Supporting Clubs Through Sport Welfare Officers

Have you heard of Sport England Welfare Officers? Did you know they can provide free support to orienteering clubs across the UK?

In a recent webinar, Welfare Officers Measha Harris, Christopher Timmins, Richard Steele, together with British Orienteering Partnerships Manager Kay Hawke, explained the many ways they can help clubs thrive.

They can:

• Offer guidance on recruiting and supporting new volunteers
• Provide safeguarding advice tailored to the unique nature of orienteering
• Connect your club with local community groups and networks
• Share practical ideas for promoting your events and reaching new audiences

Because orienteering has its own distinctive challenges, the webinar goes into detail about considerations unique to our sport.

You can watch the full session now on the British Orienteering YouTube channel.

Watch here

And remember, Sport Welfare Officers are available to be contacted at any time for any kind of club support. Whether you need advice, resources, or simply someone to talk through ideas with, they are here to help. Find out more and connect with them directly via the Active Partnerships website: Contact Sport Welfare Officers.

We encourage all clubs to take advantage of this valuable resource and explore how Welfare Officers can strengthen your activities, safeguard your members, and grow the sport of orienteering across the UK.