sports.connected

Free tools, training, SIM cards and digital support for grassroots sports groups from V-Hub by Vodafone Business.

sports.connected

Vodafone believes connectivity is essential and everyone should have the opportunity to access the benefits it provides. That’s why we launched our everyone.connected campaign to help four million people and businesses cross the digital divide by the end of 2025.

With Sported, we’re providing free tools, training and insights to help your group run more efficiently, raise more funds and reach more young people.

Measure your digital capability and explore our resources on a range of topics. Plus, don't forget to apply for your FREE Vodafone SIM cards!

Assess your digital capability

Complete Sported's quick survey to assess your digital capability so we can signpost you towards the best content for your needs.

Apply for free Vodafone SIM cards

Apply for free Vodafone SIM cards, each loaded with 40GB of data a month for six months, plus unlimited calls and texts. You can use these in any way that works for you and your group; whether you want to keep connected with service users, or deliver training to people in need. There is a minimum order of 10 and a maximum of 100, which means you can share them across your groups, benefitting coaches, volunteers and young people.

Discover our helpful webinars on a wide range of topics

Free

Lunch and Learn: New trends in social media to boost engagement

In this Lunch and Learn, Katherine George dives into how to maximise engagement for small businesses across the main social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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Free

business.connected - Digital series: Create photo and video content

In this free business.connected webinar, learn how to create photo and video content that supports your business marketing.

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Free

Lunch and Learn: Introduction to AI tools for marketing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest opportunity in business today. It’s exciting, but it can also be overwhelming and intimidating.

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Free training from Meta Blueprint

Meta Blueprint is a Meta skills and training program that empowers people to develop their skills, test their knowledge and establish themselves as experts in digital marketing. Meta Blueprint’s resources can also help you to prepare for Meta Certification - the only official, valid and measurable way to demonstrate expertise on Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp).

Free digital skills

We’ve partnered with Enterprise Nation to offer small businesses free digital skills training with business.connected. Consisting of workshops, webinars, events and e-learning modules, our programme supports businesses looking to kickstart digital change, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.

Essential support for your club's success

How to engage your community club through digital

Hear our 5 tips to effectively engage your audience through digital channels for your community club. Market your club effectively today.

The Good, the Bad & the Rugby | Social media guide

Read our social media handbook for grassroots rugby clubs, made in partnership with The Good, The Bad & The Rugby and Vodafone Business. Download now.

How to maximise your sponsorships

Understand how to identify potential new sponsors, as well as guidance on what you have to offer so you can reach out to them. Read more on V-Hub now.

5 tips to boost your club income

Learn our top 5 actions to help your club create additional income - from growing membership to fundraising, learn how to start driving growth today.

Social media channels for business

Social media is an important tool for businesses. Here we take a look at Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.

Easy ways to make the most of social media marketing

Stay on top of evolving social media marketing trends through these approaches that will ensure that you stay on top of the competition. Read more now.

Social content creation tools for business

Discover the best social content creation tools for your business. Create professional, on-brand social media content with ease. Find out more in Vodafone UK.

Our latest news

Vodafone and Sported: A successful first year

May 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of Vodafone’s partnership with Sported. Here’s everything the two organisations have achieved together in that time.

Rugby legend Jason Robinson teams up with Vodafone and Sported to launch UK tour of community sports clubs

The Abraham Moss Warriors also received digital connectivity and digital skills training through Vodafone's sports.connected initiative.

Vodafone gives local grassroots rugby player the chance to join his heroes on the pitch at Wales v England

Ten-year old Luca was selected by Vodafone to deliver the match ball at Wales v England because of his dedication to grassroots rugby.

Vodafone teams up with Sported to tackle digital exclusion and support thousands of young people across the UK

Sports.connected is part of Vodafone’s everyone.connected campaign to help four million people cross the digital divide before the end of 2025.