How it started…
Coatham Memorial Hall Association (CMHA) which was established in 2006 as a multipurpose community led and driven organisation that served and supported local communities of both place and interest throughout its primary resource – namely Coatham Memorial Hall situated in the Coatham ward area of Redcar and Cleveland borough.
The CMHA evolved from the Redcar Amateur Boxing Club which was established in 1998, moving into the Memorial Hall in 2000. Historically, CMHA ran on a voluntary basis but received Tees Valley Partnership delegated grant assistance in 2007 to employ a full time dedicated worker. The rationale for this post was to increase youth user participation, effectively meeting the needs of more members of the community. It was also felt that such a position would lead to the sign posting and development of other opportunities, specifically in terms of other training, business start up, education and employment.
Our Philosophy…
Redcar Development Trust feels that its unique mixture of support, self reliance and real life practical solutions to the issues impacting upon the area has produced excellent results for those who interact with it.
The Trust has a strong belief in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and exercise in helping to motivate and develop individuals. We make use of our in house fitness facilities and our NHS trained healthy lifestyle coordinators to develop person specific routines.
The trust has close working relationships with a number of large local and regional employers, we are in the process of setting a number of businesses with the support of Business in the Community, and its members Northumbrian Water, Johnson Mathey Catalysts, PD Ports, Greggs, and GE Electric (amongst others). We are working closely with UK-CPI to establish a number of sustainable power projects and an operation to recycle construction materials.
