“The training opened my eyes to safety, so I would now be extra vigilant”
Achieve Personal Growth that Makes a Difference
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.
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:
Checkout issues? Book here.
Bitesize e-Learning Courses:
Checkout issues? Book here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It:
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:
How can you help our club grow?
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.
Is it just sports clubs?
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.
What training is there?
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.
Do you help with funding?
While we don’t directly provide funding, we are able to guide clubs towards resources and guidance that may be useful for your needs.
What about disadvantaged areas?
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.
Do you link clubs with others?
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.
