Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference


Event details

  1. Location Holywell Park Conference Centre
  2. Date Friday 18 September 2026
  3. Date 09:30–15:30

Join us for the Help for Heroes Community Sport Conference, a free event exploring how sport can build stronger, more connected communities.

Hear from sector-leading organisations, take part in practical workshops and discover examples of how collaboration, innovation and shared learning can create lasting impact. Whether you're delivering grassroots sport, supporting local communities or shaping national programmes, you'll leave with practical knowledge, new partnerships and ideas you can put into practice.

Learn about the Help for Heroes Coaching Academy and how it is supporting coaches, volunteers and community leaders to strengthen communities through inclusive sport. Key themes include women in sport, inclusive sport, the Armed Forces community, and mental and physical health. A full itinerary will be provided after registration.

  1. In person
  2. Sports
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What to expect

Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference
Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference
Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference
Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference
Help for Heroes Community & Inclusion Conference

Where to meet

Head to the Holywell Park Conference Centre at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park.

Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP,
Holywell Way,
Loughborough LE11 3GR

What to bring / wear

Nothing specific is required. 

Who will be there

Coaches, community organisations, National Governing Bodies, academics, local authorities, Armed Forces community representatives and experts from the sport, health and community sectors. Speakers are expected from organisations including Basketball England, England Golf, UK Coaching and UK Deaf Sport.

Additional information

  • This is a free conference
  • Lunch will be included


Meet the organiser

Kelly Dowell

Hi, I'm Kelly

Event organiser

I am the community builder for Plymouth and surrounding areas. I work with veterans and their family members to connect them to whats on in their community as well support them in starting up their own groups and activities.

My personal interests are:

  1. Outdoors
  2. Fitness
  3. Music
Contact Kelly