Community sport and activity providers in Plymouth will gather for a conference later this week to find out more about the support and opportunities available to them.
The conference, organised by the Council and Active Devon, will bring grassroots clubs and organisations together with regional and national sports bodies to share knowledge on key issues such as sustainability, funding and partnership working.
It is being held at the new Hub at Foulston Park on the evening of Thursday 24 April and will focus on the themes of participation, places and pride. There will be presentations, seminars and workshops led by the Council, Active Devon and Plymouth Marjon University, as well as Argyle Community Trust, YMCA Plymouth and Sport England.
They will cover topics including:
- co-designing facilities with the community
- supporting community activities through health, education and events
- supporting grassroots clubs
- upcoming Sport England investment in Plymouth
- identifying and applying for local funding support
- improving sustainability and governance
- safeguarding, welfare and supporting diverse groups
- rehab and pre-hab opportunities for club athletes
- recognising and celebrating the social value of sport.
Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member with responsibility for sport and leisure, will open the conference. She said: “As part of the city’s Active to Thrive plan, we have a shared vision for Plymouth to be the most physically active coastal city in England by 2034.
“To do this we need quality clubs, top class facilities, active schools and accessible community opportunities for sport and physical activity. This can only be achieved through collaboration between local clubs and other providers.
“The conference will be a chance for those providers to come together, share their knowledge and experiences and look at ways to build on existing strengths, as well as tackle challenges. It will also be an opportunity to connect directly with organisations that can help them develop and thrive.”
The community sport conference will start at 5.30pm and finish at 8.30pm. A limited number of tickets are still available. To view the agenda and book your place visit the Eventbrite website.