Issue 02 – Community Sport

Here’s what you’ll find in this issue:

  • Esher Rugby Club – How inclusivity and new programmes are helping rugby and wider community outreach thrive.
  • Devon FA – CEO Chris French shares a bold 10-year vision to unite football and tackle key challenges facing the game.
  • Leeds Tykes – A patient rebuild after promotion to national status, balancing ambition with sustainability and community connection.
  • Old Loughtonians Hockey Club – Making hockey genuinely accessible, from free youth coaching to elite player pathways.
  • Poole Town FC – A new full-time Commercial Manager signals a fresh era of growth, identity and long-term partnerships.
  • Hoddesdon’s ‘Lowfield 365’ project – Two clubs uniting to create a year-round hub for sport and community life.
  • Nantwich Town FC – A £300,000 race against time to renew their 3G pitch, safeguarding football and social value across the town