Let’s kick off.
Of sport, Nelson Mandela famously said: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.”
It’s this understanding of sport as transformative force that drives Sport Local Action. Our vision is simple: to enrich communities through sport and supercharge collaborations between sports clubs and charities.
Working together is at the heart of everything we do. Our football-mad founders harnessed sport off the pitch to bring people together during the pandemic, organising a community group that benefited thousands of people across south London at a time of crisis.
That experience served to inspire Sport Local Action, and we’re now on the cusp of an even more exciting phenomenon – using sport to make a difference to communities all over the country.
Want to join the team? Membership means access to an influential group of sports clubs, charities, and individuals, all passionate about positive change. It provides networking opportunities and insight into issues affecting sports organisations and social enterprises everywhere. Together, the potential is limitless.
Our mission also relies on the talents, dedication, and creativity of our outstanding squad of volunteers. Want to help out and grow your skills? We’ll coach you – and give you the credentials you need to boost your career, too.
So, whether you’re keen on volunteering, or a charity or sports club that wants to know more, make new connections (and above all make a difference), we’d love to hear from you. We know we’re on to something special, but we’re just getting started – and we need your help.
Sign up today. Become part of our story as we use sport to address social challenges and empower communities across the UK.
Because everyone’s a winner.
Xavier, co-founder and chair
