January 2011
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Celebrating the Sport Partnership Project →
NAVCA and Sport England have just published the evaluation of the Sport Partnership Project, Celebrating the Sport Partnership Project 2007-10 (pdf, 7.6 MB).
The three year project was funded by Sport England and came to an end in March 2010. The evaluation celebrates the successes of the project, showcases best practice and highlights the importance of local support and development...
December 2010
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Bringing sporting consumers into focus →
A new online tool from Sport England will help sports organisations and clubs to know more about their potential customers so they can offer the right sport in the right place, targeted in the right way.
November 2010
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DCMS Business Plan →
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has published its business plan, outlining the way it will transform culture, media, tourism and sport.
September 2010
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Culture and sport: integrated national support... →
Local Government Improvement and Development (formerly the IDeA) - on behalf of Arts Council England, English Heritage, Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), Sport England, CABE Space, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) - has produced an integrated national support offer to help councils and their partners improve culture and sport services.
Read the full article.
Sustainable Investment in Communities Fund... →
Sport England has announced that its Sustainable Investment in Communities Fund will re-open for applications on the 26th October until the 21st December 2010. The fund will be available to organisations such as sports clubs, voluntary or community organisations, local authorities, and education establishments, such as schools, colleges and universities to invest in innovative projects capable of...
May 2010
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Understanding commissioning →
IDeA has published a new guide Understanding commissioning: a practical guide for the culture and sport sector designed to help people in the culture and sport sector understand the process of strategic commissioning in public services and how to engage in it to produce better outcomes for communities.
February 2010
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Sports clubs urged to register on CASC scheme →
Amateur sports clubs across the UK are being urged to join the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) scheme, which allows them to benefit from tax savings. Over 5,500 clubs have already signed up, but the Government is concerned that thousands more are missing out on mandatory business rate relief and the potential to claim Gift Aid on donations.
Read the Culture Department news item
CASC...
December 2009
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Sported: Supporting the voluntary and community... →
Sported is a one stop shop, providing funding and organisational development support to groups that use sport to improve the lives of young people in disadvantaged communities.
They are currently running in three areas of the UK (London, the West Midlands and Cornwall), but aim to have a national presence by 2012.
For more information visit the Sported website
Community sport pioneers win London's BBC Power of... →
The North Lambeth and North Southwark’s Sport Action Zone (SAZ) has been awarded the 2009 BBC Power of Sport Award, supported by Sport England. SAZ have brought new sporting opportunities to over 7,500 disadvantaged people in London.
Visit the SAZ website
Read more on the wiredgov website
NAVCA Sport Partnership Project Update, April -... →
The latest quarterly report from the Sports Partnership Project is now available, with updates for the period April - September 2009. You can download the update below, or request a hard copy by contacting Carrie McKenzie.
Download NAVCA Sport Partnership Project Update, Apr - Sept 2009 (PDF, 294KB)
November 2009
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Opportunity for NAVCA members to offer... →
1st4sport are looking for organisations to add qualifications to their existing provision. It’s completely free of charge to apply and become recognised to deliver any 1st4sport qualification, such as:
1st4sport level 2 Award in Co-ordinating Sports Volunteers (QCF) (L2ACSV)
1st4sport level 3 Certificate in Managing Sports Volunteers (L3CMSV)
1st4sport will offer support every step of the...
Sport England funding: Women in disadvantaged... →
Sport England’s themed rounds of National Lottery funding tackle gaps in sporting participation, to complement our other funding programmes.
They are running a number of pre-application workshops to provide greater detail on the types of projects they are looking to fund, along with an explanation on the rationale and criteria for this specific themed round.
These will be held on the...
Event papers: Sport and the Voluntary Sector... →
26 October 2009 - York CVS The event raised awareness of regional activity around the Sport England strategy, the third sector in the region and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy. It provided delegates with up-to-date information as well as opportunities to network with partners from sport and the wider third sector.
Visit the NAVCA website to download the presentations
October 2009
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1000 days to go! →
On 31 October and 3 December, we count down 1000 days until the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games respectively.
Over the next 1000 days, thousands of people from all over the UK will work together to plan and prepare for the London 2012 Games. See what the London 2012 team will do over the next 1000 days.
See 1000 days to go and counting! on the Get Set London 2012 website - what will...
In praise of intelligent commissioning →
Today’s Guardian Public has an article by Katy Wing, NAVCA’s Director of Local Services Partnerships. In praise of intelligent commissioning
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Targeting the third sector: A who's who for sport... →
NAVCA has just published Targeting the third sector. This publication, developed in partnership with Volunteering England, is for sporting partners who want to find out more about the third sector. It is essential reading for those working in the sport sector including National Governing Bodies of sport (NGB), Community Sports Partnerships, Sport England Equity partners, or any...
Voluntary Arts Network: visiting NAVCA →
Robin Simpson, Chief Executive of Voluntary Arts Network, visited NAVCA on 27 October. You can read about Robin’s visit in his blog.
Sport Funding Guide →
Directory of Social Change has published a Sports Funding Guide aimed at helping organisations and individuals looking to raise money and win support for their sport.
Health Work and Well-being Challenge Fund →
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the Health Work and Well-being Challenge Fund, a grant scheme of £4m available over two years. The scheme will fund innovative projects that improve employees’ health and welfare at work and is aimed at local partnerships and small and medium-sized businesses based, and trading in Great Britain. Closing date for the first round is 31...
September 2009
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Lottery funding opens top-notch sports facilities... →
The number of people enjoying Lottery-funded sports facilities has taken a big leap forward with research announced today showing that 41 percent of pupils say their family uses the same school facilities they do to take part in physical activity.
Read more on the Wiredgov website
New case study: York CVS →
We’ve published a new case study looking at one of our Sport and the Third Sector pilot areas:
York CVS (PDF 120KB)
Visit the Sport case studies page to view the full list of case studies available.
Free places to NHS staff on Tutor Training courses... →
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has called for physical activity to be put on the NHS agenda and is offering free places to NHS staff on its Tutor Training courses for sports leadership. Sports Leaders UK has welcomed the announcement, calling it “a sensible move that shows a serious appreciation of the role of physical activity in the health of the nation”, and will reserve two places...
New case study: East Riding Voluntary Action... →
We’ve published a new case study looking at one of our Sport and the Third Sector pilot areas.
East Riding Voluntary Action Service (ERVAS) (PDF 117KB)
Visit the Sport case studies page to view the full list of case studies available.
August 2009
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2012 to make history as first gender equality... →
Sport England has welcomed the IOC’s recommendation that women’s boxing should be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games programme. This means that London 2012 will make history as the first Games to have representation by men and women in every sport. Read more on the Sport England website
Funding programmes generate huge response →
Applications for grants from two of Sport England’s new funding programmes, the Rural Communities themed round and the Innovation Fund, are now being assessed. Both funds were substantially oversubscribed and all eligible applications are being judged on a competitive basis.
The level of response means that we are able to invest in the very best ideas. It gives us a real opportunity for...
New article: Runningsports →
Carrie McKenzie, NAVCA’s Sports Partnership Strategic Adviser, has written a new article explaining how Sport England’s new network “runningsports” can help NAVCA members work with community sports clubs. The article appears in appears in Circulation Issue 410 - August September 2009 or can be downloaded below. Download the article (Word, 183KB)
July 2009
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Play Sport London →
Thousands of Londoners are being given the opportunity to get more active and try out different sports.
Play Sport London features around 30 different sports and involves more than 140 grass roots clubs putting on expert coaching and activities. Participants will then be signposted to local clubs where they can carry on playing their chosen sport.
The new programme is run and funded by London...
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Working with the third sector to create sporting... →
Beach volleyball came to the streets of London last week - with the help of a national charity and the Sport England Small Grants Programme.
Action For Kids, a charity which helps young people with physical and learning disabilities, organised a beach volleyball tournament aimed at giving city workers the chance to give the sport a try, while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
Read more on...
June 2009
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South Yorkshire Sport Conference 2009 →
Carrie McKenzie, NAVCA’s Sports Partnership Strategic Adviser, features in this YouTube video for the South Yorkshire Sport Conference 2009. Watch the video
Watch the video with subtitles
Active People Survey update published →
Sport England have published a quarterly update on sports participation in England. Key results include:
6,822,000 people (16 and over) are now playing sport 3 times a week at moderate intensity
Regular sports participation has held firm since the last report in December 2008
Some individual sports have seen a decrease in participation
Participation by 18 year olds has remained the same
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Official Sports London →
Official Sports London is a bursary opportunity funded by the LDA and Sport England, designed to assist Londoners aged 16+ to complete sports officiating qualifications and volunteer or work as referees, umpires, judges and officials. The programme aims to increase the number and skill level of sports officials in London, benefiting both individuals and sports networks of all levels in...
Clubs that Count →
Clubs that Count is a business in the community programme for sports clubs. It helps to develop responsible business and recognise clubs for the positive work they do in society. It is the only initiative of its kind - working across sports and across leagues and is sponsored by the Department of Health.
More information about Clubs that Count
Clubs wishing to find out more about the...
National governing body outcomes 2009/13 →
Sport England plans to invest £480 million in 46 sports over the next four years to deliver grassroots sporting opportunities and a lasting Olympic and Paralympic legacy of one million people playing more sport. Sports’ national governing bodies (NGBs) have been awarded funding based on the contribution they will make to the three targets - to grow and sustain participation in sport, and to...
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Sport England Funding Strategy →
Sport England’s funding strategy for 2008-2011 is available via their website. You can read more via the Sport england website, or download the Funding Strategy Document (PDF, 761KB).
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Sport Project Annual Report 2008-09 →
So what has been happening in the Sport Partnership Project in the past 12 months? We’ve now published our annual report for 2008-09, giving more information about our on-going work. You can download “ Sport Partnership Project: Annual report 2008-09” or order hard copies by completing a NAVCA order form.
May 2009
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Registration for the London 2012 Open Weekend →
You don’t have to wait until 2012 to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Registration for the London 2012 Open Weekend 2009 has opened.
Last year over 700,000 people enjoyed the first London 2012 Open Weekend; this year the organisers hope it will be bigger and better. Between 24 - 26 July 2009, the weekend will feature events all over the UK inspired by London 2012, enabling...
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Black and Minority Ethnic "Volunteering for... →
Sporting Equals have recently published Black and Minority Ethnic “Volunteering for Communities” in Sport Report. The Volunteering for Communities project aimed to increase the diversity of sport volunteers by building the links between BME individuals and communities, Volunteer Centres and sports organisations. Sporting Equals is an independent body which aims to help people from...
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Peer proposes legislation to protect amateur... →
Lord Addington, a Liberal Democrat peer, has tabled a bill that would give Government the power to protect community sports groups from excessive water rates. The private member’s bill had its second reading in the House of Lords last week. It proposes giving the Government the ability to cap large rises in utility bills for community amateur sports clubs. You can read the full story on...
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A club worth belonging to →
A letter from NAVCA Chief Executive Kevin Curley was published in the Sport Guardian on 13 May 2009. A club worth belonging to (Word, 228 KB)
March 2009
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Understanding the community sport sector in... →
The sport section of our case studies and good practice pages has been updated to include a case study from Chris Dayson, Sheffield Hallam University, giving more information about a piece of research undertaken to identify the characteristics and circumstances of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rotherham.
Good practice: Understanding the ‘community sport sector’ in Rotherham...
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Sport England - Investing in sporting... →
Sport England have unveiled a £10million investment fund that will create sporting opportunities for people in rural areas.
The first in a series of themed funding rounds, it will open for business on 1 April 2009. The minimum grant available will be £10,000 but in order to maximise the positive effect on sport in rural areas, Sport England is explicitly encouraging high value, high impact...
February 2009
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Sport Unlimited →
County sports partnerships looking for partners and participants
Sport Unlimited, launched last April as an important part of the Government’s PE and Sport Strategy for Young People, is aimed at getting young people to take up 10-week courses in a range of sports, which have been driven and determined by young people themselves. The project is looking for more partners and participants to...