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We run regular webinars on topics members have requested. Join a Sported webinar and find out what's coming up in our programme
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Your group's journey
Whether you're just starting up or an established group, start here!
Learning and information resources
Learning and information
From governance to marketing, we have a comprehensive library of information, training and templates to help you
Resources
Support
From a real person
Start ups
Would you like some support to set up a new organisation?
You might be an individual or small group of like-minded individuals that have come together to start delivering sessions in your community, or just have an idea and are thinking about setting up an initiative to benefit your community.
Our Sported Start-ups programme aims to help you take the next step – maybe to set up the most suitable structure, secure funding, broaden your reach, or look at how the work you do can be sustained.
We have worked with, and continue to support, hundreds of community organisations and recognise that sometimes, just getting set up appropriately can be confusing with so many different sources of information, and getting it wrong can inhibit the work you do. We want to support you to do it right, get off on the right foot and be able to impact the individuals and communities you support. This is the programme for you.
There are two support options to choose from:
1. A series of 4 tailored surgeries where you can share and learn with others in a similar position
OR
2. 1-2-1 support with an experienced Sported volunteer
Whatever way suits you best, you’ll also be able to access Sported resources, and receive 1:1 support with a fantastic Sported volunteer.
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Need support? We’ve an expert who can help
We’ll find the right resources to meet your needs – with specialised help available.
Our Volunteer Consultants are successful business professionals, drawn from a range of industries, backgrounds and lived experiences.
At no cost to you, they inject their knowledge and specific expertise into groups by working with staff and leaders to identify issues and support your decision making to find the right solutions.
We can find the right person to help you deal with operational challenges in areas such as Finance, Income Generation, Marketing and Recruitment.
Or to take a strategic look across Impact Measurement, Business Planning or Governance.
Our Volunteer Consultants will learn about your requirements and agree a plan of action which helps your organisation become more effective and sustainable – assisted by long-term support from Sported.
Different kinds of support available:
Not sure what support you need? Have a one-off conversation with a volunteer and let them help you identify next steps.
Book a kick start
Sported volunteers are available to review funding applications and give you feedback.
Provide us with the draft a minimum of 10 working days prior to the deadline to allow us to find the most appropriate volunteer and ensure they have sufficient time to provide quality feedback and allow you time to make adjustments.
Request a funding application review here
Have a question that needs answering now or support that could be dealt with in a few emails or phone calls?
Some recent examples include:
- Look over a strategy or draft business plan
- Advising on social media strategy for bringing participants back post lockdown
- Reviewing your policies and procedures
- Putting together a cash flow forecast
Request short term support
Need longer term, in-depth support?
We will match you with a volunteer to work with you over 6-12 months to help you to think about long-term development planning, your capacity and sustainability.
Contact your local Sported team to discuss.
We are fortunate to have volunteers who are leadership coaches and can help you with specific issues around leading an organisation and support you in your personal development in this area.
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Our Start-ups programme is specifically designed for new groups and individuals who are either in their early stage of development or just beginning their Sport for Development journey.
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New opportunities
Managing accounts
Managing your group's accounts doesn't have to be daunting. Check out this webinar with Sported volunteer consultant
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Bookkeeping
Understand how keeping good records of your finances can help your group
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Making a financial plan
Take a look at this short webinar on making a financial plan with Sported's Paul Steel
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