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groups across the UK are part of the Sported network

Get help to unleash the life-changing benefits of grassroots sport  

As the UK’s largest charity supporting grassroots sport, Sported is here to help local groups unleash their power to transform lives and to strengthen communities. 

By joining our network of over 5000 groups across the UK, eligible clubs and groups get free support and resources – designed to meet your needs and make you more effective, inclusive and resilient. 

You’ll receive monthly funding bulletins and newsletters to tell you more about the assistance and funding available, as well as invites to exclusive events and tailored webinars created to make life simpler for you and your team. 

And as part of Sported’s network, you can help us talk to government and other partners about how they can best support your group and the grassroot sport sector as a whole. 

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

To join the network, take less than 5 minutes to complete this form 

You are eligible if you are: 

  • Based in the UK 
  • Delivering or supporting sport, physical activity or movement 
  • a non-profit group/organisation/club, or intending to use any profit for public good over for personal or shareholder gain 

Who isn’t eligible  

  • Schools, further or higher education establishments 
  • Uniformed organisations such as Guides/Scouts/Girls and Boys Brigades/Sea Cadets 

However, everyone is welcome to use our Resource Hub for guidance and online help and raise money through the Grassroots Sport Lottery. 

Ready to join the Sported network? 

Click here to apply

As part of Sported, you may be eligible to receive FREE support including...

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

“Having been operating in the London Borough of Barnet for over 30 years much of the support and training provided by Sported has been an integral part of our infrastructure and was fundamental in the club surviving the challenges created by the pandemic.”

– Sported group

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