Sported Stories:
Helping community groups survive, to help young people thrive
Sported supports 3,000 community sports groups around the UK who are making real differences in their communities.
They deliver real impact and transform the lives of young people.
Learn more about their stories and how Sported helps them through resources and support programmes.
Case Studies
- All
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Kanzen Karate
Karate club Kanzen Karate give the youth of Dundee a sporting chance with extra kick to deliver educational attainment - and life impacts.
Parr Sports
St. Helens-based Parr Sports is more than a boxing club - it provides a beacon of hope in an economically-disadvantaged community that changes the lives of young people and builds community cohesion.
South Shields Cricket Club
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.
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.
Bedlinog RFC
Entirely volunteer-led, Bedlinog RFC is a vital support system for nearly 200 young people facing various disadvantages, including the risks of exclusion from education and involvement in crime and antisocial behaviour.
Simply Cycling
Simply Cycling in Manchester make physical activity accessible to those with disabilities, opening up their lives to valuable new experiences.
Ping!
A collaboration between Table Tennis England and Sported sparked Ping! Birmingham, a dynamic initiative aimed uniting communities through table tennis.
Boots and Beards
Boots and Beards work with communities in Scotland to improve their health and wellbeing through a range of activities.
Annie Z Foundation
Leicester-based Annie Zaidi set up a football group that unlocks opportunities for south Asian women and girls through a safe place to play.