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Ready to learn about strengthening welfare and wellbeing in sport? Join Active Partnerships on 10 June for a one‑hour webinar on the Sport Welfare Officer Network.

Led nationally by Active Partnership National Organisation (APNO), the SWO Network was established in 2023 and brings together Sport Welfare Officers based across England’s 42 Active Partnerships. The network works alongside National Governing Bodies to strengthen the welfare support available to clubs and organisations.

During the session, partners will explore:
- What Sport Welfare Officers do and why the network exists
- How the network is supporting different sports and communities
- How local and national systems are being better connected
- Early outcomes, impact and learning from the programme
- How this work is helping clubs build a stronger culture of welfare and wellbeing

Partners will also explore emerging findings from the national evaluation being led by Ecorys UK, including what’s working well and where there are opportunities to learn and improve.

This webinar is open to anyone working or volunteering in sport who wants to help create safer, more supportive sporting environments.
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🌟 Inclusive sport starts with welcoming environments. Today’s spotlight celebrates the work of Active Partnerships, Sport Welfare Officers and NGBs in creating welcoming and inclusive clubs where everyone feels safe and supported - regardless of age, background, or ability 🏃‍♀️⚽🏀

📢 We’re also looking forward to our upcoming Buddle session on 'Creating Inclusive Environments', helping clubs and organisations to continue building spaces where everyone can belong and thrive!

Sign up today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-an-inclusive-environment-buddle-tickets-1989905091696

📢 New Sport Welfare Training Opportunities 📢

We’re excited to announce that we have a range of new training sessions taking place over the next few months!

👉 To find out more and book your place check out our website - https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/the-network/events-programmes/

Today's spotlight is on National Governing Bodies. Our Sport Welfare Officers work with them to keep sport safe at every level.

Connect with us: [email protected]

It's Club Day as part of ! 🥇Sport Welfare Officers provide free, expert support to clubs on safeguarding, welfare, and creating more inclusive environments. Whether you're a junior gymnastics club or an adult netball team, your local SWO is there for you.

Find out more about the support available at: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/who-we-are/sports-welfare-officers-network/

Get in touch: [email protected]

Today we're proud to support the national campaign, celebrating the Sport Welfare Officer Network and what it offers to clubs across England. Working together, Active Partnerships, Sport Welfare Officers and NGBs help clubs create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for everyone who takes part — and since 2024, they've supported more than 5,000 clubs across England.

If your based in Greater Manchester get in touch with us: [email protected]

Alternatively find your local Sport Welfare Officer: https://activepartnerships.org/find-your-sport-welfare-officer/

Registrations are now open for our Greater Manchester Sports Club Conference! We’re excited to welcome grassroots clubs from across Greater Manchester. 🤸‍♀️👨‍🦽🏑

Sign up to join us on Saturday 25 July, at the Institute of Sport. This full‑day conference is for people involved in grassroots sport, including coaches, volunteers, committee members and anyone who helps their club run.

The day will include:

• Talks from experienced voices in community sport
• Practical workshops focused on real challenges clubs face
• Time to connect with others from across Greater Manchester

Our Sports Club Conference is about supporting the people behind grassroots sport and strengthening clubs to be safer, stronger and more connected.

Claim your ticket, then share this post with others in your club or network.

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Greater Manchester Sports Club Conference 2026 GM Moving invite you to join our Sports Club Conference! This will be a day designed just for clubs like yours to connect, share and grow.

Ahead of Volunteers' Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we support, value, and grow our volunteers. 🙌

Join Greater Manchester Moving for this FREE Buddle workshop: Maximising Your Volunteers’ Experience - exploring how to recruit, retain, and reward volunteers effectively.

Open to coaches, volunteers, committee members, community leaders, and anyone involved in sport physical activity across Greater Manchester.

📅 Thursday 28 May, 7:00–8:30pm
💻 Online Event

Places are limited - sign up today!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximising-your-volunteers-experience-buddle-tickets-1986900798775?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Maximising Your Volunteers' Experience - Buddle Learn to build a positive volunteer culture by recruiting, retaining & rewarding. Leave with steps to grow and support your volunteer team.

Sport England Movement Fund - Meet the funder Join us for an interactive session with GM Moving to learn everything you need to know about applying to the Sport Movement Fund.