Sported

Ever wondered what being part of the Sported network gets you? 🤔 Hear from Onyinye Nkemdirim, Sported's Regional Manager for London, and Trudy-Ann Campbell, Founder of Teth who have been part of the network since 2018. Find out more about Sported and our network on our website [link in bio]

'I think without Sported, I'd be still 10 or 15 years off where we are now' Dom Hodnett is the Founder of Parr Sports, a group in the Sported network from St Helens in North West England. Find out how Sported can help your grassroots sports club on our website [link in bio]. We provide for FREE: 💷 Access to funding opportunities 👥 Support from expert consultants 🤝 Advice from local staff 💻 Online guidance and resources

Sported ambassador and England football star @ericdier15 launched our campaign to highlight the concerning effects that the #CostOfLiving increases will have on young people and the community sports groups they rely on. Eric visited Sported member Rap Aid Youth FC to hear from young people and group leader Tim Aleshe. Take a look 👀 #KeepTheDoorsOpen - link in bio

Our Meet our charity partner series, shines a light on the charities we’re proud to support through our five year partnerships, focused on long term funding for lasting impact. Next up: @sporteduk a national charity providing free capacity-building support to help grassroots sports organisations not just survive, but thrive. 🎾 What has the partnership made possible❔ Our partnership focuses on the Highlands and Lancashire, enabling more tailored support for local sports clubs. This includes support with funding, governance, and volunteer recruitment - helping clubs become more resilient and continue delivering vital opportunities where access is limited. 💬 “We aren't just funding sessions; we are building a resilient network that ensures no young person is sidelined by their postcode.” - Stuart Nichols, Sported Network Coordinator Why does this matter now❔ This work comes at a critical time. In the Highlands, 50% of children live in the most access-deprived areas in Scotland. Alongside rising child poverty and declining physical activity - particularly among girls - local clubs offer essential support for mental wellbeing and connection. Learn more via the Q&A on our website. #CharityPartners #Grassroots #Sports #Lancashire #Highlands

When anxiety takes a young person out of school, where do they go next? At just 16, Iona stopped attending school due to severe anxiety. Life became isolating and difficult to navigate. Everything changed when she found Eat Sleep Ride 🐴 - a grassroots organisation supported by Sported. In a safe and supportive environment, she began to rebuild her confidence and reconnect with the world around her. 💬 “Being around the horses gives me a sense of calm and safety, and over time my confidence began to grow.” Her story is a powerful reminder that grassroots sport and activity groups don’t just support physical wellbeing - they create safe spaces that support mental health, too 🧠 But too many young people are still missing out on this kind of support. 👉 Visit the link in our bio to find out how you can support grassroots organisations creating change like this. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthMatters #GrassrootsSport #CommunitySport #SportForGood #YouthMentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #SocialImpact #SafeSpaces #ChangeThroughSport

🚨 The latest Community Pulse shows a dramatic shift: mental health challenges among young people in grassroots sport have risen from 29% to 74% in just one year. This isn’t just about sport. It’s about everyday wellbeing, belonging, and support. Grassroots clubs are already stepping up by providing safe spaces, trusted relationships, and vital mental health support alongside physical activity. But they can’t do it alone. As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠, we’re reminded that investing in sport is also investing in mental health. 👉 Support grassroots sport and the communities changing lives every day. Follow the link in our bio to be a part of this change. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthMatters #GrassrootsSport #CommunitySport #SportForGood #YouthMentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #SocialImpact #SafeSpaces #ChangeThroughSport

We’re still not over Sunday 🤩 what a day at the London Marathon! 🏃‍♂️ A huge well done (and thank you 💙) to all of our amazing runners who took on 26.2 miles for Sported. From start line nerves to that final stretch on The Mall… we’re so proud of every single one of you 👏 Because of you, we can keep supporting grassroots sport across the UK – creating more opportunities for young people and stronger communities. Big shoutout as well to our incredible partners Barclays, Flutter UKI & Knight Frank 🙏 thank you for your continued support! Want to support our work or find out how to partner with us? Tap the link in our bio 🔗 Now go enjoy that well-earned rest – you’ve earned it 💪 #LondonMarathon #TCSLondonMarathon #MarathonDay #RunningCommunity #Fundraising #CharityRun #SportForGood #GrassrootsSport #CommunityImpact #Sported #ThankYou

@lisburntennisclub is providing women's only training sessions to help encourage new and exisiting members in their sporting journey. This has been facilitated thanks to funding as part of our Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong campaign in partnership with @sporteduk . These sessions are providing a welcoming space ahead of the club mixed pairs league this summer. #PowerOfSport

🏃‍♀️ The Boston Marathon takes place today - one of the most iconic races in the world. In 1967, Katherine Switzer became the first woman to run an official marathon, entering Boston under her initials just to be allowed on the start line. Today, women make up nearly a third of marathon runners globally (runABC) - but barriers in sport still remain. Our Pulse Report shows that 55% of women and girls say lack of confidence prevents them taking part in sport, highlighting that participation isn’t just about access - it’s about belief, opportunity and belonging. At Sported, we work with grassroots organisations across the UK to break down these barriers and create more inclusive opportunities for women and girls. 👉 To support this work and help create more equal opportunities in sport, visit the link in our bio. #BostonMarathon #WomenInSport #KatherineSwitzer #GrassrootsSport #SportForAll #Sported

@ardsfcacademy welcomed girls from the local community to find their football home, thanks to funding in partnership with @sporteduk as part of our Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong Campaign. The goal is to encourage girls to get involved and stay in football as they grow up whilst also being a part of something bigger with team mates to flourish both on and off the pitch. They are welcoming girls who are trying football for the first time or those looking to find a new club. #BeSeenBeHeardBelong #PowerOfSport

🚨 Grassroots sport is reaching a tipping point. Our Community Pulse 2025–26 report is out now. Based on insights from 385 community leaders across the UK, it reveals growing pressure on funding, access and mental health. The reality 👇 👉 82% say funding is their top priority 👉 49% say travel is a barrier 👉 74% say mental health is the biggest challenge for young people Behind every stat is a local club keeping people active, supported and connected - but they cannot do it alone. The need for support has never been greater. Supporting Sported means backing the organisations at the heart of communities and helping keep sport accessible for those who need it most. 💛 Support our work and read the full report via link in bio #CommunitySport #GrassrootsSport #YouthSport #MentalHealth #SportForGood

The Women’s Six Nations kicks off this weekend 🏉🔥 Across the UK, women’s rugby is growing like never before. And it starts at grassroots. From Bromsgrove, launching their first women’s team in 150 years, to South Bristol, supporting girls in underserved communities to play and thrive… This is what growing the game really looks like. More access. More opportunity. More women in sport. You can help support clubs like these. Follow the link in our bio to find out how. #WomensSixNations #WomensRugby #GrassrootsSport #SportForGood #GirlsInSport