Charity’s staff ‘practice what they preach’

Milton Keynes based charity Sports Leaders UK is leading by example this week, as its staff gear up to take part in Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Make a Difference Day. As part of CSV Make a Difference Day, Sports Leaders UK has pledged to support a local community centre by volunteering to redecorate its squash court. On Saturday 30 October staff will spend the day at Eaglestone Activity Centre and Squash Court, which is a vital part of the local community, and is the meeting place for many local sports and community groups. This project was an obvious choice for the charity, since a large proportion of Sports Leaders UK’s work is focused on creating opportunities and increasing participation in sporting activities in the community. Chief Executive of Sports Leaders UK, Linda Plowright said: “This is a great opportunity for staff to give something back to the community. “Sports Leaders UK’s awards and qualifications require candidates to complete an element of volunteering within their course, and I am pleased that CSV Make a Difference day will enable staff to practice what they preach.” For more information about Sports Leaders UK awards and qualifications visit www.sportsleaders.org. Photo call: Date: Saturday 30 October Time: 11am Venue: Eaglestone Activity Centre and Squash Court Photo opportunity: Sports Leaders UK staff giving back to the community by painting and redecorating a local community centre. Note to editors: Sports Leaders UK is a charity delivering sports leadership awards and qualifications to more than 200,000 people a year, through 4,000 schools, colleges, local authorities, prisons and young offender units. It acts as an Awarding Body providing nationally recognised qualifications, and has a Foundation to deliver free or subsidised courses in areas of greatest need. Sports Leaders UK Anne Compton, Public Relations T: 01908 689212 E: media@sportsleaders.org