Raising Money
2025-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will explore the different ways you can raise money by working with partner organisations, crowdfunding, identifying local opportunities and using your people to support your fundraising efforts.
Book your free place on Eventbrite.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Identify different ways to raise money.
Work through the ‘dos and don’ts’ of grant funding.
Identify where to look for grant funding.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re responsible for fundraising or finance within your club or organisation.
You’re part of a leadership team or committee.
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“Excellent content, well delivered, concise use of time. Generated lots of avenues of thought to follow up post training session.”
“A wealth of information on funding and fundraising outside of grants which has generated a lot of ideas for me to take back to my club, as well as understanding more about what is needed for successful grant applications.”
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Eventbrite.

Support to be Active
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00
Empowering movement into your workplace; supporting you and your colleagues to be happier and healthier by living an active lifestyle.

Around 1 in 3 men and half of women are not achieving recommended levels of activity for good health, with people with long term conditions twice as likely to be amongst the least active.

The ‘Year of Health and Wellbeing’ campaigns for organisations to support their staff to prioritise their health including being more physically active.

This workshop will help you understand:

Why physical activity is important for a workplace to thrive with happy, healthy and productive staff
How to integrate moving more into the working day
Top tips for supporting yourself and others to be more active

In addition to…

Providing resources and actions to put this training into practice and experience the benefits of an active workplace
Being inspired by examples of practice across Hampshire

Who’s this event for?

Anyone!
Whatever industry you are in, whoever you work with, this event is so everyone can play an active role in supporting the health, wellbeing, productivity and prosperity of Hampshire.

About the Hampshire Year of Health and Wellbeing Toolkit
The Year of Health and Wellbeing (2024-25) marks an ambitious 12-month drive by the partnership to integrate health and wellbeing into our business, workplace policies and day-to-day working practices. It is an opportunity for cross-sectoral working focussing on the health and wellbeing of Hampshire’s residents.
Visit the Hampshire County Council website to learn more.

For any questions or accessibility needs, contact: fraser.ford@energiseme.org

Promoting Your Offer Using Social Media
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | online
About this event

This workshop, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will explore how you can use social media to increase awareness of your club or organisation and connect with a wide range of people to help you grow and become more sustainable.
Book your free place.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Set up basic social media profiles. .
Understand the role that social media can pay in promoting your club or organisation.
Considered how to analyse your social media marketing efforts to inform future development.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re responsible for social media at your club or organisation.

You have an interest in marketing your offer more effectively.
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a community organisation or club based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This is a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
This is a new training offer so feedback will appear here shortly.
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place.

Exploring Legal Structures
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will help you to understand the different options that are available and highlight any considerations if you are looking to change your legal structure.
Book your free place on Eventbrite.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Identify the different types of legal structures and which structure is right for your club or organisation.
Identify top tips on effective governance.
Consider next steps through action planning and where to find further help and advice.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re part of a leadership team or committee
You’re looking at becoming incorporated.

You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.
How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“A great course because there were lots of examples and information shared with clubs.”
“We have sought advice from a number of sources on this topic and this was the best use of an hour so far!”
“Thanks for the useful information, a clear understanding with regards to the legal company structures for various types of companies, and understanding what is right for individuals to choose what is best for them.”
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Eventbrite.

Physical Activity Clinical Champions Training
2025-03-13 12:30 - 14:00
An opportunity to access evidence-based resources proven to increase knowledge and support clinical practice.

For healthcare professionals only.

Supporting healthcare professionals to improve patient care and outcomes.

Around 1 in 3 men and half of women are not achieving recommended levels of activity for good health, with people with long term conditions twice as likely to be amongst the least active. Physical activity is incorporated across NICE clinical guidance, with evidence suggesting 1 in 4 people would be more active if advised by a GP or nurse.
However, 70-80% of GPs do not speak about the benefits of physical activity to patients. This can be associated with knowledge, skills and confidence gaps across HCPs. For example, a survey of 1,000 GPs found:
• Less than half (44%) of GPs are confident speaking about physical activity with patients.
• Over half (55%) of GPs had had no specific training on physical activity in patient care.
• 4 in 5 (80%) of GPs not familiar with the UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines.

Benefits of training
Attending this FREE online training provides the opportunity to:
• Access evidence-based resources proven to increase knowledge and confidence, and support clinical practice in line with guidance (e.g. NICE).
• Improve management and care of patients with 30+ long-term conditions (e.g. CVD, type 2 diabetes, depression, MSK issues, some cancers).
• Help reduce service demand and costs i.e. the £0.9bn annual cost to the NHS associated with insufficient physical activity.
• Hear local links to signpost to physical activity and resources to use when working with patients to discuss moving more.

The evidence
Over 25,000 HCPs have been trained so far. An independent evaluation demonstrated improvements in participant knowledge, confidence and frequency of patient physical activity conversations:
• 84% agreed the training was useful in their work
• 91% would recommend the training to their colleagues
• 40% of HCPs were having more conversations with their patients about physical activity post-training

The PACC programme is a Sport England funded project which is run by a consortium consisting of The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and Intelligent Health.

Goalball School Leaders Course
2025-04-28 10:30 - 15:30 | The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough, SL1 4UT
Have you always wanted to coach Goalball? Join Goalball UK this April to learn how!
This practically based course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the inclusive sport of goalball.
It covers:

the basic coaching and officiating skills so that candidates can then deliver introductory sessions and tournaments
how goalball can be adapted according to numbers; ages; abilities; available time, space and equipment, etc.

When: Monday 28th April 10.30am – 3.30pm
Where: The Centre, Farnham Road, Slough, SL1 4UT
Cost: £30.00
Sign up: https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/coaching/
Should you have any questions or problems filling out the booking form, please contact Kathryn Fielding (Tel. 07795 263642 or email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com).

SOUP Event Information Session - Southampton
2025-04-28 14:00 - 2025-04-30 20:00
Do you need £500 to get your idea off the ground? Join Southampton Place Partnership and Action Hampshire to learn how to put together the strongest application for a SOUP event and be in with the chance of winning it!
Are you passionate about getting local Southampton communities moving more? Come along to our SOUP Information Session and find out how you can pitch your way to £500 in funding to kick-start your project!
What is a SOUP event?
Inspired by the Detroit SOUP model, this is your chance to be part of a community-powered event where people will come together, share a meal, and vote on the idea they want to see come to life.
Why attend the information session?
At these free sessions, you will:

Learn how SOUP works and what makes it so special
Get top tips on crafting the perfect pitch
Ask questions and get feedback on your early ideas

Who can attend the information session?
Anyone with an idea that can help get people active! Whether you want to start a walking group, a dancing class or circus skills, we want to hear from you!
When and where are the sessions?
There is no formal sign up process, just come along!

28th April, 18:30 – 19:30: Weston Community Library, Southampton SO19 9GH
30th April, 14:00 – 15:00: Thornhill Baptist Church, Southampton SO18 5TR
30th April, 18:30 – 19:30: Mansel Park Pavilion (MP3), Millbrook, Southampton SO16 9RS

Any Questions?
If you have any questions please get in touch with Alison Bridge on 01962 857380 or send her an email at alison.bridge@actionhampshire.org

SOUP Event Information Session - Portsmouth
2025-04-29 14:00 - 15:00
Do you need £500 to get your idea off the ground? Join Active Portsmouth Alliance and Action Hampshire to learn how to put together the strongest application for a SOUP event and be in with the chance of winning it!
Are you passionate about getting local Portsmouth communities moving more? Come along to our SOUP Information Session and find out how you can pitch your way to £500 in funding to kick-start your project!
What is a SOUP event?
Inspired by the Detroit SOUP model, this is your chance to be part of a community-powered event where people will come together, share a meal, and vote on the idea they want to see come to life.
Why attend the information session?
At these free sessions, you will:

Learn how SOUP works and what makes it so special
Get top tips on crafting the perfect pitch
Ask questions and get feedback on your early ideas

Who can attend the information session?
Anyone with an idea that can help get people active! Whether you want to start a walking group, a dancing class or circus skills, local communities want to hear from you!
When and where are the sessions?
There is no formal sign up process, just come along!

29th April, 14:00 – 15:00: Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth PO2 7BT
29th April, 18:15 – 19:15: Landport Community Centre, Portsmouth PO1 1JD

Any Questions?
If you have any questions please get in touch with Alison Bridge on 01962 857380 or send her an email at alison.bridge@actionhampshire.org

SOUP Event Information Session - Online
2025-05-06 12:30 - 13:30 | online
Do you need £500 to get your idea off the ground? Join Southampton Place Partnership, Active Portsmouth Alliance and Action Hampshire to learn how to put together the strongest application for a SOUP event and be in with the chance of winning it!
Are you passionate about getting local Southampton and Portsmouth communities moving more? Come along to the SOUP Information Session and find out how you can pitch your way to £500 in funding to kick-start your project!
What is a SOUP event?
Inspired by the Detroit SOUP model, this is your chance to be part of a community-powered event where people will come together, share a meal, and vote on the idea they want to see come to life.
Why attend the information session?
At these free sessions, you will:

Learn how SOUP works and what makes it so special
Get top tips on crafting the perfect pitch
Ask questions and get feedback on your early ideas

Who can attend the information session?
Anyone with an idea that can help get people active! Whether you want to start a walking group, a dancing class or circus skills, local communities want to hear from you!
When and where is the session?
There is no formal sign up process, just join us online via this link:
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 333 816 069 816
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Any Questions?
If you have any questions please get in touch with Alison Bridge on 01962 857380 or send her an email at alison.bridge@actionhampshire.org

Advanced Training for Safeguarding Leads – June 2025
2025-06-03 13:30 - 2025-06-11 15:00
Join Ann Craft Trust for the ‘Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity in England and Wales: Advanced Training for Safeguarding Leads – June 2025’ training.
From Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 until Wednesday, 11th June, 2025
Online
Explore best practice, the law, and how to respond to and report safeguarding adult concerns. Discuss creating a safer culture and an inclusive and accessible environment, as well as the importance of effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
There is only space for 15 delegates per course, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Book your place
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone responsible for receiving concerns and making safeguarding adult referrals in NGBs, Active Partnerships and other sport and activity organisations in England and Wales.
Time, Dates & Cost
The training will take place across four 1.5 hour online sessions – 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Tuesday 3 June

Wednesday 4 June

Tuesday 10 June

Wednesday 11 June

This course is free for Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Safeguarding Leads working at a national level in Sport England or UK Sport funded NGBs, and Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Safeguarding Leads in Active Partnerships in England. For anyone else, including Safeguarding Leads/Deputy Safeguarding Leads at County or Club Level, there is a charge of £155.
Training Objectives
There will be small group work and a small amount of reading/thinking between sessions.
The aim of this training is to enable you to:

Understand the background and context of Safeguarding Adults. This includes relevant legislation, guidance and principles and how they relate to sport and activity.
Recognise the importance of Safeguarding Adult Policies and Procedures. Understand how other policies and procedures can support safeguarding in sport and activity.
Understand your role and responsibilities as a Safeguarding Lead when receiving and responding to safeguarding adult concerns and making safeguarding adult referrals to other external agencies, such as the Police or the Local Authority.
Understand issues of consent, defensible decision making, confidentiality and information sharing.
Identify responsibilities of sports organisations in safeguarding scenarios – ‘putting policy and procedures into practice’.
Understand the wider context of safeguarding adults in terms of creating a safer, more inclusive and accessible environment and culture.
Identify gaps and actions you need to take away with you to improve safeguarding adult practice in your organisation and for yourself – through Personal Goal Setting.

Book your place

Support to be Active
2025-06-12 09:30 - 10:30
How to integrate moving more into your work and life and, how to have conversations about physical activity with others.

Around 1 in 3 men and half of women are not achieving recommended levels of activity for good health, with people with long term conditions twice as likely to be amongst the least active. The ‘Year of Health and Wellbeing’ campaigns for organisations to support their staff to prioritise their health including being more physically active. This workshop will help you understand:
· Why physical activity is important for your physical and emotional wellbeing
· How to integrate moving more into your work and life
· How to have physical activity conversations

In addition to…
· Providing resources and actions to move more yourself and support those around you to be more physically active
Understanding how to access and engage with the toolkit

An Introduction to Safeguarding Adults in the Sport and Activity Sector – eLearning
2025-06-19 08:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00
Ann Craft Trust developed this course for anyone working in the sport and physical activity sector who wants to gain a basic understanding of why safeguarding adults is important, how to recognise concerns and what to do when concerns are raised.
This interactive course is specifically tailored to those working in sport and physical activity who want to develop their understanding of safeguarding adults in their setting. We have worked closely with organisations to co-produce some of the content to ensure that the learner is connected to the content.
Whether you are the business owner, instructor, leader, co-ordinator, trustee this course will help you understand what you can do to support adults who may be experiencing harm or abuse.
This course has been written and designed to develop people’s understanding of what it means to safeguard adults within the sector. Topics covered include:

Why we need to safeguard adults
What concerns might look like
What we need to have in place and ‘what our duty of care is.

Whether you work or volunteer in a business or community organisation this course will apply to you as well as your fellow staff and volunteers who would find it useful to have a basic understanding of what it means to safeguarding adults.
The course consists of two modules. It covers what adult abuse is, how to recognise the signs and how to report a concern. It is interactive and includes video, quizzes, downloads and scenarios to help you understand and learn about keeping people safe.
The content of this course includes legislative information in England, and it offers further links to information pertaining to legislation and governance for all four nations.
When you have finished both modules, you will receive a certificate of completion.
This course costs £25 per person.
To purchase this course you will be required to register for free via the platform.
Please note any discount or offers will be applied at the basket no code is required.
Organisations can also purchase this course for multiple users, simply add the number of courses required and allocate to your delegates via the CourseSight platform. If you have 10 or more to allocate please get in touch with our admin team for your group discount.
Access the eLearning course

Essential Training for Club Welfare/Safeguarding Officers - July 2025
2025-07-01 18:00 - 21:00
Join Ann Craft Trust for ‘Safeguarding Adults in Sport – Essential Training for Club Welfare/Safeguarding Officers (England & Wales)’
Tuesday, 1st July, 2025
Online

This session includes how to identify and respond to concerns and disclosures, and how to create a safe culture within a sport or activity club setting in England and Wales.

Date:  Tuesday 1 July
Time:  6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Cost: £45 per delegate.
By the end of the course, participants will understand:

The role and responsibilities of the Club Welfare Officer
Why we need to safeguard adults in sport and activity.
How to Identify poor practice and types of abuse and neglect.
How to respond and deal with concerns about adults.
Where to go for further information and advice on safeguarding adults.

This is all underpinned by understanding how we can create a safer culture.
Who is this training for?
This training is for Sport and Activity Club Welfare/Safeguarding Officers in England and Wales.
For those with no previous safeguarding adults training, Ann Craft Trust would recommend completing the Introductory Training prior to attending this course.
What type of training is this?
This Essential Training consists of a 3 hour online tutor-led training session.
Book your place

Physical Activity Clinical Champions Training – Hampshire and Isle of Wight
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:30
Supporting healthcare professionals to improve patient care and outcomes through physical activity.

About this event:
For healthcare professionals only

What is PACC?
The Physical Activity Clinical Champions (PACC) programme provides free peer-led training and practical resources to support all healthcare professionals (HCPs) from hospital consultants through to community-based practitioners to have more effective conversations around physical activity with their patients.

Why choose PACC?
– Behavioural change There is strong evidence that brief interventions by a health professional can help change the behaviour of a patient.
– Guidance & clarity PACC trainers can highlight and explain the large amount of content on the Moving Medicine website.
– Increased knowledge and confidence Evidence shows that Clinical Champions help increase knowledge and confidence of the HCP so they can be more effective in the delivery of brief interventions.

Benefits of training
By joining over 55,000 healthcare professionals, who have already attended training, this FREE online training provides the opportunity to:

Demonstrate knowledge of current Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) guidelines for physical activity
Describe population physical activity at national and local levels
Explain the benefits of physical activity for the management and prevention of long-term illness.
Apply this knowledge into the clinical environment appropriately in the form of brief advice.
Find out about local signposting opportunities in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Join our online PACC forum where you’ll be able to download slides and other useful resources, share their own best practice and learn from others

The PACC programme is a Sport England funded project which is run by a consortium consisting of The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and Intelligent Health

Coaching Workshop: How to be a Child First Coach
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsea, England, PO1 3HN, United Kingdom
The session will be delivered by Coaching Lab as part of our Play Their Way Movement for community sports coaches and leaders in Hampshire.

Join us for an interactive workshop focused on child-first coaching approaches in sports coaching with Jack Rolfe from The Coaching Lab. Suitable for coaches from ALL sports, you’ll explore how to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments for young players.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, this workshop offers practical tools and fresh perspectives to elevate your coaching practice!
Through a combination of practical and classroom based activities, you’ll cover:
Coaching Through Games: Discover how game-based methods can enhance decision-making, skill transfer, and player enjoyment.
Maximising Interactions: Learn strategies to increase meaningful player involvement and effective coach-player contact time.
Understanding Mixed Abilities: Gain insights into adapting activities to suit players with diverse experience and skill levels.
This training usually costs in excess of £1,800, but Energise Me are subsidising this session as part of our commitment to Play Their Way and Safeguarding.
The session will take place in Portsmouth: John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HN
Image Credits: Coaching Lab

Championing Safe Sport
2025-10-11 10:30 - 14:30 | Pentahotel Reading, Oxford Road, Reading, England, RG1 7RH, United Kingdom
Feel confident providing safer, more inclusive physical activity experiences for all.

What to expect?

Keynote Speakers, including those with lived experience of abuse in sport, sharing insights and fostering empathy and understanding.
Interactive presentations and table discussions to explore real-life scenarios and lower-level concerns in sport.
An introduction to Active Bystander Awareness – learn practical ways to challenge unacceptable behaviour and create a culture of support.

Who should attend:

Club Welfare Officers
Club Committee Members
Coaches
Volunteers
Anyone with a safeguarding responsibility or interest

No matter your role or level of experience, your voice and presence matters.
Why you should attend:

Connect with other people working in a similar way
Opportunity to gain support and share your experiences in a safe space
Gain awareness of current issues by our Keynote Speakers
Feel confident providing safer, more inclusive physical activity experiences for all

Full agenda to come.

If you have any additional needs, please contact either Sarah.Goddard@energiseme.org or Sue.Forber@energiseme.org

This event is brought to you by Energise Me, Get Berkshire Active, Active Oxfordshire and LEAP.

NOTE: If you book onto this event and then are unable to attend, please do cancel your ticket so it can become available to someone else.

Getting Active At Work
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
How to integrate moving more into your work and life and, how to have conversations about physical activity with others.

Around 1 in 3 men and half of women are not achieving recommended levels of activity for good health, with people with long term conditions twice as likely to be amongst the least active. The ‘Year of Health and Wellbeing’ campaigns for organisations to support their staff to prioritise their health including being more physically active. This workshop will help you understand:
· Why physical activity is important for your physical and emotional wellbeing
· How to integrate moving more into your work and life
· How to have physical activity conversations

In addition to…
· Providing resources and actions to move more yourself and support those around you to be more physically active

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Water Wellbeing programme Launch
2025-10-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join Energise Me and partners to learn more about Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s Water Wellbeing Programme.

Welcome to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Water Wellbeing Programme Launch!
Aquatic activity has a significant positive impact on inactive populations, offering a safe, accessible, and effective way to improve physical health, mental well-being, and social inclusion.
This launch event will bring together pool providers, Swim England, and aquatic health partners to share insight, expertise, and practical guidance on developing and expanding water wellbeing opportunities. You will hear how the programme can support your pool to achieve the Water Wellbeing Accreditation, helping you enhance your aquatic health offer and open your facilities to a wider range of community members.
The event will also introduce a small grants programme, designed to help pools explore and trial new initiatives. This funding can support you in broadening your offer, whether that’s training staff or creating more inclusive opportunities that make aquatic activity accessible to everyone. This grant is not available to privately owned pools (please contact us with any questions)
Join us online for this exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how your pool can play a key role in improving health and well-being across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Play Their Way Coffee Coach Catch-Ups
2025-11-20 16:30 - 17:30
Connect with other coaches, explore hot topics and share experiences in these interactive online webinars designed for children’s coaches who want to adopt a child-first approach to sport and physical activity.
Place children’s voices, experiences and needs at the heart of what you do by joining these monthly sessions.
Why attend:

Join a community of coaches committed to putting young people first.
Learn practical strategies from real-world examples that you can apply in your own activity setting,
Get inspired!

What each session will do:

Foster open dialogue and peer learning among coaches
Highlight practical tools and resources
Help you be a Play Their Way advocate

Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday 20 November, 4:30–5:30pm Speaker: Liz Twyford Organisation: UNICEF UK Focus: Children’s rights in sport and how to align coaching with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Wednesday 3 December, 4:00–5:00pm Speaker: Helen Derby Organisation: Activity Alliance Focus: Inclusive coaching strategies for children with disabilities and additional needs. Each session is designed to: Encourage open dialogue and peer learning Share real-world examples and tools Inspire coaches to put children’s voices and well-being at the heart of their practice.
Book your free place on the UK Coaching Website.

Hampshire Sports Club Conference
2025-11-24 17:30 - 21:30
Join the Hampshire Sports Club Conference on 24 November 2025 – an exciting gathering of sports enthusiasts and industry experts!

Test Valley Borough Council and Eastleigh Borough Council are working in partnership to deliver this year’s Hampshire Sports Club Conference. The conference will unite sports club representatives, industry professionals, and local authority leaders to address the evolving challenges facing community sports. This year’s theme is Sustainability and Forward Thinking.
When: Nov 24 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Ganger Farm Sports Park, Ganger Farm Way, Romsey, SO51 0EE
How much: £10
Key Features:

Panel Discussion with leading voices in the sports sector
Expert-led Workshops offering practical strategies
Networking Opportunities to foster collaboration and innovation

The event aims to equip clubs with tools for long-term sustainability and strategic growth.
WORKSHOP: Getting Investment Ready
This workshop will explore the key themes that sports clubs should consider along the journey to make themselves investment ready. The funding landscape is very competitive, and it can be difficult to know where to start. During this workshop we will explore how to recognise what exactly it is your club requires and how to ensure the foundations are in place to give your club the best possible opportunity to successfully achieve the investment it needs. This engaging workshop will provide new ideas and insight to support the growth and development of your club for the future.
WORKSHOP: Marketing and Social Media
This workshop is designed to empower local clubs with digital confidence by equipping volunteers with the skills and free tools they need to create effective and engaging content, even without a technical background. Participants will be introduced to accessible platforms like Canva for producing professional-looking visuals, learn the fundamentals of social media strategy, and gain clarity on which platforms best suit their goals and audiences. They will also be guided in developing simple communication plans.
Book your place on Eventbrite

Creating A Marketing Strategy
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | online
About this event

Improve engagement and awareness of your club or organisation through impactful marketing. This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will help you to understand the key principles of a marketing strategy, how to develop one, establish marketing goals and identify different marketing channels to help you deliver your aspirations.
Book your free place on Buddle’s booking platform, Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Understand the key principles of a marketing strategy.
Describe how to develop a marketing strategy using a simple framework.
Understand how to monitor and evaluate your marketing strategy

This might be the course for you if…

You’re responsible for marketing within your club or organisation.
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This is a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1 hour.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“This was a very worthwhile course making us think about working together at the club for our marketing, but also working together with other community groups to find ways to build our organisation and get more people and support involved.”
“Great session, will definitely use the knowledge and advice I was given.”.
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Buddle’s booking platform, Saba.

Play Their Way Coffee Coach Catch-Ups
2026-01-29 16:30 - 17:30
Connect with other coaches, explore hot topics and share experiences in these interactive online webinars designed for children’s coaches who want to adopt a child-first approach to sport and physical activity.
Place children’s voices, experiences and needs at the heart of what you do by joining these monthly sessions.
Why attend:

Join a community of coaches committed to putting young people first.
Learn practical strategies from real-world examples that you can apply in your own activity setting,
Get inspired!

What each session will do:

Foster open dialogue and peer learning among coaches
Highlight practical tools and resources
Help you be a Play Their Way advocate

Upcoming Sessions:
January 2026
Thursday 29th January 4:30pm-5:30pm
Speaker: Dave Reed (Girls Rugby Coach)
Theme: Practical pointers
February 2026
Wednesday 25th February 4:30pm-5:30pm
Speaker: Hannah Vines (Children’s rowing coach)
Theme: Journey
March 2026
Wednesday 25th March 12pm-1pm
Speaker: Emily Handyside (Coaching Team Lead UK Coaching)
Theme: Women & Girls
Book your free place on the UK Coaching Website.

Creating an Inclusive Environment
2026-02-14 09:00 - 10:00 | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will help you to understand the different barriers that people face, broaden your reach to attract a diverse range of people and explore how you can create a positive environment to retain them.
Book your free place on Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Identify how your club or organisation can create a positive environment that enables a diverse range of people to be engaged and retained as participants and volunteers.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re part of a leadership team or committee.
You have a senior position (e.g. head coach).
You’re responsible for recruiting new members and volunteers.
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“Excellently facilitated and delivered and it was also really good to hear how other clubs encourage and maintain inclusive environments.”
“Great session and good to hear from other types of organisations. Lots of ideas to take away.”
I have further questions….. Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Saba.

Leadership and Governance
2026-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) looks at who’s leading your organisation and the skills they need to be effective. It explores links with good governance principles and shares tips to help you put your policies into practice.
Book your free place on Buddle’s booking platform, Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Review the leadership and management structure of your club or organisation.
Identify the key principles of an effective committee.
Develop an action plan to improve the management structure in your club or organisation.

This might be the course for you if…

You’ve recently become part of a leadership team or committee.
You have a senior position (e.g. head coach).
You’re creating a culture of change in your club or organisation.
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“One of the most engaging and interactive courses I have been on, delivered in a relaxed and personable manner.”
“Really thought-provoking session that created space for self-reflection and opportunities to learn from others.
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Buddle’s booking platform, Saba.

Maximising Your Volunteers' Experience
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | online
About this event

In this course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) we’ll explore how to create a positive volunteering culture and share top tips for the ‘3 Rs’ of volunteering: recruiting, retaining, and rewarding. We’ll help you to develop plans, identify actions to improve your volunteer experience and signpost you to valuable resources, short films and real-life case studies.
Book your free place on Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Develop a positive culture of volunteering within your organisation.
Identify how to develop the volunteer experience.
Identify top tips in recruiting, retaining and rewarding volunteers.
Develop an action plan to improve your volunteers experience.
Access further information to help improve the volunteer experience.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re responsible for supporting and managing volunteers.

You’re part of a leadership team or committee.

You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.
How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a community organisation or club based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop fomrat. This is a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“Was good to hear different stories and the variety of roles that a volunteer can have.”
“Very useful to hear the different experiences from delegates, being a mix of volunteers, charitable organisations and employees that work with volunteers and coming from not only sports clubs.”
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Saba.

Your Culture and Values
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England), will explore and build on your understanding of organisational values and what defines your culture. We’ll look at how you can use your culture to benefit your activities, participants, and volunteers to help create and sustain a thriving, inclusive environment.
Book your free place on Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Identify good values and culture in your community.
Recognise how your culture can help sustain your organisation.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re part of a leadership team or committee.
You have a senior position (e.g. head coach).
You’re involved in supporting clubs or community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here: (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“This course really helped me to consider our vision and how our culture and values can play a part in developing our organisation. In fact, we will look at reevaluating our purpose for our players to ensure understanding from all.”
“Thought provoking and interesting session.”
“Great to hear what others are doing and reshape our culture.”
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Saba.

Finance Management
2026-02-24 18:30 - 2026-05-27 19:30 | online
About this event

This course, hosted by Buddle (Sport England) will look at the principles of good financial management, financial planning, budgeting (both short and long term) and consider what income generation options best suits your organisation.
Book your free place on Saba.
What will you achieve?
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of financial sustainability.
Understand the principles of good financial management.
Consider different income generating models for your organisation.

This might be the course for you if…

You’re a budget holder or are responsible for finance at your club or organisation.
You’re part of a leadership team or committee.
You’re involved in supporting clubs and community organisations.

How much does it cost to attend?
The cost of this course is free.
Who can attend? (Requirements)
People that attend this course should:

Represent a club or community organisation based in England.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to communicate effectively in English.

We do ask that upon registration, delegates consent to the Delegate Agreement which can be found here (https://www.sportstructures.com/media/ehnnlvd4/buddle-delegate-agreement.pdf)
To access the course virtually, you must have:

Access to a laptop/tablet. A smartphone is accepted but functionality may be limited.
Access to a positive learning environment with limited distractions

If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering so we can support you.
How is the course delivered?
This course will be delivered in a workshop format. This will involve a live virtual classroom facilitated by a Buddle tutor. The tutor will share information and there will be interactive ways to engage.
Face to Face courses can be requested by partner organisations through our course organiser page.
How long is it?
The course lasts for a maximum of 1.5 hours. Please see our forthcoming events to understand the dates and formats available.
Who is it delivered by?
The course is delivered by an experienced Buddle tutor.
What do others say?
“The training was like a conversation, guidance was pitched at a very inclusive level. Hence, finance made fun.”
“It was useful as I was trying to work out the level of reserves we should hold and had a good discussion and answer on this.”
I have further questions…..
Please feel free to contact us via email Buddle@sportstructures.com
Book your free place on Saba.
