CAPACITY BUILDING
Most grassroots sport is run entirely by volunteers who are brilliant at delivering sport but who often lack time for and experience in the “behind the scenes” management and administration that keeps their doors open.
We deploy our highly-skilled workforce – our staff and volunteer consultants – to use their professional expertise in areas such as governance, fundraising, finance, HR or marketing. We don’t charge for their support. It’s an investment in the future of our communities.
Our 200 skilled consultants provide thousands of hours of free consultancy a year, leveraging significant investment directly into grassroots sports groups.
By doing this, we increase the professionalism, effectiveness and sustainability of grassroots sports clubs. We want to secure a long-term future for their work so they can continue to make an impact on people of all ages – and on streets and neighbourhoods beyond the touchline.
86% of group leaders who were on a Sported project or received free 1:1 consultancy said they increased their skills and knowledge in running their group
94% have increased or maintained the number of young people coming to their group
97% now have an up-to-date governing document and 98% have an up-to-date safeguarding policy
“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”.
“The support we received from Sported enabled us to develop a clear long-term strategy and business plan to ensure our operations were sustainable into the future.”
James, Long Lane JFC
“Before taking part we had never completed a business plan and I was losing confidence in securing funding for our needy community. The programme enables us to undergo a massive transformation and since we have secured in excess of £1.2 in funding.”
Seb, Vulcan Boxing
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