Sports resources
Visit NAVCA's new sports resources
pages - information on how and why sport and the third sector
work together, examples of sport and the wider third sector working
together and resources to support joint working.
About the Strategic Sports Partnership Project
NAVCA's Strategic Sports Partnership Project demonstrates
the partnership approach developed between Sport England and NAVCA.
This project will make a significant impact on the relationships
between Sport England, sporting organisations and the wider
voluntary and community sector.
Carrie McKenzie was appointed
the Sports Partnership Strategic Advisor in April 2007. Working
primarily at a strategic level, she will seek to engage relevant
partners from the third sector and sporting arenas to maximise
opportunities for collaborative working. By adopting this
partnership approach, local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) and
those involved in sport will be able to work together, adding
synergy and sharing knowledge, skills, expertise and
resources. Voluntary and community sports clubs have
traditionally stood outside the mainstream voluntary and community
sector. They have not benefited from the support that could be
offered by working at a national, regional and local level with
NAVCA and its member LIOs.
Project outcomes
- To embed a culture of collaboration between local
infrastructure organisations and those involved in the new delivery
system for sport nationally, through to district level.
- Local sports organisations and groups will access
services from local voluntary and community organisations and their
members so they can improve their effectiveness and reach,
especially in ensuring there are more opportunities for people who
face disadvantage and social exclusion to benefit from
participation in sport.
- Influence local policy making and resource allocation (in
the context of local area agreements)
Carrie is working at national and regional levels to
achieve the project outcomes. She is currently working on a
national engagement plan to provide strategic direction to the
Sports Partnership Project, for both NAVCA and Sport England whilst
providing opportunities for "buy in" from key partners.
Regionally she will be working strategically
with Sport England regional offices and third sector regional
networks to develop regional engagement plans. These plans will
also involve operational strands to work at a more devolved level.
They will ensure that opportunities for sports clubs and
organisations to work with their local third sector LIO will be
realised and the benefits of local engagement to address social
exclusion in disadvantaged communities.
If you would like more information on NAVCA's strategic work on
sports issues, please contact Carrie McKenzie.