Participation Team

Inspiring active communities

The Participation Team is dedicated to planning, delivering, and promoting high-quality, innovative physical activity opportunities that help more people get active and make a positive impact on our community.

Our mission

We aim to raise awareness of the wide range of activities available in Hartlepool that support health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. By working with partners and adopting a multi-agency approach, we strive to create sustainable opportunities that lead to lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

What we do

• Strategic support: Advice and guidance for schools, sports clubs, and community organisations.
• Training and development: Comprehensive programmes for coaches, leaders, volunteers, and education staff.
• Funding advice: Support for organisations seeking grants for sport and physical activity.
• Club directory: Connecting you with local sports clubs across Hartlepool.
• Information and updates: Stay informed through social media and text alerts about opportunities in the town.

Training opportunities

Our Sport and Physical Activity Team delivers a comprehensive training and development programme for coaches, leaders, volunteers, and education staff. Courses are arranged through the training and development programme with Hartlepool Borough Council. However, other organisations such as national governing bodies may organise courses in the town.

What makes our training unique?

• Tailored Courses: Designed for different audiences and delivered in partnership with Tees Valley Sport, local schools, clubs, and national governing bodies.
• Flexible Venues: Sessions take place at various facilities across Hartlepool, chosen to suit the course and participants.
• Collaborative Planning: Dates and times are arranged through consultation with partners to meet local needs.
• Inclusive Approach: Our programme accommodates everyone, with specific courses for different roles and experience levels.

Want to host a workshop?

If your organisation can provide a suitable venue, we can discuss funded places as part of our training programme.

Booking is essential:

Email: participation@hartlepool.gov.uk or call: 01429 284414 to secure your place.