harrow Saturday School.
Kate - Non-Executive Director -Chair
I have a seven year history of working in the sports development industry including; As a Volunteer, in Local Authorities, County Sport Partnerships and a National Governing Body.
I am constantly looking to further my knowledge and experience within the area of sport, although I like to bring my expertise and current knowledge to sporting communities and areas through innovative projects and modern styles.
Diane - Trusee
Diane comes with significant housing and social care experience, along with a personal and professional desire to make a difference to people’s lives in the most positive ways possible. It’s these qualities that have drawn her closer and closer to RollaDome sharing our goals and views.”
Diane has been involved with RollaDome All Skate from the beginning. She led our initial presentation to Ealing Council., back in January 2009. Diane is very supportive of RollaDome’s work and its objectives.
Diane has been quoted saying. “I am proud to be involved with such a dynamic and inspiring organisation.” Theories and ideas about RollaDome from Diane - “RollaDome has a positive future, with some talented people determined and focused to make skating fun as well as addressing some pressing social problems.
Dinita - Head Coach / Media Manager
I continue to delivering Coaching and Media support to RollaDome, and can only say, there is nothing better than doing what you enjoy everyday.
The pleasure that our projects give to young people and their families, tells me that RollaDomes services are invaluable.
Puneet - Coach / Family Support Officer
I have been involved, in the majority of the projects as a Coach or Family Support Officer. RollaDome has given me new skills and great experiences throughout.
I feel a great sense of pride in being a part of the organisation, and being a part of a team, that takes everyone need into consideration at all time.
Having completed my Psychology Degree, and working towards my PHD, I could not ask for a better way to give something back via the role/s I hold here at RollaDome.
Gibran - Speed Skating Coach
Varsha - Schools Manager
Outside of her work here, Varsha works for a Local Authority as an Administrator, using skills and work experience gained here at RollaDome.
Andrea - Promoter / Trainee Coach
Andrea has completed her Bachelor in Biomedical Science and is about to start her Masters degree this autumn.
Andrew - Trainee Coach
Hi my name is Andrew Williams and I am a trainee coach with RollaDome. I have been associated with RollaDome for two years now. In that time I have learnt how to skate with RollaDome.
I now coach both Adults and children, I have helped out at various RolllaDome projects such as the Greenford Summer Skate Camp and the Ealing summer project just to name a few. When I am not at one of RollerDome's outreach projects I am based at the Harrow Skate School on Saturdays.
I recently started leading sessions at the Harrow Skate School under the guidance of a senior Coach as part of my training. I really enjoy skating as it is a Great way to keep fit.
I always think of RollaDome as one big happy family, I'm just so pleased and honoured to be part of that family.
Alisha - Head Coach / Child Care Specialist
I have been a coach with RollaDome since the very beginning. I enjoy the working with children in small groups and large numbers watching them improve their skills and build their confidence. It is a pleasure to see the power of skating enhance each child's confidence and allow them to grow as a person.
RollaDome has also helped me improve my own skills training in special educational needs and learning difficulties. It is with great pleasure I am able to help children who need that little extra help.
When I am not skating I enjoy socialising with friends. I am a play and recreational facilitator at Birmingham children's hospital providing play for all the sick boys and girls on the neurosurgery ward.
Jemma - Head Buddy
First of all my name is Jemma Lawton and I'm head buddy here at RollaDome All Skate. I have been with Rolla Dome for five years and been a buddy for four.
I only became head buddy over two years ago, and found out about this important role being bestowed on me when the CEO, Anne-Marie Waugh, surprised me with her announcement on our website.
I love working with the children at our Osterly and Heston Clubs. The children are all just so keen and full of energy.
If I could I would love to be the CEO and run everything, giving Anne-Marie a rest! I remember loads of things and help her out sometimes. Everyone thinks that the people who teach and skate do all the work but if you were to watch just one day of the office working life you would be so surprised at how much they do to keep RollaDome working.
I do roller skating every Saturday but do things on other days too. Recently we did W13getsrolling, were we had our own rink in West Ealing, for two weeks. I also help out in Greenford at our Holiday Camps, Private Birthday Parties, Festivals, Demos to name a few.
I always think of RollaDome as one big happy family, I'm just so pleased and honoured to be part of that family.
Toni - Trustee
Toni is retired, and gives her time supporting advising, unconditionally, and being a listening ear to the CEO.
Her input and continued involvement, has impacted greatly on the success of RollaDome.
Toni has recently injured her shoulder, for which she underwent surgery. She is on the road to recovery, and we take this opportunity to wish her all the very best.
Skate School Returns 2014 / 2015
All our programmes are for children and adults of all ages and abilities, and are available to organisations, schools and individuals. Our programmes are provided in a safe environment where all involved learn valuable skills: These include Improving balance and coordination, Strengthening endurance, Learning self-discipline both on and off the skate rink, Improving life skills , mentoring, discipline and motivation.
Harrow After School Club -Session 1
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014, 04:30 PM
Contact
Email: admin@rolladome.org.uk
Website: www.rolladome.org.uk
Phone: 0208 838 1171 0208 978 3760
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rolla.dome
Twitter: @RollaDome
RollaDome ready to go BIG!
Joining a long and prestigious list of projects and associations dedicated to health, young people, families and well known charities, RollaDome have recently become part of the selected circle of organisation sustained by the Big Lottery Fund. As a part of BIG, RollaDome will now be partly funded by the incomes of the National Lottery: given the history of BIG, we have to be nothing but proud to have been able to achieve this kind of result.
At RollaDome we aim to give young people, kids and their families a fulfilling experience of sport, health and education through roller skating. Since 2009, we've seen in this pattern and in the enthusiasm of our people a winning formula to get in touch with local communities, give more opportunity to people and create social life events that can reach out for people of all ages: and now we are not alone on this any more. To make it in the BIG’s team almost means two important things: so far, we've been doing things right, and secondly the possibilities opening up to us are now endless.
It’s not just a matter of getting funded – that alone of course means a lot, it means being able to take things to another level and reach out for even more people, increasing the number of projects and get even closer to our people – it’s about being recognized for what we’ve done so far. As everybody else working in the charity world, the struggles are sometimes more than the satisfactions especially when you are basing all your activity on the dedication of volunteers, but BIG “certification” is a huge boost for everybody involved in RollaDome.
Roll on Winter
Following the great feedback of our W13 Gets Rolling project in the summer, we would like to bring the roller-skating activity to spaces across Ealing in the winter as well.
We aim to promote the use of community spaces and active living through roller-skating, making a fun activity accessible to all as an engagment and sports participation tool.
Everyone who attended the outdoor roller-rink enjoyed the experience, and thought it was a great way of bringing people into the park and getting active. Children and adults learnt or improved their skating skills, enjoyed the rolladisco, being outside and appreciated the support of qualified and experienced staff. Many people have taken up skating in the after school clubs, or invested in skates so they can get more active.
We would like to bring the roller-rink to spaces that are underused and areas where people live. For example, Multi Use Games Areas, open spaces, parks, community halls, on or near housing estates around the whole of West London.
What we'll do:
- Bring a roller-rink experience to boroughs in West London, using open spaces within communities
- Coaching and equipment required for people in the community tolearn to skate and develop new skills
- Support local resident associations and community groups and services to attend to engage with the community
- Provide the rollerdisco on one of the days to bring the community together and have a winter party
- Get feedback from the people in the community to ensure that we are improving our services continually
This will take an exciting project and a fun activity to areas where people live but may not feel much of a community spirit, or have opportunities to come together as a community. We will engage children, young people and adults in a physical activity that is easy to sustain as well as fun. We will bring the community together having, coached roller skating programs, roller discos, team, speed skating, roller derby, artsitic skating, hockey and team activities.
We can work with local the voluntary sector, residents groups and local services to help promote important heath and well being, sports participation benefit, youth engagement and development messages to people.
This project is about using roller-skating as a tool for community development and involvement. The key is the partnership with the local voluntary sector hub, local resident associations and the RollaDome and Conscious Team to create a sustainable impact on the areas that the rollerink is placed.
How we'll get it done:
- Work with the local council and voluntary sector community hubs to identify areas
- Work with local resident groups or representative community groups to engage people
- Conscious arranges the rolladisco involving local (young) people DJing with established DJs
- Arrange for the installation of the rollerrink (with cover) for 3 days at each chosen venue
- Apply for relevant licenses and create event plans, risk assessments etc for each venue
- Conscious to organise stalls around the rink that enables community organisations to reach the local community
- Arrange for a team of staff are prepared through training, planning and recruiting paid and unpaid staff
- Promotion through community involvement, posters and leafleting, social media & partnership working
What can you do about it?
Whether your skate or not, you can help us bring this project to life with a little donation. Just visit our page on SpaceHive, read everything about us and help us out!