Crafting national partnerships

Sport 4 Life UK’s reach and services are expanding nationally as we team up with like-minded organisations across the country. Part of our five-year strategic plan, this latest growth milestone aligns with our ambition to deliver at a national level while continuing to prioritise and serve thousands of young people in Birmingham.

Sport 4 Life UK’s mission is to equip young people with key life skills through sport-themed personal development services. Through our ‘Impact Partner Model’ we are collaborating with more and more organisations that share our vision. Together, we aim to magnify our collective impact and transform lives.

Impact Partnerships with Sport 4 Life

This approach also allows us to provide comprehensive support whilst offering capacity-building services such as:

  • strategic planning
  • impact assessment
  • governance enhancement

Additionally, we extend direct financial aid when possible, ensuring that our partners have the resources they need to expand their impact on young people.

Impact Partnerships

Collaboration with Sport 4 Life UK is founded on the exchange of impact data. This not only underscores the efficacy of our support but also highlights our achievements in our annual impact report.

“I’m really excited that our new partnership model will now support like-minded and game-changing organisations outside of the West Midlands, following the success of a pilot in the region. We’ve seen real positive changes in both the depth and breadth of support that our partners are able to provide to new young people, as well as growth and development in the partner organisations themselves – in a truly mutually beneficial approach. I’m grateful to our existing partners for their commitment and collaboration, and look forward to working with more in the coming years!”

Tom Clarke-Forrest,
Founder & CEO Sport 4 Life UK

Our Impact Partners

The Inspire Group

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Sports Key

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Pat Benson Boxing Academy

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Our Community Foundation

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Solihull Moors Foundation

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Behind Every Kick

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Sale Sharks

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Thru Life CIC

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Warrington Wolves Community Foundation

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How we help

Mentoring

Our mentors work on a one-to-one basis to provide support, assistance, encouragement and inspiration during and following our programmes.

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Employability skills

Get job ready! Get support with CV writing, interview techniques and tips, career pathway advice, and mock interviews.

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Qualifications

Level up and improve your chances of moving into further education and employment with the help of our online and in-person courses and qualifications.

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Sports sessions

Our sports sessions support young people to stay active, develop life skills and meet new people.

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We want to empower young people to make a positive change in their lives.

“Sport 4 Life helped me find a purpose. they helped me find a job that helps keep people safe – that gives me a solid purpose.”

Connor, aged 20

Connor’s story