We’re working with partners on Sport For Good West Yorkshire, a free programme of mentoring and workshops on key priorities for sports clubs and organisations. This project is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Almost 2,500 sports clubs and organisations (SCOs) are registered in West Yorkshire. They play an important role in their local communities, offering a place for people to come together and feel proud of their community.

But this is being put at risk as SCOs face more and more challenges:

• Utility costs, hire fees and insurance have all increased. This often has an impact on membership and participation fees (13% of SCOs report increasing membership fees)
• The cost of living is freezing young people out of participating (50% of SCOs reported that young people are unable to afford fees)
• There has been a national drop in volunteering, impacting the majority of SCOs run and operated by volunteers

To overcome these challenges, some SCOs are considering reducing their sessions and many are using their reserves. But this is not a long-term solution.

This programme supports 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 challenges and supporting them to thrive!

The best thing about it is Sport for Good is…

• It’s completely free
• Evening workshops are available
• We share examples of best practice for sports organisations
• We give practical advice to fit your needs and capacity
• And its ran by experienced professionals who get results

Sport for Good brings you our collective expertise – we’re working working in partnership with:

• Third Sector Leaders Kirklees
• Community Action Bradford & District
• Voluntary & Community Calderdale
• Voluntary Action Leeds
• Nova Wakefield District

Workshops

Free workshops will be held online and in-person in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. Topics will include:

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

See what’s coming up on Eventbrite.

Mentoring
Mentoring sessions with experienced professionals will be available for eligible sports clubs or organisations who need extra support. These sessions will see eligible clubs receive support and expert advice in bid-writing or developing a fundraising plan.

More information on this coming soon.