During June 2026, Actif North Wales undertook the first region-wide consultation of sports clubs across North Wales to better understand the opportunities, challenges and support needs affecting community sports clubs. The survey received 238 responses, including 199 completed submissions, representing an estimated 39% of sports clubs across the region and encompassing 62 different sports across all six Local Authorities.
The purpose of this consultation was to gain a better understanding of the shared experiences, challenges, and barriers facing sports clubs across North Wales. It aimed to identify common themes and priorities among clubs, helping to highlight both existing issues and unmet support needs. The findings have been used to inform improvements in how support is delivered, ensuring it is more responsive and tailored to the needs of clubs, and what Actif North Wales’ role is to ensure that.
Ultimately, this report provides a baseline understanding of the current landscape of community sport clubs in North Wales and establishes a clear evidence base for future action. The recommendations set out within this report focus on improving awareness of support, strengthening volunteer recruitment, increasing funding confidence, supporting long-term club sustainability and championing better facilities for all clubs.
Please read the full report below, to gain a better understanding into the challenges our clubs face, and how we as the sector can support them!
If you have any enquiries regarding the report, or wish to discuss, please contact lewis@gogleddcymruactif.cymru.
