Buddle: Adapting to a higher Cost-of-Living

London Sport

New support from Buddle says “the rising cost of living has affected lots of people’s ability to take part in, or deliver, sport and physical activity… commonly faced challenges by sports clubs and community groups include:

  • Increased operational costs
  • Fewer donations and sponsorships
  • Falling participation numbers
  • Reduced volunteer workforce”

The article goes on to detail some of the actions taken by organisations to address these challenges. 

  • Taking action to reduce energy costs
  • Starting a kit resale scheme
  • Expanding range of funding sources
  • Subsidising fees
  • Creating a hardship fund
  • Switching to task-based volunteering
  • Focussing on core offering
  • Encouraging active/shared travel
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