Get Supported by Sported

Grassroots sport sits at the heart of our communities.

Sported is here to help local groups unleash its power to transform the lives of young people – and to back those who make it happen.

We deliver support and resources for free that will help your group, club or organisation thrive – as well as offering a range of programmes that provide funding and specific help to do and achieve more.

We understand how sport and physical activity can have a positive impact that shapes lives.

As part of your team, Sported will work with you to reach your goals – and level the playing field.

We only can help those who intentionally use sport to create a social impact – rather than simply providing recreational sport.

If that’s you, find out how we can support you and your group below:

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Need support? We've an expert who can help

Get free one-to-one support from Sported’s local teams across the UK – and from our Volunteer Consultants. Whether it’s business planning, governance, fundraising or other specialist expertise, tailored to your needs, your group can become more sustainable and look to the future with confidence.

Securing funding can be complicated – we’ll help you navigate the process

We’ll keep you informed about the essential funding and income generation resources that are available to support what you do and allow you to keep thriving. And with guidance on how to effectively measure your impact on your community, we’ll steer you safely through the application process.

Get help to do more, with Sported

Sported runs a range of exclusive programmes to help group reach out and rise up, breaking down barriers and providing funds so that you can unlock the full potential of your group – and young people.

With Sported’s help, running a group doesn’t need to feel like running a marathon

With Sported on your side, running a club doesn’t need to feel like running a marathon. Ensuring your policies and procedures are fit for purpose means fewer headaches in the long run. We’ve got specialist resources and advice to keep your group on track, on and off the field.

Want to be more inclusive? We’ll help you open the door

Are you inclusive? Or are you missing out on new members and priceless opportunities to give more young people a positive start through sport? We’ll help you remove the barriers, be more accessible, and widen the net with confidence.

Visit our online Hub and get access to expert knowledge, guides and unmissable offers, 24/7

Access webinars, workshops and a world of tips and advice to support you and your organisation at our members-only website, the Sported Hub. And through our partners, we’ve got deals and offers to save you cash.

“We’d never run a sports project before, but with the mentor’s help I learnt to write funding bids that were sports specific; budgeting for revenue and expenditure for sporting activities was not something I’d attempted before. The support Sported gave us was invaluable. The financial support gave us a kick start but it was the mentoring that really prepared us for running a sport project successfully.”

“We never thought it was possible to get a break and have someone truly believe in what we do and are trying to achieve for our young people. We couldn’t have got anywhere near a successful grant application and a business plan without your help and the whole committee can’t wait for you to see the benefits Sported has made to the club.”

“Working with Sported on the Barclays Community Football Fund has been one of the best projects I've been involved in across my career. The sector knowledge and expertise, combined with the team being a joy to work with, allowed us to deliver against ambitious targets and deliver something in true partnership that we should all be extremely proud of.”

“Governance, constitution, documentation — that’s not a world I know. So having someone to go to, to ask what’s best practice, what should I do, gives you the confidence that, OK, we are making the right decisions.”

“Sported’s resources are second to none and have been a real help to us”