Training Opportunities For Clubs & Groups
This page provides details of training opportunities and events to support clubs and groups in delivering best practice around areas such as safeguarding, coaching, inclusion and more.
Think Active and our partners deliver a number of events open to clubs and groups which will be listed here as and when available, while you can find additional training opportunities via the links below.
If you are interested in bespoke club or sport-specific training beyond what is shown on this page, please submit your request by email to hello@thinkactive.org.
Events and opportunities
Opportunities listed in date order. Continuous/on-demand opportunities are shown at the bottom:
Themes: Safeguarding
Provider: Think Active
Date: Day dd Month 202x, hh:mm-hh:mmPM
Delivery method: Online
Cost: Free
Join Think Active’s Sport Welfare Forum for clubs and groups across Coventry Solihull and Warwickshire. The forum brings together Club Welfare Officers, coaches, volunteers and anyone interested in safeguarding and welfare topics to network and hear the latest updates on welfare, safeguarding and good practice.
Themes: Safeguarding
Provider: Think Active
Date: Tue 8 September 2026, 6:00-7:00PM
Delivery method: Online
Cost: Free
Join Think Active’s Sport Welfare Forum for clubs and groups across Coventry Solihull and Warwickshire. The forum brings together Club Welfare Officers, coaches, volunteers and anyone interested in safeguarding and welfare topics to network and hear the latest updates on welfare, safeguarding and good practice.
Themes: Peer & Community, Safeguarding, Online Safety
Provider: NSPCC Sport
Date: Thu 10 September 2026, 6:00-7:00PM
Delivery method: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: Free
This free session provides sports clubs and organisations delivering physical activity with an introduction into online safety topics. It explores best practices for managing social media and online communication, reducing risks such as cyberbullying or online grooming, and how to creative safe, inclusive online spaces.
Themes: Inclusion, Peer & Community
Provider: Think Active & Neurodiverse Sport
Date: Mon 21 September 2026, 6:30-8:00PM
Delivery method: Online
Cost: Free
Delivered by Neurodiverse Sport, this free online session for sports clubs and groups in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire provides a practical introduction to neurodiversity in sport. The session will help you build a greater understanding of neurodiversity, explore how to create a more neuroinclusive environment, and boost confidence in supporting individual needs.
Themes: Funding, Safeguarding
Provider: Think Active
Date: Wed 23 September 2026, 6:00-7:00PM
Delivery method: Online
Cost: Free
In this session, find out how Think Active’s Sport Welfare funding support can help your club or group strengthen safeguarding and welfare. This session will cover what funding is available, the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and what happens after you submit your application.
Themes: Peer & Community, Environmental Sustainability, Funding
Provider: Warwickshire & Solihull CAVA
Date: Thu 24 September 2026, 2:00-3:00PM
Delivery method: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Do you run a community sports club or physical activity group in Warwickshire or Solihull? Looking to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly? Sport England has committed £16m through its Movement Fund to support initiatives that improve sustainability and physical activity opportunities for people and communities who need it most.
Join Sport England, CAVA and Think Active for this one-hour webinar to find out more about the Movement Fund, who is eligible and how to apply.
Themes: Safeguarding, Peer & Community
Provider: Our Streets Now
Date: Tue 29 September 2026, 6:00-8:00PM
Delivery method: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Delivered by Our Streets Now, this free online session explores the impact of sexual harassment in sport as a barrier to participation, safety and wellbeing.
Through discussion, real-world examples and practical guidance, you will learn how to recognise, challenge and respond to harassment, as well as gaining the tools to help foster safer spaces for your participants.
Themes: Mental Health, Inclusion, Peer & Community
Provider: Mind
Date: Mon 5 October 2026, 6:00-7:30PM
Delivery method: Online (Teams)
Cost: Free
Mind’s Safe and Effective Practice workshop explores practical ways to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, create inclusive spaces, and support participants who may be struggling. You’ll gain useful knowledge and practical tools to help build a culture where people feel safe, supported and able to take part.
Themes: Mental Health, Peer & Community
Provider: UK Coaching
Date: Available on demand
Delivery method: Online
Cost: Free
UK Coaching is the leading charitable organisation in the UK for sport and physical activity coaches. This online course provides guidance on how to support people experiencing mental health problems and empower positive development. Developed in partnership with Mind, the course is available on demand and lasts approximately 2-3 hours.
Themes: Environmental
Provider: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Date: Mon 23 March 2026, 6:00-8:30PM
Delivery method: In person
Location: Shirley Golf Club, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 4EW
Cost: Free
Want to learn more about climate change and what you can do to help the environment? Think Active is working in partnership with Solihull Council to deliver this fun and interactive Climate Fresk workshop for local clubs and groups delivering sport and physical activity, giving you the chance to meet other clubs in Solihull and discuss how you can get involved.
See the flyer above for more details. To reserve your place, please email Andrew Greenall on agreenall@solihull.gov.uk
Additional links and resources
The following trusted organisations have training offers and resources available for clubs and groups involved in sport and physical activity:
Ann Craft Trust
As the leading authority in safeguarding adults and young people at risk, the Ann Craft Trust run several training opportunities to help upskill people involved in delivering sport and physical activity in order to achieve best practice.
Buddle
The Sport England Buddle website provides free learning and support resources to help clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity. The site also offers access to training and development opportunities to help improve and develop skills, knowledge and confidence.
NSPCC Sport
Funded by Sport England, NSPCC Sport (formerly the Child Protection in Sport Unit) has a resource library providing webinars, toolkits and information about policies and best practice, as well as training opportunities.
