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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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Exploring your online presence

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Identifying new volunteering opportunities

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How to create an inclusive environment

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Sponsorship

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Generating income

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Community assets guidance

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Funding guidance

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Community Amatuer Sports Club (CASC)

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Effective committees

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Why create a club development plan?

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Legal structures

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Sponsorship

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Volunteer motivations

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Undertaking a skills audit - Part one

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Incorporated Organisations

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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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Tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers - Plain text version

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Tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers - Club Matters and Rugby League World Cup

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Skills matrix template

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LGBT+ inclusivity

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Safeguarding adults top tips

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Safeguarding children and young people

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