Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme Teams Up with Abler to Improve Community Programme Delivery

heffield Wednesday FC mascot Ozzie Owl poses with young football participants wearing colorful training bibs at the club's community training facility, showcasing youth engagement programmes

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme, as they join a growing network of football foundations choosing Abler to amplify their community impact across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Empowering Communities Through Smarter Operations

Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme engages thousands of participants annually through sport, education, health, and inclusion programmes. This partnership will equip them with the technology to streamline their operations and focus more energy on what matters most.

The organisation will implement Abler's comprehensive platform to manage their extensive programme portfolio, from grassroots football to community health initiatives. This move represents a significant step forward in their ability to deliver sustainable, measurable impact across their communities.

Built for Football Foundations

Abler addresses the unique challenges faced by community sports organisations operating at scale:

Financial Sustainability – Industry-leading 99% payment success rates ensure programmes can thrive long-term 

Time-Saving Automation – Streamlined registrations, payments, and communications free up staff for participant engagement 

Impact at Your Fingertips – Real-time reporting and analytics demonstrate programme value to funders and stakeholders 

Seamless User Experience – Intuitive platform that participants, parents, and staff actually enjoy using

Driving Meaningful Change Together

Young footballer celebrating with arms raised at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium during a community programme match day experience, with packed stands visible in background

Abler gives us the tools to work smarter, not harder. We can finally show the real impact of our programmes with proper data, and spend less time on admin. It's exactly what we needed.

- Marcus Brameld, Head of Community at Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme

Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme does incredible work in their community. We're here to handle the tech side so they can focus on changing lives.

- Markus Maute, CEO at Abler

Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme coach helping young player tie football boots on artificial training pitch, demonstrating hands-on coaching and mentorship in youth development programmes

Ready to Scale Your Impact

This partnership reflects our shared belief that community sports organisations deserve purpose-built technology that matches their ambition. As Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme continues breaking down barriers and creating opportunities across Sheffield, Abler will be there to support their growth every step of the way.

The platform is now live across the organisation's programmes, with immediate benefits already being felt by staff and participants alike.

About Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme The official charity of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, working with thousands of people annually across Sheffield and South Yorkshire through sport, education, health, and inclusion programmes.

About Abler A management platform specifically designed for sports clubs and foundations, helping organisations achieve operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

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