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29/06/2026

🗨️“Because of you, I’ve got my daughter back.”

We hear stories like this every day, yet too often, we don’t recognise that they begin with something as simple as access to grassroots sport.

At Sported, we recognise the impact of sport every day. We see how it contributes to meaningful, measurable change across society. It supports mental health, reduces crime, and strengthens communities in ways that extend far beyond the pitch.

The challenge is that much of this impact is invisible. This video brings it into focus, and to show it as it truly is.

This is because sport plays a vital role in building strong and healthy communities. When it’s properly supported, it can change lives and build more hopeful futures for individuals and communities alike.

🎥 Watch the full video and learn more about how you can support grassroots sport:

"Because of you I got my Daughter back"Grassroots sport changes a...

02/06/2026

🏆 Aaron Phipps MBE PLY and Sported recently visited Beach Tennis UK () to see first-hand the incredible impact grassroots organisations are having in their communities.

Groups like Beach Tennis UK represent exactly what the Sported Awards celebrate - organisations and volunteers making a real difference to underserved communities across the UK. 🙌

Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees, we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements on 16 June at the Sported Awards, in partnership with ✨

Find out more about Sported’s impact via the link in bio.

06/03/2026

We are excited to share we've just opened nominations for the 2026 Sported Awards! Find out more here: https://sported.org.uk/sportedawards2026/ .

Please note, this is for existing Sported-registered groups, who haven't previously won an award with us.

06/02/2026

This week we launched our Caroline Weir Young Leader Programme in Dunfermline.
Working alongside Caroline Weir, the and the , 11 young women will develop their leadership skills, amplify their voices and become powerful ambassadors for girls in sport.

08/01/2026

New year, new role?

We're currently for 3 Delivery Officers in London and the East of England (incl Herts, Beds & Bucks).

Learn more, and apply, at our Careers page:

Careers Find out more about the benefits of working at Sported and any current vacancies. Sported support almost 5,000 organisations across the UK using the power of sport & physical activity to transform lives. If you’re passionate and excited to work in a fast-moving and dynamic team, read on! C...

29/12/2025

Sported want to see grassroots sport unleashed within local communities, helping people across the UK to benefit from participation in sport within their community.

Our Disability Sport Network exists to help groups come together to learn and share best practice to make their activities even more accessible.

22/12/2025

Thank you to all the Sported Volunteer Consultants who give their time, energy, skills and experiences to help the Sported network.

Volunteer Consultants like Roger help our network of 5,000 grassroots sports and clubs with fundraising and bid writing, marketing, business planning, governance and so much more.

15/12/2025

Davy O'Neil set up Fernhill Soccer School 14 years ago to help tackle Glasgow's gang culture with the club being part of the Sported network.

Since then, Davy and his team have been breaking down barriers and rebuilding community through football ⚽

08/12/2025

In communities across the UK, Sported is supporting groups and clubs to unleash the benefits of grassroots sport.

These organisations are central within their communities, often providing key services that are tangible and intangible and run by volunteers.

Sported exists to help these heroes to do what they do and to make sure they can keep going.

01/12/2025

Sported's Field Team are connected with our network of groups and clubs across the UK, working closely with the heroes who lead community organisations to impact the lives of those they work with.

Grassroots sports clubs and community groups rely heavily on volunteers, with Sported staff and Volunteer Consultants here to help!