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Latest blogs

Welcoming Clubs: Developing a more welcoming culture across community sports clubs and groups

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RFU discuss Security of Tenure and explore the key things to be aware of

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Using sport to improve the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants: Reflections from Belong Nottingham

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Up your digital marketing game with the Digital Marketing Hub

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Featured Resources

Engaging lower socio-economic groups (LSEG)

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Creating community partnerships

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Accessing schools’ facilities

347

Making the most of major sports events

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Becoming more environmentally sustainable

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Raising money through crowdfunding

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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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Legal structures

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Sport England Club Matters

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Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)

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Principles of good governance

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VAT Guidance

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Why create a club development plan?

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Getting organised with your finances

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Effective meetings

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Most Recent Resources

Welcoming Clubs: Developing a more welcoming culture across community sports clubs and groups

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Video - Wigan St Judes ARLFC create community facility

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Tunbridge Wells hockey club on creating a Flyerz section

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Video - Portsmouth Triathletes supporting people with long term health conditions

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Video - Poplar BMX on creating community inclusion

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Video - Peterborough Town Sports Club case study

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Video - North Shields rugby connect with schools and community

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Video - Social Media Workshop: Twitter top tips

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