At Sports Alive, our values are not just words we stick on a wall. They guide everything we do. From how we support young people to how we work together as a team, they help us create a positive, safe and welcoming space for everyone who comes through our doors.
We focus on four key values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Deliver. These show up every day in the work we do and in the experiences we create with young people.
Courage
Courage is all about giving things a go, even when they feel new or challenging.
We see it all the time in our sessions, with young people trying something for the first time, stepping out of their comfort zones and building confidence as they go. Our team plays a big part in that too, always there to encourage, support and lead by example.
Over time, you can really see that confidence grow. What might feel difficult at first often turns into something they are proud of, and that belief in themselves is a big part of what we are trying to build.
Integrity
Integrity is about doing the right thing, being honest and building trust.
Our Operations Manager Simon explains it well:
“Having integrity is really important to me personally and also in my work. I show this by being honest, accountable and consistent in my decision making, always acting in the best interests of the organisation, my staff and the young people we support.”
It is this approach that helps us create a space where young people feel safe, respected and supported.
We also encourage young people to take that same honesty and accountability with them, in the choices they make, how they act and the way they treat other people.
Respect
Respect is at the heart of everything we do.
We try to create a space where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to be themselves. Whether that is through working together, having conversations or just being there for each other, respect is what helps build strong relationships and a sense of belonging.
We also see this come back from the young people in how they support each other, work together and help keep the environment positive for everyone.
Deliver
Deliver is all about getting things done and making things happen.
From planning sessions to running activities and creating new opportunities, we are focused on giving young people the best possible experiences. It is about turning up, following through and making a positive difference every day.
It is great to see young people take that on too, getting involved, showing commitment and taking pride in what they achieve.
More than just values
These values are not just something we talk about. They are something we live every day at Sports Alive!
They shape how we support young people, the opportunities we create and the environment we build together. Most importantly, we see them growing in the young people themselves as they gain confidence, build relationships and develop in their own way.
This is what makes our work so meaningful and why these values sit at the centre of everything we do.