Sports and leisure

Sport England has advice for anyone thinking of starting a new community sports club.

Whether you are a sports coach, keen sportsperson or take regular exercise with a group of friends, their ideas will help you plan your next steps.

Go to the Sport England: Club Matters website.

Volunteering

Volunteers are important for sports clubs. They help with coaching, officiate at matches, and help clubs run smoothly.

If you are new to volunteering and would like to find out what is involved, then contact Volunteer Centre Thurrock for information about volunteer roles available near you, help and advice.

Support for community groups, not for profit sports groups, faith groups and small enterprise CIC’s is offered by Thurrock CVS who can offer help and advice with setting up or managing your group or organisation.

Thurrock Physical Activity Coordinator  

If you’re thinking of starting a sports club or physical activity group in Thurrock and need some help in getting it set-up, you can get support from your local Physical Activity Coordinator.

As part of the support they offer, your Local Coordinator can help you:

• Promote your activities for free
• Access funding opportunities
• Add your club/group to the physical activity deliverers database
• Receive invites to events and networking opportunities within the sector
• Find opportunities for collaborative work with Find Your Active Thurrock and other local partners

Get in touch to find out more: