Supporting Clubs

Helping local clubs thrive

Strong local clubs create more opportunities for people to be active. We want to understand what clubs need and help connect them with practical support, resources and opportunities.

A bowler delivering the ball during a village cricket match at Addingham
Girls' football matches on Totley Bents recreation ground beside a stone pub

Understanding what clubs need

Every year we run a community needs assessment to hear directly from clubs, activity groups, community organisations and schools. Your answers help us understand what’s working, what’s missing and where support could make the biggest difference.

The findings shape our priorities, the partnerships we pursue and the opportunities we share.

Finding useful support

We aim to point clubs towards practical help. Depending on what you need, that can include:

Funding opportunities

Sharing grants and funding opportunities relevant to local clubs and groups.

Volunteer recruitment

Helping clubs advertise roles and connect with people who want to help.

Training

Signposting useful learning such as first aid, safeguarding and coaching.

Governance & signposting

Pointing you to trusted guidance on running a club well.

Facilities

Helping clubs find and share suitable places to play and train.

Promotion

Listing your activities so more local people can find you.

We signpost to trusted sources; we don’t provide regulated professional advice (for example legal or financial advice).

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Connect with the local network

Clubs often face the same challenges. We want to help local organisations share ideas, opportunities and challenges, so good practice spreads and nobody has to solve every problem alone.

Be part of a more active Sleaford.

Whether you want to find an activity, support a local club, volunteer your time or simply learn more, there’s a place for you in our community.