Community sports club in a hired hall

Members: adults, juniors or families paying monthly, termly or annual fees, sometimes plus a small match or session fee.

Membership subscriptions and session fees cover venue hire, equipment and coach costs. Any surplus is usually put back into the club, so think of it as running costs plus a modest coaching or organiser income.

• Good knowledge of the sport
• Organising people and sessions
• Friendly, welcoming manner
• Basic bookkeeping

• Decide the legal set-up: many clubs run as unincorporated associations, community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) or companies, so check the options and what tax rules apply
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue or the sport's governing body requires specific cover
• Safeguarding checks and policies if you work with children or vulnerable adults, check the governing body's requirements and whether DBS checks are needed
• Coaching qualifications or governing body affiliation may be expected for your sport
• Keep members' money separate and keep clear records
• Venue costs can rise, so don't rely on very small numbers of members

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on venue hire, equipment, insurance and any affiliation or coaching costs. Venue costs can rise, so avoid relying on very small numbers of members.

Check the legal set-up, such as an unincorporated association, a community amateur sports club (CASC) or a company, and the tax rules. Check public liability insurance, governing body requirements, and safeguarding and DBS checks if you work with children or vulnerable adults.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on member numbers, fee levels and session costs. Keep members' money separate and keep clear records. Time needed is typically from around 6 hours a week.