A Call for Contributions

We’re working with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University to host a mini summit on community sport for diplomacy and development.  

On 16 & 17 September in Leeds, we’ll bring together community sport leaders, representatives of UK national and local government, scholars, sporting bodies and the private sector to understand the scale, impact and potential of community sport on individuals, on communities and, when working together, as a powerful global movement for social good.

We hope that together we can advocate for more support for community sport initiatives whilst creating a platform of people who can and want to partner with organisations around the world to build bridges within and between ever healthier communities.  

In short, we’re looking to demonstrate why community sport matters. How it is brilliantly done. What more needs to be done to support it. And how to harness its potential for international diplomacy – from the grass roots up.

I’d really welcome your thoughts. Please drop me a direct message if you’re interested to hear more about our plans or have ideas on how to contribute.