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Ann Craft Trust discuss the importance of creating #SaferCulturesinSport

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Community Leisure UK update on how clubs and groups can get back into leisure centres

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Community Leisure UK reflect on some of the challenges that will be facing leisure centre operators as they work to reopen

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Energise Me reflect on the importance of a positive online presence for sports clubs and groups

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Featured Resources

Coronavirus grant income: Tax implications guide

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Digital marketing hub - CIMSPA

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Infographic - Hints and tips for clubs as restrictions lift

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Volunteers thank you video

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Exploring your online presence

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Recruiting volunteers animation

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Identifying new volunteering opportunities

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How to create an inclusive environment

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Most Liked Resources

Legal structures

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VAT Guidance

2.2K

Community Amatuer Sports Club (CASC)

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Why create a club development plan?

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Getting organised with your finances

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Club improvement tool

1.6K

Governance

1.5K

Effective committees

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Most Recent Resources

Introduction to safeguarding adults

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Chelsea Handball Club - Developing an inclusive culture

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Portico Vine ARLFC - Creating a positive volunteering culture

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Succession planning

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Succession plan template

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Volunteers thank you video

245

Creating a meaningful volunteer experience

270

Top tips for new volunteers - Plain text version

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