The Sport Welfare Officer Network first launched in summer 2023.
The Network now has more than 60 officers based in Active Partnerships supporting safeguarding and welfare at their local sports club level.
The Ann Craft Trust is on the oversight group for this network. Sport Welfare Officers have a commitment to help create safer cultures through the establishment of local networks, educational opportunities, and through creating resources and toolkits.
Since October 2024 Sport Welfare Officers across England have supported over 5,000 clubs, helping them to create safe and positive environments for participants.
You can read more about the Network here.
You can also read case studies, and find out how to contact your local Sport Welfare Officer, on the Active Partnership National Organisation (APNO) website.
Sport Welfare in Action
In May 2026, the Network launched a new campaign: Sport Welfare in Action.
The campaign brings together Active Partnerships, clubs, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and Sport England to champion the work of the Sport Welfare Officer Network.
You can learn more about the campaign, and find out how to get involved, here.
Sport Welfare Officer Network Webinar
APNO are running a free webinar to discuss the Network, and their new campaign.
The webinar will explore:
- The role and purpose of the Sport Welfare Officer Network
- How the network is supporting different sports and communities
- How the network is helping connect local and national systems
- Key outcomes, impact, and learning from the programme so far
- How the work is helping shift local clubs towards a culture of welfare and wellbeing
The webinar will take place on Tuesday 10 June at 2:00 pm.
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