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Your Views

A guide and bank of questions to help your organisation better understand the experience you provide for your participants and volunteers.

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Hinckley Town Tennis Club

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.

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Welcome to Buddle – the artist formerly known as Club Matters

Don’t worry, Club Matters hasn’t gone anywhere; we’ve just got a fresh, friendly, inclusive new look – we hope you like it!

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Portico Vine ARLFC - volunteer support

Find out how the volunteers at Portico Vine ARLFC have supported the development of the club and its facilities.

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Revolution Gymnastics Club

Revolution Gymnastics in Birmingham talk about their amazing journey of club development and the unique space they find themselves in.

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Teardrops Supporting Your Community

Learn how Teardrops Supporting Your Community diversified to serve the community, overcome challenges and create strong partnerships.

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Beeston Hockey Club

This partnership shows how Belong Nottingham and Beeston Hockey Club offer positive experiences to the participants involved, and how they have learned about recognising and overcoming barriers.

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North Shields Rugby Football Club

Learn how North Shields Rugby Football Club engaged young people from their local community by creating partnerships with schools.

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Health Check tool

Buddle's interactive and diagnostic tool designed to help you understand your strengths and identify any areas for development to ensure you're providing a safe environment, while meeting your legal requirements.

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Eagle Canoe Club

How organisational development planning has helped turning this club's dream of having a new clubhouse into reality.

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Wigan St Judes ARLFC

Wigan St Judes ARLFC explain the different ways they found to maximise their facility and to create an engaging and inclusive environment for their community.

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Heart of England Boxing Club

Heart of England Boxing Club shares their Facebook top tips to communicate with their audience.

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Understanding talent development

There are different ways organisations can support talented participants. Learn more about this, including information on talent pathways.

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Using TikTok

Understanding the importance and benefits of social media for organisations and how to use TikTok.

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Using YouTube

Understanding the importance and benefits of using social media for organisations, and how to use YouTube.

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Using Instagram

Understanding the importance and benefits of social media for organisations, and how to use Instagram.

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Using WhatsApp

Understanding the benefits, considerations and how to use WhatsApp.

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Using X (formerly Twitter)

Understanding the importance and benefits of social media for organisations, and how to use Twitter.

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Using Facebook

Understanding the benefits, considerations and how to use Facebook.

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Posters and flyers

Effective and engaging use of posters and flyers can help community sports organisations to raise awareness and share information.

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Using social media safely

Understand the benefits and the risks of using social media, with advice for community sports organisations on protecting their people and audiences.

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Making the most of social media

Social media is a great way to stay connected with your people and your local community. Learn more about the different platforms available.

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Electronic newsletters

What are the pros and cons of using electronic newsletters as a community sports organisation? Find out more to help you get started here.

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Effective communication

Understanding the best ways to communicate with different audiences helps community sports organisations to ensure their people are engaged and informed.

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Communicating with your people

Explore how your community sports organisation can keep people informed about your offer, including guidance on creating your own communications plan.

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Creating a website

Is developing a website as part of marketing efforts the right choice for your community sports organisation? Find out more about getting started.

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Creating a holiday programme

Find out more about creating holiday programmes for local children and young people and the benefits to both your organisation and attendees.

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Creating a development plan

Supporting organisations with the steps for creating a development plan and the importance of doing so.

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Importance of planning

Find out more about the importance of planning as an effective way to sustain, improve and develop your organisation.

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Exploring your online presence

Learn how your website and social media channels can keep your people engaged and attract new members or participants.

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Market research

Market research is a great source of insight for an organisation's marketing plan. Learn more about exploring existing research and doing your own.

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Marketing strategy

Learn more about the key elements of an effective marketing strategy, which can help community sports organisations to guide and improve promotion efforts.

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Inclusive marketing

Find out more about how your organisation can market your offer in an inclusive way to reach different audiences. 

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Getting started

Explore how community sports organisations can plan effective marketing approaches, from choosing the right channels to keeping efforts consistent.

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Social media

Find out about choosing the right channels, reaching the right people and keeping it safe.

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Marketing

How to use an inclusive marketing strategy to raise awareness and encourage new people to get involved with your organisation.

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Communications

Explore the best ways to communicate with different audiences to help ensure people are engaged and informed, including guidance on creating a communications plan.

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Creating community partnerships

Find out more about the importance of creating partnerships within your local community, including helpful steps to support you to succeed.

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Starting a new club or organisation

Helpful guidance for getting started, including tips on finding equipment and facilities.

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Marketing and communications

How to publicise your group and get results, using effective communications, marketing strategy and social media.

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Learning opportunities

Explore a wide range of workshops designed to help clubs and community organisations get organised, be more inclusive, develop and grow, get help from people and deal with money matters.

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Making the most of major sports events

How to capitalise on that major event on your doorstep...

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Guide to the perfect media release

Handy tips to get media attention and write the perfect press release.

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Starting a new club or organisation - facility needs

Have you considered where to hold your sessions? Use our guide to help you find the perfect venue...

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Starting a new club or organisation - equipment needs

Make sure you get the right gear for your group...

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Starting a new club or organisation - checklist

A checklist to help you get your idea off the ground...

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Your organisation in the wider community

Find out about the importance of creating partnerships in your local community, including steps to help you to succeed, and find tips to make the most of sporting event opportunities.

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Developing and growing your organisation

Learn about the importance of planning, creating a development plan, read our story about volunteer support and watch our development journey video.

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