OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Creating Programmes that deliver lasting change in people’s lives and communities, improving wellbeing, equity and sustainability

Three young children with a coach

Our Partnerships

Sported works with organisations that share our belief in improving lives and building stronger communities through the power of sport.

From businesses and philanthropists to National Governing Bodies, public sector organisations and charities, as a partner, you can help us strengthen communities and provide better outcomes for people across the UK.

Our partnerships bring together funding, expertise, insight, networks and people to help grassroots organisations become stronger, more sustainable and more inclusive.

The power of partnership

Our network of well over 5,000 grassroots organisations gives our partners a unique opportunity to connect with communities across the UK, including groups and people who can be harder to reach through traditional channels.

Together, we can:

  • Invest in underserved Communities
  • Improve access and opportunities
  • Tackle Inequalities to get more people active
  • Empower people to achieve better life outcomes
  • Inspire renewed commitment to education and employment skills
  • Create safer, happier more cohesive communities
  • Strengthen the organisations that make grassroots sport possible

We work with partners to understand their ambitions and create opportunities that deliver meaningful social impact for communities.

More than funding

For our corporate partners, working with Sported can be about much more than financial support.

We create opportunities for employees to use their skills, give their time and make a lasting difference to the communities where they live and work.

This includes:

Skills-based volunteering

Employees can share their professional expertise in areas such as fundraising, marketing, finance, HR, strategy and governance, helping grassroots organisations build the skills they need to thrive.

Team volunteering

We provide practical, hands-on opportunities for teams to help grassroots organisations and see the tangible difference their support makes.

Employee engagement

Our programmes give employees meaningful ways to connect with communities, develop new skills and take pride in the impact they are helping to create.

Fundraising and challenges

We create opportunities for employees to raise funds, take part in challenges and support Sported's network of grassroot organisations.

Insight, storytelling and recognition

We help partners understand and share the impact of their support, creating opportunities and telling stories that engage employees, customers and wider audiences.

Our Partners

We are proud to have worked with a wide range of organisations throughout Sported’s history.

From long-term strategic relationships to individual programmes and campaigns, every partnership helps us reach more grassroots organisations and strengthen the communities they serve.

Corporate partners

Sport sector partners

Trusts & Foundations

Our impact, together

Partnership has enabled Sported to distribute more than £10 million to grassroots organisations since we began, while providing the expertise and support that helps groups become more sustainable and impactful.

5,200+

grassroots organisations

1 million+

people reached each year

90+

sports represented

£10m+

distributed to grassroots organisations

Our partnerships have helped make sport more accessible, support thousands of volunteers and create opportunities for people and communities across the UK to thrive.

Stronger together

We believe a stronger grassroots sport sector comes from working together.

Our partners bring resources, skills, networks and ideas. Sported brings the reach, relationships and grassroots insight to turn them into meaningful change.

Together we can change lives.

Contact: Luke Holmes l.holmes@sported.org.uk