Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) is working with partners on Sport For Good West Yorkshire, a free programme of mentoring and workshops on key priorities for sports clubs and organisations.

Running a sports club isn’t easy, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join other local organisations learning how to adapt and finding practical advice at these free workshops.

Sports for Good is a new programme for people who run sports clubs and organisations in the most deprived areas of West Yorkshire to increase the resilience, engagement, sustainability and diversity of their organisation. Tackling the challenges that so many clubs are facing and supporting you to thrive!

• Completely free
• Evening workshops available
• Examples of best practice for sports organisations
• Practical advice to fit your needs and capacity
• From experienced professionals who get results

 

What’s on?

All the workshops for clubs in Leeds can be found on this collection: Sport for Good – workshops in Leeds

Free workshops will be held online and in-person, covering:

• Bid writing and fundraising
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Sustainable practices
• Volunteering
• Governance and Leadership
• Inclusive marketing
• Engaging communities and local partnerships
• Revenue diversification
• Membership development

Workshops will run from March until July. Spaces are limited so register now!

 

Who’s it for?

These workshops are for anyone involved in running or managing a locally based sports club or community organisation that is:

• Involved in delivering any type of community sport / physical activity (can be affiliated or not affiliated to a National Governing Body)
• Supporting your local community as an un/constituted group, charity, social enterprise or community benefit society
• Generating an income of up to £500k

Book onto as many workshops as you’d find useful. Many of the topics will connect and help you to build a stronger club. More launching in June!

 

About Sport For Good

Sports for Good is a programme for people who run sports clubs and organisations in the most deprived areas of West Yorkshire to increase the resilience, engagement, sustainability and diversity of their organisation.

It is delivered by the five Local Infrastructure Organisations in West Yorkshire – Third Sector Leaders Kirklees, Nova Wakefield District, Community Action Bradford & District, Voluntary Action Leeds, Voluntary & Community – and specialist partner Participate Projects.

This programme is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

 

 

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