Sport Works
About Organisation
At SportWorks, we address health inequalities and strive to create healthier, more prosperous communities.
Through the power of sport, education and well-being, we make a positive impact on the nation's health.
SportWorks is an award winning social enterprise who, in 2022, supported over 8,200 individuals aged 7 months-102 years, to improve health, gain qualifications and move into sustainable employment or further training. Our team passionately believes in the power sport has to effect positive social change, and in its ability to enrich the lives of individuals and entire communities.
Since 2009 we’ve been designing and delivering award winning programmes which change lives. Through our diverse programmes, our work addresses health inequalities and contributes towards a healthier, more active nation.
Our Education & Skills programmes equip learners to gain skills, nationally recognised qualifications and discipline to achieve success. Our Volunteer Academy provides ‘real life’ opportunities for learners to develop the skills, experiences and attitudes which employers require.
Whilst we are motivated to “do more” we will only ever report evidence which is verified. We never claim to get 100% success rates, as that would mean we are not working with the right people. We firmly believe in the importance of balancing ‘good news’ stories with ‘hard evidence’.
Community & Inclusive sport
Through the power of sport. We inspire individuals and engage communities. Our sports programmes use the ‘power of sport’ to tackle a range of issues such as crime, anti-social behaviour, community cohesion and social mobility. We deliver diversionary activities and work with partners such as the Police and Youth Offending Teams to provide positive pathways for participants. We also focus on developing life and social skills whilst raising aspirations. We have a solid track record of supporting participants to excel and be the best they can be ensuring they benefit from fun, friendships and fitness.
Education & Skills
Through the power of education. We inspire individuals and engage communities. Our education programmes harness the power of sport to support learners who may be at risk of disengaging with education or who are excluded. Our existing clients including Central Government, Colleges, Prisons and Local Authorities who recognise how sport can engage learners in a way that almost no other subject can.
Through the power of wellbeing. We inspire individuals and engage communities. Our qualified instructors deliver a range of mobility and strength classes, including chair based exercise, to directly enhance health and wellbeing. Classes cater for a range of abilities and fitness levels and play an important preventative role in developing healthy communities.
