Developing partnerships with local community organisations can position your group or club to reach those most in need, offer them the health and wider social benefits of being active, and support their own sustainability.
Similarly, supporting major events nearby can offer benefits including bringing people together, raising awareness, generating income and attracting new people. Read on to learn more.
Creating community partnerships
Find out about the importance of creating partnerships in your local community, including steps to help you to succeed.
Major sport events
Hints and tips to help you get involved and make the most of these great opportunities.
This partnership between Beeston Hockey Club and Belong Nottingham shows how both organisations offer positive experiences to the participants involved and how they have learned about recognising and overcoming barriers.
See how North Shields Rugby Football Club engaged with their local community through partnering with schools, with insight into the difference the partnership is making in getting and keeping young people active through club-school links.
Learn how Teardrops Supporting Your Community diversified to serve the community, overcome challenges and create strong partnerships.
See how Hinckley Town Tennis Club engage Ukrainian refugees living in their area and provide sporting and social opportunities to enable them to come together and be part of life at the club.
Learn about protected characteristics and how the Equality Act impacts on what you do as an organisation.
Learn about the different avenues community sports organisations can explore to help them find and recruit new volunteers.
Understanding the best ways to communicate with different audiences helps community sports organisations to ensure their people are engaged and informed.