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Welcome to
the Power of
Sport Toolkit

Welcome to the Power of Sport Toolkit created by the Belong Network in collaboration with StreetGames, and funded by Sport England. This interactive toolkit will take approximately 60 minutes to complete and is designed to be completed in one sitting, however, you can save your work and come back to it in sections if required. By the end of this toolkit you will have produced your very own Theory of Change to apply to your sports programme.

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What is the Power of Sport?

First developed in 2021, with funding from Spirit of 2012 and Sport England, as part of Belong’s Power of Sport project, the toolkit was updated to be more interactive and accessible, and relaunched in March 2025. Building on the original resource, this toolkit empowers community leaders, coaches, and organisations to use sport as a tool for promoting social cohesion and integration. Whether you’re working in diverse neighbourhoods or with marginalised groups, this step-by-step guide will help you design inclusive, impactful programmes that bring people together, bridge divides, and foster a sense of belonging.

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What are the benefits of toolkit-based learning?

We are aware that lack of time and resources can be a huge barrier to those creating sports programmes, so we have designed this toolkit with this in mind – it’s completely free to use, easy to navigate and only takes 60 minutes to complete.

The interactive nature of the toolkit also offers a more engaging approach to learning than reading through guidance documents, and upon completion you will be equipped with practical, actionable guidance to help align your programme with your social cohesion goals.

What do we mean by social cohesion?

Social cohesion is about building strong, connected communities where people from different backgrounds can live, work, and play together harmoniously. It involves breaking down barriers caused by segregation, prejudice, and inequality, and creating opportunities for people to connect and engage meaningfully with each other. This toolkit helps organisations create environments where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to participate.

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