Introducing Sported Joanna Irving South East Regional Manager
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Introducing Sported Joanna Irving South East Regional Manager
Who are Sported? • UK sport for development charity, helping to change the lives of disadvantaged young people ages 11 – 25. • We support the work of community and voluntary groups delivering ‘sport for development’. • Our aim is to help them become sustainable and run their organisation to the best of their ability. • We are a free membership organisation providing the business support and resources that these groups need.
What is ‘sport for development’? ‘Where sport is intended to be used as a tool to engage disadvantaged young people and communities, to help improve lives in a sustainable way’ • Building strong communities • Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour • Removing barriers to regular participation in sport for marginalised groups • Developing young people by providing them with skills for the workplace and life • Providing education in health and well being
The UK is Sported
Membership is FREE • Become a member to access our services • Everything we do is aimed towards helping our Members • Majority of members are constituted clubs and charities • You don’t have to be a sports organisation Eligibility criteria • Not-for-profit • Working with 11 -25’s • Targeting disadvantaged communities • Having clear intention to use sport or physical activities in order to achieve a positive social outcome for young people
Our Services and Funding Support Benefits include: • Mentor capacity building support • Grant programme • Support with funding applications • Funding research and signposting • Large selection of Online resources and How to Guides • Experts team • Insurance offer through Lockton Affinity • Sportworks tool measuring social impact of your club • Being part of the Sported Network
The End! • Any questions? • Visit the Sported website www. sported. org. uk to read member support stories • Join as a member! • Contact me • Come to my workshop
