We Are Now Supporting Over 800 Voluntary and Community Groups.
sported. are really pleased to announce that we are now supporting over 800 community and voluntary sport groups as Members across our nine active regions in England making a difference to over 70,000 young people lives. We are proud to be supporting Member groups who all deliver some form of sport for development for young people. Read more
UK Wide Coverage by Feb 2012
By the end of January 2012, sported. will be providing its services to sport for development groups across the whole of the UK, with new Country Managers now in position for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The expansion of our services into the new countries is particularly good news for disadvantaged young people aged 11-25 who will be able to gain the maximum possible benefit from their participation in community sport. Read more
A response to DCMS and Sport England’s ‘A New Youth Sport Strategy’
The riots in the summer of 2011 revealed to the world a generation of disaffected youth, many living on the outskirts of society with little hope for their future. We, as a nation, need a strong commitment to these young people to help raise aspirations, increase confidence and help develop life skills that enable this generation to reach their potential. sported. passionately believe that sport can and should play a strong role in making this reality. More here
Plea for Volunteers
We’re currently looking for more Mentors across our active regions in England, and in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from Spring next year. The most common volunteer-related challenge at sported. is finding volunteers who match the geography and availability of our Members. Read more
Membership
If your organisation uses sport to improve the lives of young people then why not join us for free? You’ll be able to access funding, online resources and real experts who can help you do what you do best – improve the lives of young people through sport.
Volunteering
Whether you want to help sports organisations directly or simply share your expertise, we can pair you with local organisations in need of your skills. By volunteering you’ll be putting those skills to good use while also helping to change the lives of young people in your area.