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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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Mark Lawrie, StreetGames CEO, shares insight on holiday hunger and their Fit and Fed programme

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Jess Cook, National Partnerships Advisor at Activity Alliance, discusses prioritising inclusion at the heart of reopening plans

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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

162

How to create an inclusive environment

345

Sponsorship

370

Generating income

253

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Legal structures

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VAT Guidance

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Community Amatuer Sports Club (CASC)

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Why create a club development plan?

889

Getting organised with your finances

732

Governance

628

Club improvement tool

589

Unincorporated Organisations

567

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Most Recent Resources

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

86

Creating a meaningful volunteer experience

110

Top tips for new volunteers - Plain text version

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Top tips for new volunteers - Club Matters and Rugby League World Cup

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