Why we reference key frameworks

ConnectSport CIC aligns each of the stories that it publishes against goals or missions contained within two key frameworks, one global and the other focused on the UK.

We reference these frameworks to help create a common language, and data standards for the UK’s sport for development movement which can appear diffuse and disparate as it comprises a wide variety of organisations across multiple sectors. A non-exhaustive list includes local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups; charitable foundations connected to professional sports clubs; local authority or public health programmes; faith-based initiatives; national charities and networks; governing bodies in sport; social responsibility programmes and ESG (environmental, social, governance) initiatives supported by corporate and private sector organisations.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

In 2016, the United Nations declared sport to be an “important enabler” of sustainable development. It listed 17 global goals, or ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) in its Agenda 2030, ranging from ‘Good health and wellbeing’ (no 3) to ‘Gender equality’ (no 5), and from ‘Sustainable cities and communities’ (no 11) to ‘Climate action’ (no 13). There are a further 169 targets behind the SDGs. Read more.

SDGs

In June 2024, the UN reported that only 17% of the SDG targets were on track, meaning we need to use all available tools to support urgent action. Sport for development is one of those key tools.

UK GOVERNMENT ‘MISSIONS’

As part of its manifesto for the 2024 General Election, the incoming Labour Government announced ‘5 Missions for a better Britain’. These were to 1) Kickstart economic growth; 2) Make Britain a clean energy superpower; 3) Take back our streets; 4) Break down barriers to opportunity; 5) Build an NHS fit for the future.

5 Missions

ConnectSport welcomes new ideas, initiatives and frameworks which help to move the sector forward collectively. Get in touch at hello@connectsport.co.uk