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The Sport Birmingham Impact Report is Here!
Earlier this month Sport Birmingham released its 2024-2025 Impact Report, highlighting key achievements and success stories aligned to five strategic priorities. Click here for the full article and to access the report. |
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Sport Birmingham Welcomes Two New Trustees to the Board
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Murray and Kate Oliver to the Sport Birmingham board. Their arrival follows the departure of long-standing trustees Keith Fraser, Shah Begum, and James McLaughlin. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for their support, guidance, dedication and greatly valued contributions over the years. Click here for the full article. |
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Left-hand image (left to right): Mike Chamberlain, Keith Fraser, Shah Begum, James McLaughlin, and Mark Taylor
Right-hand image (left to right): Mike Chamberlain, Claire Murray, Kate Oliver, Mark Taylor |
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Skills Blast: Building Careers in Cricket Through the Blueprint Programme
Check out this video featuring Ambar - one of the Blueprint Programme participants who took part in Skills Blast. Skills Blast was a Warwickshire Cricket Foundation event designed to inspire the next generation of young cricket players. Read the full article here. |
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HAF Update!
We are thrilled to see the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme extended for three years with a £600 million investment.
It ensures that children and young people across the country will continue to have access to healthy food and vital opportunities to be active and engaged during school holidays. Our Make a Difference (M.A.D.) programme is a great example of this work, where we aim to provide enriching and active experiences for young people.
Read more about the extension here. |
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Check out this Easyfunding guidance video here to find out more about how it all works and how to sign up...
The video guide provides information and step by step support around how to get started with Easyfundraising.
Click here for more information and to sign up! |
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Funding and Training Update
Sport England Movement Fund
If your organisation and project are eligible for funding, and your project aligns with Sport England's goals, you could receive up to £15,000. The scheme provides funding as either a contribution to a crowdfunding campaign or as a grant.
For more information and guidance and to apply click here.
BlueSpark Foundation
BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity which supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. Click here for more information and to apply.
Central Social and Recreational Trust
The Central Social and Recreational Trust aims to improve the conditions of young people in England under the age of 21, who may not otherwise have access to facilities for recreational or other leisure time activities. Click here for more information and to apply.
Dan Maskell Tennis Trust
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust funds UK-based people with disabilities or disability tennis groups, for equipment, coaching, court hire etc. - up to £600 for individuals, £1,600 for groups/projects. For more information and to apply click here.
Cash4Clubs
Cash4Clubs offers grants of up to £2,000 for adult-focused sports clubs, especially in areas of greatest need or under-represented groups. Supporting facilities, coaching, equipment and training. For more information and to apply click here.
National Lottery Awards for All England - Environment Fund
Funding is available for voluntary, statutory or community organisations.
The aim of the fund is to help projects that:
- Help people connect with and care for nature in their area
- Make a positive difference to local green spaces
- Help connect local people to nature
For more information and to apply click here.
BuddleBuddle have a fantastic range of free online training workshops for sport and physical activity clubs and organisations. Topics covered include community engagement, social media promotion and financial and legal matters.Check out their full range here.
Leadership Opportunity: LeaderBoard England by Sporting Equals
Are you ready to take the next step towards influencing change in the sports and physical activity sector? LeaderBoard England is a ground-breaking leadership programme designed to empower individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. It builds skills, confidence and provides knowledge to succeed in non-executive director / board roles. For more information and to enrol click here.
Making Sports Organisations Equitable WorkshopCreating equitable sports environments is more important than ever. If you're a leader, coach, administrator or volunteer dedicated to building a more inclusive culture, the Sport Structures 'Making Sports Organisations Equitable' workshop is designed for you. For more information and to book your place click here. Safeguarding Adults WorkshopSport Structures are holding a UK coaching accredited workshop on the 13th Oct to help people working in sport recognise, respond to and report abuse of adults, promoting safe, effective safeguarding practice. For more information and to book click here.
Supporting Clubs to Develop Their Officials
England Athletics are holding quarterly webinar/Q&A sessions helping clubs recruit, train, and recognise volunteer officials. Click here for more information. |
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Save the Date - Birmingham Multi-Sport Festival Delivered by Access Sport!
📅 Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025⏰ Time: 11:30 pm - 3:00 pm📍 Venue: King Edwards VI Handsworth School for Girls, B21 9AR
The event will offer d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and adults a chance to engage with a variety of sports and activities, and find out about local support services. It is a free, family friendly event that offers the opportunity to explore new sports with other peers and family members, learning about what’s on offer in the local area and being supported & welcomed by experienced people in an inclusive community environment.
For more information please click here |
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Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week runs from the 6th -12th October. The campaign aims to highlight how parents can protect children by listening, encouraging positively, respecting others, and reporting concerns. For more information click here. |
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Sport Birmingham,
11th Floor, Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Road,
Birmingham, B16 8QG Registered charity number: 1155171 |
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