In alignment with Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy, the Buddle programme was launched to provide accessible support and learning opportunities to volunteers and professionals in the sport and physical activity sector. To deliver high-quality, impactful leadership workshops under the Buddle umbrella.
The Buddle Leadership Workshops aimed to:
- Empower community leaders and volunteers with effective leadership and management skills.
- Promote inclusive and resilient organisational cultures within grassroots sport.
- Develop confidence and competence in decision-making, strategic planning, and governance.
- Provide scalable and practical tools to support leadership in diverse community settings.
We were contracted to design and deliver a series of leadership workshops under the Buddle programme. Our role encompassed:
- Curriculum Design: Creating engaging, relevant, and inclusive content aligned with Buddle’s values.
- Delivery Mechanism: Facilitating online and in-person workshops across regions, tailored for accessibility.
- Expert Facilitation: Drawing on our experienced tutors with deep sector knowledge.
- Evaluation and Feedback: Collecting insights for continuous improvement and impact measurement.
Workshops covered key themes, including:
- Understanding Your Leadership Style
- Leading Diverse Teams
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Building a Vision and Culture
- Effective Communication and Influence.
Interactive methods such as real-world discussions, scenario planning, and peer-learning were used to enhance engagement and practical application.
- Reach: Over 1,000 participants from local clubs, community organisations, and national governing bodies attended the workshops within the first year.
- Feedback: 96% of attendees reported increased confidence in their leadership capabilities.
- Diversity: Workshops engaged a broad demographic, with strong representation from ethnically diverse and underrepresented groups.
- Sustainability: Participants gained practical tools they could immediately apply to enhance organisational performance and volunteer experience.
Our delivery of the Buddle Leadership Workshops demonstrated the power of partnership, innovation, and tailored education in building capacity across grassroots sport. Our commitment to inclusivity, quality, and sector impact helped advance Sport England’s strategic goals and empowered hundreds of community leaders across the country.