Making a Difference
Our Impact
Measuring the difference handball makes
Making a Difference
The Handball Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1205687) promotes community health and wellbeing through accessible and inclusive handball programmes across Greater Manchester and the North West.
Our work focuses on supporting children and young people to be active, develop confidence and feel part of a positive and connected community, while also supporting educators to deliver more inclusive and engaging sport provision.
Our Impact
- Supporting over 1,000 participants annually across Greater Manchester
- Supporting approximately 15 active volunteers across our programmes and events
- Delivering regular activity across multiple schools and community settings
- Supporting teachers and educators to deliver more inclusive and accessible physical education
- Operating a community club, Trafford Handball Club, with over 100 active members
- Providing 4 to 5 competitive age group teams training regularly
- Supporting players to progress to regional and national level
- Achieving success at national competitions across multiple age groups
Measuring What Matters
We are committed to understanding and improving the impact of our work. We track participation, retention and wellbeing outcomes across all of our programmes, using this insight to shape and strengthen our delivery.
We work alongside academic partners and key stakeholders to evaluate our programmes and ensure our impact is measured using an evidence-based and meaningful approach.
Testimonials
What People Say
“If more sporting clubs could be like this one, the world would be a better place. The inclusivity, the dedication, the passion — it's something truly special.”