About OCRA

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Okehampton Community Recreation Association – OCRA

OCRA IS A CHARITY THAT AIMS TO MAINTAIN & DEVELOP SPORTING / RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & FACILITIES FOR OKEHAMPTON & THE LARGE SURROUNDING AREA.

OCRA has developed a hub model that does this through;

  • Delivering a diverse programme of activity
  • Taking sport and activity sessions to satellite towns and villages
  • Holiday Schemes that incorporate sport, art, outdoor pursuits, play, dance and fun
  • Delivering and supporting Special Needs and Disability activity
  • Deliver the School Sports role for Primary Schools -developing activity for all
  • Supporting and promoting local clubs
  • Delivering Sport, Activity, Health and Community Development projects
  • Developing facilities
  • Bringing funding to the area for activity schemes and facilities
  • Signposting  people to activity
  • Running and supporting local events
  • Networking with agencies to ensure the area and activity is represented and supported.
  • Offering training or putting people in touch with providers
  • An equipment Loan Scheme

OCRA was formed in 1990 and has developed through great local support. If you are interested in helping or have any ideas in areas that OCRA could develop, please contact us.