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Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to build on your skills, Active Lancashire offers flexible, accredited courses designed to help you thrive and create impact in your life, workplace, club and community.

Supporting Clubs and Communities:

Keidokwai Judo Club

Keidokwai Judo Club has been giving a platform to the voices of its young members with support from Active Lancashire. Through a Youth Voice initiative, the club invited juniors to share their thoughts on safety, wellbeing, and what makes them proud to be part of the club, providing valuable insight to help shape its future direction. Their commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment was recognised through a Community Chest Giveaway, receiving a Welfare Pack full of helpful resources for their Club Welfare Officer.

Parbold Badminton Club

Parbold Badminton Club has been strengthening its foundations with support from Active Lancashire. Together, we reviewed the club’s governance, safeguarding policies, and committee structure, helping to streamline roles and ensure everything reflects the club’s growing membership. By updating their safeguarding policy, constitution, and codes of conduct, the club is now more aligned, inclusive, and future-ready. Their fantastic progress was recognised through a Community Chest Giveaway, receiving a box of badminton goodies kindly donated by the Rossendale Badminton League, a well-deserved boost for a club on the rise!

Typhoons RUFC

Typhoons RUFC have been on an inspiring journey of growth and inclusion. With support from Active Lancashire, the club reviewed and strengthened key policies, bringing their Safeguarding Policy in line with the RFU’s standards. Through the ‘Our Club, Our Voice’ workshop, members came together to explore governance, culture, and wellbeing, sparking real change. The club has since formed Sub-Committees, launched a Buddy System for new players, and created a member welfare pack with local support signposting. Their dedication was recognised as the first recipient of the Community Chest Giveaway, proudly receiving new bibs and a ball carrier to continue their great work both on and off the pitch

Red Rose Angels Volleyball Club

Red Rose Angels Volleyball Club has gone from strength to strength with support from Active Lancashire. We helped the club secure funding and a new venue, and guided them through affiliation with Volleyball England. By offering insight into governance, policies, and member involvement, the club engaged players to co-create a collaborative Code of Conduct that reflects their shared values. Their fantastic progress was proudly featured in our Club & Community Noticeboard Spotlight, celebrating their commitment to growth, teamwork, and community spirit.

Our Training:

Here at Active Lancashire, we value the work and achievements of all local clubs and groups that contribute to physical activity and sports opportunities across the county. We know how valuable you are to the local communities you serve, not only for the activities you provide but for all the extra support, networking and other opportunities that come from being part of a community club or group.

 We are here to provide support and guidance and to help your club be stronger and more sustainable. Click the dots for more information on support available. 

Here at Active Lancashire, we value the work and achievements of all
local clubs and groups that contribute to physical activity and sports
opportunities across the county. We know how valuable you are to the
local communities you serve, not only for the activities you provide but
for all the extra support, networking and other opportunities that come
from being part of a community club or group.

We are here to provide support and guidance and to help your club be
stronger and more sustainable.

At Active Lancashire, volunteering is more than just giving your time.
It’s about making a real difference in your community while growing
personally and professionally. Whether you’re supporting local
sports sessions, helping behind the scenes, or assisting with community events,
every role contributes to building a healthier, happier Lancashire.

We understand funding is always an issue for clubs and community
organisations, please see Sport England’s latest funding opportunities
and advice here. 

Supported by Sport England, Buddle (formerly Club
Matters) is here to provide guidance, resources, inspirational stories, and
updates to support volunteers delivering sport and physical activity and the
professionals that work with them.

We are committed to providing high quality training and development for
individuals and organisations, helping them to create a brighter and~
healthier future within a local community and workforce.

Practical support and guidance around the day to day running and
management for you organisations such as policies and procedures that
act as the foundation for your club.

Clubs & Communities Courses:

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Bitesize e-Learning Courses:​

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Additional Resources:

Inclusive Activity Programme eLearning

This CIMPSA accredited Inclusive Activity Programme eLearning course will equip you with the skills to engage disabled people and people with long term health conditions more effectively in physical activity.
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Buddle Learning Opportunities

Explore a wide range of workshops designed to help clubs and community organisations get organised, be more inclusive, develop and grow, get help from people and deal with money matters.
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Sport England Support and Guidance

Sport England offer a variety of services to support you and your organisation. This includes ways they can help you to encourage more people to take part in and enjoy sport and physical activity.
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UK Coaching Courses

Advance your coaching skills with UK Coaching's accredited courses. For all levels, our diverse range of online and in-person training enhances your approach.
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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It:

“The training opened my eyes to safety, so I would now be extra vigilant”

Maryam Academy Teacher (Multi Skills)

“Covered everything, yet clear and concise”

Clitheroe Madrasah Manager (Multi Skills)

“The course will be very useful when we come to plan for our Move and Groove, Mini move and groove and Colourful footsteps groups. The STEP model was particularly useful.”

Family Hub Member (Multi Skills)

“Andy was a brilliant facilitator. He made everyone feel at ease (I know sports can be a daunting session for some adults) and encouraged us all to join in at whatever level we felt comfortable.”

Family Hub Member (Multi Skills)

“I found the training very useful and I will ensure I use some of the approaches at work as well as in my personal life.”

Cancer Health & Wellbeing Coach, Blackpool (Health Coaching)

“The learning objectives were very clear and achievable over the 2 days.”

HCA, Blackpool (Health Coaching)

FAQ's:

We can help your club grow by:

  • Building connections & developing relationships with other clubs, groups, and organisations across Lancashire via our Network on WhatsApp, our Hub on Facebook, or direct contact.
  • Guiding clubs towards resources and guidance that may be useful for your specific needs.
  • Sharing best practice and learning from others in the network to build stronger, more connected clubs and groups.
  • Upskilling your staff and volunteers through training opportunities.
  • Celebrating success and raising awareness about your amazing work via our various platforms.
  • Assisting your Club Welfare / Safeguarding Officers to promote positive welfare cultures and develop club policies and procedures, including through member workshops.

No, our support extends beyond just sports clubs. We work with:

  • Affiliated Sports Clubs
  • Non-affiliated Sports Clubs
  • Community Groups & Activities
  • Additionally, the Sport Welfare Officer Network (SWO network) was created to support National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and we also work with Local Authorities & Education and Other Agencies & Organisations.

We offer a range of training opportunities to upskill your staff and volunteers. We can organise training or send you courses to book onto.

To meet specific needs, we have created bespoke training opportunities, developing some of this training internally and also sourcing high-quality external training.

Opportunities are available through our Active Lancashire Learning Zone or through other agencies such as the Ann Craft Trust or the CPSU. We also offer member workshops to support clubs in their welfare journey.

While we don’t directly provide funding, we are able to guide clubs towards resources and guidance that may be useful for your needs.

The provided information doesn’t specifically detail a targeted focus on disadvantaged areas at this time. Our overall goal is to make sport and physical activity safe for everyone.

Yes, we actively build connections & develop relationships! We can connect you with other clubs, groups, and organisations across Lancashire via our Network on WhatsApp, our Hub on Facebook, or direct contact.

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  • Still a great place with hard working staff to get the inactive active.

    Kristy Telford Avatar Kristy Telford
    June 11, 2024

    Great place

    Tamasin Lamb Avatar Tamasin Lamb
    June 11, 2019

    Excellent

    James Rasmussen Avatar James Rasmussen
    June 11, 2022

  • Great people willing to engage sport for all

    Marcus Baudet Avatar Marcus Baudet
    June 11, 2017

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