Business and Impact Support
About
Strong business planning underpins every sustainable sports club. At CDS, we help organisations create clear, achievable roadmaps for growth, combining strategic planning, robust financial modelling, and impact measurement. Our support gives clubs the clarity, resilience, and credibility they need to succeed.
How We Work
We provide practical, tailored guidance:
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Strategic focus – setting clear goals, defining risks, and mapping growth.
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Financial rigour – due diligence and modelling that gives funders confidence.
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Evidence of impact – helping clubs measure and showcase their value.
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Resilient solutions – practical crisis and change management support when challenges arise.
Who Is It For?
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Community sports clubs planning for growth or recovery.
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Charitable trusts and SCIOs seeking stronger governance and sustainability.
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Local authorities and funders requiring due diligence and assurance.
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Governing bodies supporting clubs through change or investment.
Why Choose Us?
Clarity
Clear, realistic plans for growth.
Value
Transparent pricing from £1000.
Credibility
Funder-ready business cases and impact evidence.
Resilience
Support to navigate change and crisis.
What We Provide
We provide clubs with comprehensive support to plan effectively, build resilience, and strengthen credibility with funders and stakeholders.
Our strategic and business planning services help clubs define clear objectives, map risks, and create achievable growth roadmaps. Through financial modelling and due diligence, we prepare robust projections and reports that give both clubs and funders confidence in future sustainability.
We also specialise in impact measurement, using tools such as Social Return on Investment (SROI) and monitoring frameworks to evidence the community value clubs deliver. When challenges arise, our crisis and change management support provides stability, practical solutions, and a pathway to recovery.
In addition, we offer stakeholder engagement services to secure buy-in and alignment from members, funders, and partners, as well as monitoring and evaluation systems that track progress, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement.
Together, these services ensure clubs have the clarity, credibility, and long-term sustainability needed to thrive in today’s sporting landscape.
Strategic and Business Planning
We help clubs define their vision, mission, and values, then turn these into practical business plans. Using tools like the Vision, Mission & Values Worksheet and the SMART Goals & KPI Planner, we ensure plans set clear objectives, map risks, and provide achievable roadmaps for growth.
Financial Modelling and Due Diligence
From feasibility checks to detailed projections, our financial models demonstrate long-term viability. Using templates like the Business Plan Template and our financial modelling frameworks, we provide due diligence reports that reassure boards, funders, and local authorities.
Impact Measurement
We help clubs evidence the difference they make through Monitoring & Evaluation Plans and Social Return on Investment (SROI). This strengthens funding applications and demonstrates wider value to communities, funders, and policymakers.
Crisis and Change Management
When clubs face difficulties, we provide stability and practical solutions. Whether it’s governance issues, financial challenges, or operational risks, our change management support helps clubs recover and rebuild stronger.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
We support clubs to build trust and alignment with members, funders, and local partners. Using tools such as the Stakeholder Engagement Planning Template, we ensure clubs communicate effectively and secure buy-in for future plans.
Monitoring and Evaluation Support
We help organisations track progress and report outcomes with confidence. The Monitoring & Evaluation Template provides practical ways to collect, analyse, and share data, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
