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Stop looking for the perfect volunteer: how micro-volunteering could help grassroots sport
Ask almost any grassroots sports club what they need more of and there is a good chance volunteers will be somewhere near the top of the list. More coaches. More committee members. Someone to run the social media. Someone to organise events. Someone to help with...
What makes a thriving community sports club?
A thriving community sports club isn't simply measured by the number of teams it runs or the trophies it wins. The strongest clubs create an environment where people want to belong, volunteers feel valued, and participants return year after year. Whether you're an...
Creating opportunities for girls to stay in sport for life
Every girl deserves the opportunity to experience the lifelong benefits of sport. From building confidence and friendships to improving physical and mental wellbeing, sport has the power to shape lives far beyond childhood. Yet, despite increasing participation in...
Why diverse leadership creates stronger sports organisations
Whether you're running a grassroots football club, a national governing body or a professional sports organisation, strong leadership is essential. But increasingly, research and real-world experience show that the most successful organisations don't rely on...
The role of grassroots clubs in developing future talent
When we think about elite athletes, it's easy to focus on the end result. The international appearances, championship medals and professional contracts often dominate the headlines. What is less visible is where the journey started. Behind almost every successful...
Why women’s sport is creating a new generation of sports fans
For years, sport has often been viewed through a fairly traditional lens. Many people grew up supporting the same football team as their parents, attending matches with family members, and following established sporting traditions. While that still exists,...
What does a truly inclusive sports club look like?
Most sports clubs would describe themselves as welcoming, but being welcoming and being truly inclusive are not always the same thing. A welcoming club might say hello when someone arrives. An inclusive club thinks carefully about whether people can access the...
How to build a club that doesn’t depend on one person
Many grassroots sports clubs are powered by passionate individuals who go above and beyond to keep things running. They organise fixtures, manage registrations, recruit players, update social media, arrange volunteers and often step in to solve problems at the last...
The biggest mistake clubs make when trying to grow girls’ football
Across the country, more clubs than ever are trying to grow their girls’ sections. There’s huge demand, increased visibility in the women’s game and more girls wanting to play football than ever before. But despite all of that momentum, many clubs still struggle to...
Why parents are the key to growing girls’ sport participation
When clubs and organisations talk about growing girls’ sport participation, the focus is often placed on players themselves: How do we recruit more girls? How do we retain players? How do we improve confidence and enjoyment? But one of the biggest influences on...
How clubs can build a girls’ pathway that lasts
More grassroots clubs than ever want to grow opportunities for women and girls in football. Across the country, clubs are launching new teams, creating girls’ sections and exploring how they can become more inclusive environments. But while starting a girls’ team...
Why grassroots clubs struggle to recruit volunteers (and what can help)
Across almost every recent conversation I’ve had with grassroots football clubs, one theme keeps coming up again and again: “We want to grow… but we don’t have enough volunteers.” Whether it’s running Wildcats sessions, starting new girls’ teams, managing admin, or...
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