Meet Sharmin, a regular attendee of our exercise classes and now our Women’s Sports Facilitator:

Sharmin’s story: “BDCA has helped me get fitter and stronger physically and mentally.”

Sharmin is a local parent used to working throughout her adult life. So, when she was made redundant from her long-term job after lockdown, it had a huge impact. She says, “My confidence went, and I felt very insecure and lost.”

Sharmin started attending our fitness classes to improve her wellbeing. The classes helped her make new friends and discover her passion for fitness as well as secure a new job as our Women’s Sports Facilitator.

“After joining, I regained my confidence,” says Sharmin. “I love encouraging new people to join and seeing them flourish. And everyone coming together as a community and having a good laugh with one another.”

Find out more about our Sports and Fitness project here. If you would like to support BDCA, please see our current volunteering opportunities or donate here.