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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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New £150m Community Ownership Fund gives extra funding avenue

Administered by My Community, the fund exists to help communities across the UK take ownership of assets at risk of closure and will run until March 2025.

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Emergency financial planning

What to do in a crisis (apart from staying calm)...

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Managing reserves

This is all about reserves - how to get one, and why you need one!

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Managing costs

Are your bills sky high? Here are tips to help keep the costs down.

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Budgeting

Make your money stretch further, with careful budgeting...

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Business planning

No, no, don't look away - this stuff is important!

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Getting organised with your finances

It's time to face the finances: you can do this!

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Community shares investment

Here's an interesting option. You could ask people to invest in your group...

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Membership options

Make the most from your membership, with Buddle's top tips...

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Grant funding

Interested in grant funding? Read this.

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Sponsorship

Looking for a sponsor? Read this before you sign on the dotted line...

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Crowdfunding

Wondering if crowdfunding is right for your group? Here's the lowdown...

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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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Guide to online banking

Keep your cash safe - and manage your money online...

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A very pregnant woman sits on a mat, with her legs stretched out - she's laughing
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Reporting and tax

Relax... all your tax concerns are covered here.

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Managing money and planning ahead

Plan for the future - we'll help you do this.

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Raising money

Here are some ways to help you get cash for your club.

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Money matters

How to manage the finances for your fitness group.

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News

Buddle's latest news, giving updates from the grassroots sport and physical activity community.

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Your stories

A collection of inspirational case studies and stories that showcase best practice and success across the sector.

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About

Whether you're an established organisation or just starting out, we've got some great advice for you. Maybe you need the perfect venue. Or more volunteers. Just dive in...

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Learning and support resources

Access our wide range of tools, guidance and resources...

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Your place to experience the wonders of community sport and physical activity

Presenting Buddle, here to provide free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity - and the professionals that work with them. 

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