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Rev ‘n’ Go works with young people to develop team work skills and respect for all - as well as motorcycle safety and maintenance. Members control their own behaviour contract and young people use expulsion as an ultimate incentive.

Over the last few years The Heroes have also developed The Heroes Challenge, a life-skill based accreditation scheme which actively encourages others to become better equipped and positive about their own lives, intentions and ambitions. Twelve organisations now operate the challenge scheme and to date, more than 400 certificates have been awarded.

The army of workers and volunteers have so far transformed 36 of the 80 bin bays, and plan to tackle the remaining areas in the coming years. The bays were full of rubbish and junk – now they have mosaic floors, murals, integral flower beds and even a beach and barbecue.

Music and Health is a once-a-week jam session run by a facilitator and a drummer. The 90-minute singing workshops are designed for disabled people, including those with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, stroke patients, accident victims, and blind people. Almost all that attend this group — including Caroline — are confined to wheelchairs.

As well as weekly training sessions and league games, the organisation's volunteers try to act as mentors by helping the players with job applications, asylum applications and personal problems.
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