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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-volunteer-with-us"><strong>Volunteer With Us</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Be part of something bigger.​</li>



<li>Volunteers are essential to creating safe, welcoming environments where hockey becomes a force for positive change. By volunteering your time, skills, or expertise, you help bring projects to life in communities that need them most.​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-you-can-get-involved"><strong>How You Can Get Involved</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Support community hockey activities and events​</li>



<li>Assist with programme delivery and local activations​</li>



<li>Share professional skills in education, governance, communications, or development​</li>



<li>Act as an ambassador for inclusion and equality through sport​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-volunteer"><strong>Why Volunteer?</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Make a real difference in people’s lives​</li>



<li>Be part of inclusive, community‑driven projects​</li>



<li>Learn, connect, and grow through shared purpose​</li>



<li>Help create long‑term social impact beyond the pitch​</li>



<li>No matter your background or experience, there is a place for you in our community<br><br><a href="http://tom@eurohockey.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EMAIL HERE</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="h-your-time-can-change-lives-join-us"><strong>Your time can change lives. Join us.</strong></h2>



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Volunteer with us​


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-business-partnerships"><strong>Business Partnerships</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Partner with us to create meaningful social impact through sport.​</li>



<li>Business partnerships play a vital role in enabling the EuroHockey Foundation to scale its work and support communities across Europe. By working together, we align <strong>corporate responsibility</strong> with <strong>measurable social change</strong>.​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-partner-with-us"><strong>Why Partner With Us?</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Demonstrate commitment to equality, inclusion, and wellbeing​</li>



<li>Support high‑impact, transparent, and accountable projects​</li>



<li>Align with UN Sustainable Development Goals​</li>



<li>Engage employees and stakeholders through purpose‑driven partnerships​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-partnership-opportunities"><strong>Partnership Opportunities</strong>​</h4>



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<li>We work with businesses across:​</li>



<li>Programme sponsorship​</li>



<li>Infrastructure and facility co‑funding​</li>



<li>Shared‑value and ESG‑aligned initiatives​</li>



<li>Cause‑related campaigns and long‑term collaborations​</li>



<li>Each partnership is built around shared values, clear outcomes, and lasting public benefit.​</li>



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</ul>



<p><a href="http://tom@eurohockey.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EMAIL HERE</a>​</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Let’s build inclusive communities — together</strong></p>


Partnerships


<p><strong>Make a Donation</strong>​</p>



<p>Your donation helps create safe, inclusive places where people and communities can thrive through hockey.​</p>



<p><a href="https://buy.stripe.com/8x29AS1N4geB2j4a4L18c00" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DONATE HERE</a>​</p>



<p>Every contribution supports projects that improve <strong>health, inclusion, education, and equality</strong>, with a focus on:​</p>



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<li>Gender equality​</li>



<li>Urban integration​</li>



<li>Intellectual disability​</li>
</ul>



<p>Donations are used exclusively for public‑benefit activities and help us co‑fund community programmes and infrastructure that deliver lasting social impact across Europe.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-your-donation-helps"><strong>How Your Donation Helps</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Creates safe spaces to play in underserved communities​</li>



<li>Expands access to hockey for under‑represented groups​</li>



<li>Supports education, wellbeing, and social connection​</li>



<li>Enables local partners to deliver impactful, sustainable actions​</li>



<li>No matter the size, your donation helps turn identified community needs into real‑world action</li>
</ul>



<p><a href="https://buy.stripe.com/8x29AS1N4geB2j4a4L18c00" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DONATE HERE</a>​</p>



<p>​<strong>Together, we can create opportunity, inclusion, and impact.</strong></p>


Donate now​


<p>Change starts locally. If you see a need in your community, you can turn it into action —&nbsp;and use hockey as a tool for positive social change.​</p>



<p>Whether you are a club, school, NGO, local authority, or community group, the&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;Foundation supports people who want to create&nbsp;<strong>safe, inclusive&nbsp;</strong><strong>opportunities</strong>&nbsp;that improve&nbsp;lives.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-nbsp-identify-nbsp-a-need-in-your-community"><strong>1.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Identify</strong><strong>&nbsp;a Need in Your Community</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Every action begins with understanding what’s missing.​</li>



<li>Look at your local area and ask:​</li>



<li>Who isn’t currently able to take part in sport?​</li>



<li>Are girls and women facing barriers to participation?​</li>



<li>Are urban or displaced communities lacking safe places to play?​</li>



<li>Are people with intellectual disabilities excluded from regular activity?​</li>



<li>Strong actions are rooted in <strong>real community demand</strong>, not assumptions.​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-connect-hockey-to-social-impact"><strong>2. Connect Hockey to Social Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Hockey is more than a sport — it’s a way to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.​</li>



<li>Your action should use hockey to support <strong>at least one</strong> of our three focus areas:​</li>



<li><strong>Gender Focus</strong> – increasing access, safety, and leadership opportunities​</li>



<li><strong>Urban Integration</strong> – bringing communities together through inclusive play​</li>



<li><strong>Intellectual Disability</strong> – creating welcoming environments for everyone​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-build-local-partnerships"><strong>3. Build Local Partnerships</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The strongest actions are never delivered alone.​</li>



<li>Work with:​</li>



<li>Schools and education providers​</li>



<li>Local authorities​</li>



<li>Community organisations and NGOs​</li>



<li>Other sports or shared‑use facilities​</li>



<li>Partnerships help ensure your action is inclusive, sustainable, and community‑owned.​<br>​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-apply-for-support"><strong>4. Apply for Support</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Once you have a clear idea, explore our funding opportunities:​</li>



<li><strong>Scoring Goals Grant</strong> – for small, community‑led actions​</li>



<li><strong>Changing Lives Grant</strong> – for larger, multi‑sport infrastructure projects​</li>



<li>All supported actions are <strong>co‑funded</strong>, time‑bound, and designed to deliver measurable social impact.​<br>​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-activate-and-create-impact"><strong>5. Activate and Create Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>With the right support in place, it’s time to activate your action.​</li>



<li>We help turn ideas into delivery by supporting:​</li>



<li>Safe and inclusive spaces​</li>



<li>Trained coaches and volunteers​</li>



<li>Clear timelines and impact measures​</li>



<li>Together, we focus on creating lasting change — not one‑off activities.​</li>
</ul>



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Start your own action​


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-overview"><strong>Overview</strong>​</h4>



<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Scoring Goals Grant</strong>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;<strong>annual small‑grant programme</strong>&nbsp;designed to&nbsp;<strong>co‑fund&nbsp;</strong><strong>community‑based hockey projects</strong>&nbsp;that actively support&nbsp;<strong>one of the&nbsp;</strong><strong>EuroHockey</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Foundation’s three&nbsp;</strong><strong>core objective focus areas</strong>:​</p>



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<li>Gender Focus​</li>



<li>Urban Integration​</li>



<li>Intellectual Disability​</li>
</ul>



<p>These grants are designed to&nbsp;<strong>accelerate delivery on the ground</strong>, enabling local&nbsp;organisations, clubs, NGOs, schools, and community partners to turn identified needs into&nbsp;<strong>practical, inclusive&nbsp;</strong><strong>hockey‑led social impact projects</strong>.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-purpose">​<strong>Purpose</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The Scoring Goals Grant exists to <strong>identify</strong><strong> and activate local solutions</strong> where hockey can be used as a tool for social good. By providing targeted, co‑funding support, the grant helps communities:​</li>



<li>Create <strong>safe and accessible places to play</strong>​</li>



<li>Remove barriers to participation for under‑represented groups​</li>



<li>Deliver <strong>people‑focused programmes</strong> that improve health, inclusion, education, and equality​</li>



<li>Projects must align clearly with <strong>at least one</strong> of the three objective areas and demonstrate direct public benefit.​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-grant-characteristics"><strong>Grant Characteristics</strong>​</h4>



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<li><strong>Small grants</strong> awarded annually​</li>



<li><strong>Co‑funding model</strong> (match‑funded with local authorities, NGOs, clubs, or other partners)​</li>



<li><strong>Time‑bound projects</strong> with a clear delivery plan​</li>



<li>Designed to <strong>start or scale</strong> initiatives already rooted in community need​</li>



<li>Flexible enough to respond to local contexts, while aligned to Foundation objectives​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eligible-projects"><strong>Eligible Projects</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Examples of Scoring Goals Grant projects include:​</li>



<li>Hockey programmes increasing <strong>girls’ and women’s participation</strong> in underserved areas​</li>



<li>Community hockey initiatives supporting <strong>refugees, migrants, or urban communities</strong>​</li>



<li>Inclusive hockey activities for <strong>children or adults with intellectual disabilities</strong>​</li>



<li>Temporary or permanent activation of <strong>safe play spaces</strong> using hockey as the engagement tool​</li>



<li>Pilot programmes testing new inclusive delivery models​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-expected-impact"><strong>Expected Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Each funded project must demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the Foundation’s impact framework, including:​</li>



<li>Increased access to sport and physical activity​</li>



<li>Improved social connection and wellbeing​</li>



<li>Stronger community engagement and local ownership​</li>



<li>Clear contribution to one of the Foundation’s social objective areas​</li>



<li>The Scoring Goals Grant is a <strong>catalyst</strong>: small, focused investment that unlocks meaningful local change.​</li>
</ul>



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Scoring Goals Grant​


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-overview"><strong>Overview</strong>​</h4>



<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Changing Lives Grant</strong>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<strong>large‑scale funding programme</strong>&nbsp;aimed at&nbsp;<strong>transformational&nbsp;</strong><strong>infrastructure projects</strong>&nbsp;that deliver&nbsp;<strong>long‑term social impact</strong>&nbsp;through sport.​</p>



<p>This grant supports&nbsp;<strong>multi‑sport infrastructure developments</strong>&nbsp;where a&nbsp;<strong>hockey pitch is a core&nbsp;</strong><strong>and intentional element of the overall design</strong>, and where hockey plays&nbsp;a central role&nbsp;in&nbsp;achieving&nbsp;<strong>all three&nbsp;</strong>EuroHockey&nbsp;Foundation three core objective focus areas:​</p>



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<li>Gender Focus​</li>



<li>Urban Integration​</li>



<li>Intellectual Disability​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-purpose"><strong>Purpose</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The Changing Lives Grant is designed to support projects that go beyond individual programmes and instead create <strong>permanent, sustainable environments</strong> for social change.​</li>



<li>Funded projects must demonstrate how infrastructure investment will:​</li>



<li>Create <strong>safe, inclusive, and accessible places to play</strong>​</li>



<li>Serve <strong>multiple communities and user groups</strong>​</li>



<li>Deliver measurable outcomes across <strong>gender equality, urban integration, and </strong><strong>intellectual disability</strong>​</li>



<li>Act as a long‑term hub for education, health, and social inclusion​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-grant-characteristics">​<strong>Grant Characteristics</strong>​</h4>



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<li><strong>Large grant funding</strong> with a co‑funding requirement​</li>



<li>Focus on <strong>capital and infrastructure investment</strong>​</li>



<li>Supports <strong>multi‑sport sites</strong>, with hockey embedded as a strategic component​</li>



<li>Requires a <strong>robust business case</strong> and sustainability plan​</li>



<li>Designed for <strong>long‑term impact</strong>, not one‑off delivery​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mandatory-requirements"><strong>Mandatory Requirements</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Projects applying for a Changing Lives Grant must:​</li>



<li>Include a <strong>hockey pitch or hockey‑specific space</strong> within the development​</li>



<li>Demonstrate how the facility will <strong>actively deliver all three objective focus areas</strong>, not just host sport​</li>



<li>Provide a <strong>clear business case</strong>, including: ​</li>
</ul>



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<li>Governance structure​</li>



<li>Financial sustainability​</li>



<li>Community access and usage plans​</li>



<li>Long‑term maintenance and safeguarding​</li>
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<li>Show strong <strong>partnership working</strong> (e.g. local authorities, education providers, NGOs, multi‑sport operators)​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eligible-projects"><strong>Eligible Projects</strong>​</h4>



<p><em>Examples include:</em>​</p>



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<li>Multi‑sport community hubs integrating hockey with education, health, and social programmes​</li>



<li>Urban regeneration projects where hockey supports social cohesion and inclusion​</li>



<li>Regional inclusive sport centres designed to serve people with and without disabilities​</li>



<li>Facilities that embed gender‑equal access, inclusive design, and targeted programming from day one​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-expected-impact">​<strong>Expected Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The Changing Lives Grant is expected to deliver <strong>system‑level change</strong>, including:​</li>



<li>Sustainable access to sport for diverse and disadvantaged communities​</li>



<li>Permanent infrastructure that supports inclusive participation​</li>



<li>Long‑term delivery aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals​</li>



<li>Evidence‑based social impact across health, education, equality, and inclusion​</li>



<li>This grant represents the Foundation’s commitment to <strong>lasting, scalable social change</strong>, using hockey as a powerful and unifying force within larger community systems.​</li>
</ul>



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Changing Lives Grant​


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-creating-equal-opportunities">​<strong>Creating Equal Opportunities </strong>​</h4>



<p><strong>Focus area:</strong> Gender Focus​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> Policy‑led activation with grassroots impact​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-identification">​<strong>Identification</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Across Europe, girls and women continue to face structural barriers in sport — including unequal access to facilities, limited leadership opportunities, and under‑representation in coaching and officiating roles. EuroHockey identified the need for a shared, accountable framework to drive gender equality at every level of the game. ​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation"><strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The <strong>Equally Amazing Charter</strong> was introduced as a collective commitment signed by all Member National Associations. The charter provides a practical roadmap for action, covering participation, leadership, governance, communications, and safeguarding. National Associations commit to measurable actions and regular reporting, ensuring gender equality is embedded locally rather than remaining a policy aspiration. ​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact"><strong>Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Increased female participation and visibility across programmes​</li>



<li>Improved gender balance in leadership and governance pathways​</li>



<li>A shared European standard for equality, accountability, and good governance​</li>



<li>Long‑term cultural change supported by measurable outcomes​</li>
</ul>


Equally Amazing ​


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-empowering-women-to-lead"><strong>Empowering Women to Lead</strong>​</h4>



<p><strong>Focus area:</strong> Gender Focus​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> Education and leadership development​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-identification"><strong>Identification</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Women remain under‑represented in senior leadership roles in sport organisations. EuroHockey identified a need for safe, supportive spaces where women could build leadership skills, share experiences, and access high‑level networks without barriers. <a href="https://eurohockey.org/programme-session/gender-balance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[</a>​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation">​<strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The <strong>Executive Leadership Forum</strong> was launched as a female‑focused leadership programme, bringing together emerging and established leaders from across Europe. Participants engage with expert speakers, peer learning, and mentoring, while each delegate commits to an action pledge to deliver change within their own organisation. ​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact">​<strong>Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Stronger female leadership pipelines across European hockey​</li>



<li>Tangible governance and policy improvements at national level​</li>



<li>Sustained networks supporting long‑term gender equality​</li>



<li>Scalable model now including male allies to drive inclusive leadership​</li>
</ul>


SWING


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-empowerment-for-women-and-girls"><strong>Empowerment for women and girls</strong>​</h4>



<p><strong>Focus area:</strong> Gender Focus​<br><strong>Delivery type:</strong> Programme and culture change​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-identification">​<strong>Identification</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Research highlighted high dropout rates among women and girls due to confidence, belonging, and cultural barriers in sport. EuroHockey and the FIH identified the need for targeted, evidence‑based interventions to keep women &amp; girls engaged and progressing in hockey. ​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activation"><strong>Activation</strong>​</h4>



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<li>The <strong>UNLOCK </strong>programme delivers inclusive coaching tools, education resources, and visible role models. The initiative equips coaches to create welcoming environments and supports leadership and progression opportunities for women across the sport. ​</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact">​<strong>Impact</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Improved retention of girls in hockey​</li>



<li>Increased confidence, wellbeing, and engagement​</li>



<li>Global visibility for women as coaches, leaders and role models​</li>



<li>Evidence‑based tools scalable across communities and countries​</li>
</ul>



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