Change starts locally. If you see a need in your community, you can turn it into action — and use hockey as a tool for positive social change.​

Whether you are a club, school, NGO, local authority, or community group, the EuroHockey Foundation supports people who want to create safe, inclusive opportunities that improve lives.​

1. Identify a Need in Your Community​

• Every action begins with understanding what’s missing.​
• Look at your local area and ask:​
• Who isn’t currently able to take part in sport?​
• Are girls and women facing barriers to participation?​
• Are urban or displaced communities lacking safe places to play?​
• Are people with intellectual disabilities excluded from regular activity?​
• Strong actions are rooted in real community demand, not assumptions.​

2. Connect Hockey to Social Impact​

• Hockey is more than a sport — it’s a way to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.​
• Your action should use hockey to support at least one of our three focus areas:​
• Gender Focus – increasing access, safety, and leadership opportunities​
• Urban Integration – bringing communities together through inclusive play​
• Intellectual Disability – creating welcoming environments for everyone​

3. Build Local Partnerships​

• The strongest actions are never delivered alone.​
• Work with:​
• Schools and education providers​
• Local authorities​
• Community organisations and NGOs​
• Other sports or shared‑use facilities​
• Partnerships help ensure your action is inclusive, sustainable, and community‑owned.​
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4. Apply for Support​

• Once you have a clear idea, explore our funding opportunities:​
• Scoring Goals Grant – for small, community‑led actions​
• Changing Lives Grant – for larger, multi‑sport infrastructure projects​
• All supported actions are co‑funded, time‑bound, and designed to deliver measurable social impact.​
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5. Activate and Create Impact​

• With the right support in place, it’s time to activate your action.​
• We help turn ideas into delivery by supporting:​
• Safe and inclusive spaces​
• Trained coaches and volunteers​
• Clear timelines and impact measures​
• Together, we focus on creating lasting change — not one‑off activities.​

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