There is a menu of thirteen subjects listed in the lefthand column. This menu is shown on every page. Each subject covers a different issue such as membership, money or facilities. Just click on those menu subjects that interest you. Within each subject you'll find an introduction, information and specific resources related to thata topic; you may also find a range of subsidiary topic pages and downloadable resources listed to the left-side of the page.
At the top of each page is a Search box. Just enter a question or several keywords to find a list of pages that match your enquiry. At the top of the centre column on every page is a line of links showing 'where you are' within Help for Clubs so you can move back up through the structure.
For more sources of advice and help, click on the Sports Bodies link in the top menu bar.
You can send in Readers Queries using the Contact Us link at the foot of each page.
To be updated on a monthly basis, use the link to subscribe to the Clubs Update email newsletter which is free.
A quick guide to the topics
In the leftside column of every page you'll find navigation to each of the following areas of the Help for Clubs website:
- Accreditation is concerned with the various schemes for gaining wider national recognition and approval
- Admin and Management provides help and advice about the administration of your club including structures, constitutions, rules and policies
- Child Protection brings together all the advice on this important issue
- Club Development shows you how to organise your programme of activities and plan for the growth of your club's activities
- Coaching is aimed at all club coaches and anyone involved in player development and coaching
- Communications shows you how to keep in touch with your members through both printed and online means
- Equity considers how clubs can ensure that they operate with fairness, justice, equality, inclusion and respect for all members.
- Facilities explores the various ways of operating premises including a centre, track or range
- Funding covers all aspects of raising money from subscriptions, grants and sponsorship
- Juniors offers guidance about involving children and young people in your club - the next generation of members
- Membership is all about attracting and retaining your club members
- Staff deals with the recruitment, employment and support of paid staff
- Officers explores the key roles of chair, secretary, treasurer and other officials
- Volunteers looks at how a club can make the very best use of its members and volunteers in running the club
At the top of the page you'll find links to pages that enable you to browse the full downloadable resources library, contact us by email, and find other helpful national sports bodies.
