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Sported resources, supports and funds a network of over 2000 community sports groups across England that are led by highly committed, passionate local heroes.
They use the power of sport to transform young people’s lives and tackle problems within their communities.
These groups are often under-funded and under-resourced – regularly facing threats to their survival. Sported fills this gap by providing free, vital support to them to ensure their long-term sustainability and help more young people.
As well as youth crime and mental health, we have a particular focus on tackling inequality. Ensuring that much of our work is tailored to the needs of community sport groups working with lower socio-economic groups; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and women.
Providing expertise and support to community organisations in marginalised communities across our network. We support to develop projects and sustainability plans to help engage, protect and empower participants to access funding and become sustainable.
Through an inspiring 12-month mentorship programme comprising personal, organisational and technical modules, Sported and Nike are working with 12 young social entrepreneurs to develop community initiatives delivering social outcomes through sport.
Supporting community groups to support young people who may be involved with crime and anti-social within their communities.
Our local and national funders
National Managers England (North) – Rehana Koser r.koser@sported.org.uk England (South) – Jo Deagle j.deagle@sported.org.uk Regional Managers East of England – Rob Danson r.danson@sported.org.uk East Midlands – Cheddi Gore c.gore@sported.org.uk London – Onyinye Nkemdirim london@sported.org.uk North East – Kathryn Foley k.foley@sported.org.uk North West- Mark Bingley m.bingley@sported.org.uk South East – Gil Robertson g.robertson@sported.org.uk South West – Kathryn James k.james@sported.org.uk West Midlands – Sophie Tobin s.tobin@sported.org.uk Yorkshire & Humber – Paul Steele p.steele@sported.org.uk |
Latest News
Community Pulse (Winter 2024)
We ask group leaders in the Sported network what is happening on the ground for grassroots sports groups.
Steps forward all in the Mind
Exim, the award-winning dance company in Plymouth, is using its expertise on a mental health campaign from Sported and Mind that helps coaches to support young people when they are struggling.
Chard tackling challenges
Community sport and physical activity is a great conduit for wellbeing and for one Somerset rugby club, it’s a chance to reach out to distinct recruits.
Case Study: South Shields Cricket
South Shields Cricket Club serves as a model of how sports organisations can play a pivotal role in community development, becoming a positive force in the lives of the young people – and the locale – they serve.
Case Study: Phoenix Weightlifting
Online learning and tailored support from Sported that supplements the assistance available from other organisation has helped Gloucestershire-based Phoenix Weightlifting shoulder a greater load.
Case Study: Teth Youth
London-based Teth addresses the needs of its local community, using sport as a tool to better the lives of young people and their families, while providing vital local services.
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