Sported

If you've a view on sports volunteering in Wales, we need you. Sign up for our focus groups this month and help us understand how we can get more great assists into our clubs and groups.   4 September - Venue: Cardiff Central Library,  2.00pm -3.30pm, Third Sector Focus Group Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ectD4FWx   11 September - Venue: Cymru Llandudno, North Wales 11.30am – 1.00pm, Sport Sector Focus Group Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/epMBBW7V   2.00pm – 3.30pm, Third Sector Focus Group Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eencHSGc

The 2024 Paris Paralympics are here, and throughout the event we will be highlighting the grassroots beginnings of Team GB athletes! Here's Sported's Disability Lead, Gemma Lumsdaine, with a teaser of what's to come, live from Paris:

At Sported, we are appalled and deeply saddened by the recent race riots and the surge in racism and Islamophobia that has affected communities across the country. As an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and integrity, we stand unequivocally against all forms of hate, racism, and discrimination. We acknowledge the profound fear and anxiety that these events have instilled in many, particularly within marginalised communities. Although the riots may no longer be in full force, we understand that the fear and trauma persist long after the headlines have faded. At Sported, we believe in the power of sport to unite people, break down barriers, and create safe spaces where everyone, regardless of race or religion, can come together and thrive. Our commitment to driving change remains steadfast. We are actively exploring additional ways to support marginalised communities, ensuring that they have the resources and opportunities to overcome hate and build stronger, more resilient bonds. Sported will continue to listen, learn, and take action to help communities heal and move forward together. Together, we can rise above hate and work towards a future where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.  

As the Paris 2024 Olympics loom, it's important to recognise that that so many of the medal hopefuls got their start at local community clubs. Sported's new research has highlighted that there is spinoff at a grassroots level from the Games but also the barriers that young people face in participation that could block them from aiming for the level. The media have been spotlighting the issues we've raised. https://lnkd.in/eyXCkkvW

Join the Black Leaders In Sport Network in Birmingham on Friday 26 July! Click here to get your tickets now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWaYR2iD

A Sported member in London, and want to find out more around how we practice community engagement to support research, evaluation, and insight work? Then join us tomorrow for a webinar, held in partnership with Go! London 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eRSKbWEN

A huge thank you to the team at Safejawz for allowing us to provide mouthguards to Sported members across the country ❤️

In Wales and want to hear from local funders Localgiving about how they are helping groups like yours? Why not sign up for our webinar? ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ebnd5fEn

Great to see Sported’s work recognised in the charity Oscars

We ❤️ our amazing Volunteers - who do such for the community groups we support. Thank you Maureen.