On Thursday 13 November, Access Sport's Inclusive Club Network hosted a networking event for clubs, coaches and volunteers in London!

The evening was designed to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships.

It was a chance for clubs to meet the Access Sport team and learn more about the support available through our trusted local partners.

We started the evening with a warming platter of curries from London-based kitchen Atcha - a perfect way to set the tone before hearing updates from the Access Sport London team.

Three partner organisations joined us: London Sport, Sense, and Sported. Attendees took part in an interactive 'Access Sport Speed Dating' session, spending 10 minutes at each partner's table to gain a clear overview of the services and opportunities each organisation offers.

After a short break, we heard from Marlon, founder and coach at Pulse Social. Marlon has worked with Access Sport for several years and is a key figure in his community, delivering inclusive activities to young people across London. He shared his journey into coaching and spoke about why inclusive sport matters, followed by an open Q&A where attendees exchanged experiences and ideas.

Events like this are an important way for community clubs to connect, learn from each other, and build stronger networks. We look forward to hosting more opportunities for collaboration in the future!

One of the clubs that attended said: "Access Sport has provided immense value to our community group over the last couple of years, and we would highly recommend them to our wider partners."

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