The Positive Power of Social Media
I am back helping with the very same youth club that inspired Groop – 10 years after I started it …
Community Groups – and a little bit of Eurovision!
Last weekend I stood on a stage (as far behind everyone else as I could) and sang ‘Making your mind …
Leadership and Volunteers
This week I have had two volunteers, who help out at small community groups, offload their frustrations at the lack …
Volunteer’s Week 2015
Let’s Celebrate! The 1st of June marks the beginning of this year’s Volunteers’ Week. Run by NCVO, with support from Volunteer …
Why personal experience is important to us
It has always been important to our team that we have personal experience of community volunteering, working with young people …
Risks, Ocean Liners and Hovercraft
I have recently been discussing the subject of Risk. Risk means different things to different people and organisations, depending on …
More clubs, more funding, and active investors
I love to impart more good news – I like soapbox blogs too, but good news is best! We are …
The UK Dodgeball Association
This week we are welcoming another up and coming sports body on board – The UK Dodgeball Association – do …
Sport and Recreational Alliance Directors Evening
I enjoyed delivering a keynote speech this week at the Sport and Recreational Alliance Directors Evening on my favourite subject …