Where we work Midlands
Current Programmes
Meet the team
Matt Hill
National Development Director
Matt Hill
National Development Director
Matt joined SportWorks in 2018 having worked for a leading sports charity for ten years. Matt oversees our Regional Hubs on a national scale, developing new partnerships and business relationships to support more people to become physically active.
Matt has a strong background in both strategic planning and management of large projects within the sports and education sectors. A qualified teacher, Matt has extensive experience of designing, managing and delivering impactful programmes to young people, families and adults within a range of community settings.
Outside of work, Matt is a keen in sport and fitness fan and enjoys spending time with his young family.
John Newton
National Operations Manager
John Newton
National Operations Manager
John is responsible for everything quality related at SportWorks, including delivery, staff development and training throughout the country. He liaises directly with Regional Managers to ensure the standardisation of delivery and customer service are conducted to the highest possible standard.
John joined SportWorks in 2018 and before this he enjoyed ten-years of success within charitable foundations of both professional Football and Rugby Union clubs. John is highly qualified with a BSc Hons Applied Sports Coaching and recently obtained an International Diploma in Project Management. His knowledge in the sector makes John a great mentor for the development and training of our national staff, providing logistical and strategic support.
Away from work, John is a big sports fan and enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughter and son.
Who we work with
Through the power of sport, education and wellbeing, we make a positive impact to the nations well-being.
Community
Ranging from sport clubs, community centres
Charities
Our partnership with local charities include Age UK North Tyneside, Tyneside Women's Health, Sunderland Bangladeshi Centre and Quadrant Leisure.
Schools and Colleges
We have several key school and college partnerships which host our education and skills programmes.
Local Authorities
Our work has been continuously supported by several local authorities in the North East.
Our programmes and services
Disability Short Breaks
Sport Works Midlands has extensive expertise in providing sport and exercise services for disabled children. Our model has been designed to improve the health and wellbeing of young people who take part while also providing an opportunity for respite for parents and carers.
Primary School Services
Fully Funded PE, Sport and ActivityProgrammes
Outstanding Primary PE
Understanding Disability in Sport
Policy Docs
Safeguarding Policy
The overarching aim of the policy is to ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibility in safeguarding anyone that uses our service, themselves and all others.
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