Every sport has heroes.
Most operate away from the spotlight.

Turn overlooked activity into strategic advantage.

The public sees trophies, headlines, and world-famous stars.But if you work in a governing body, federation, club, or community organisation, you already know sport's biggest secret.Your legacy is built on the unseen work: investing in communities, strengthening governance, safeguarding players, developing officials, building pathways, and delivering EDI.

For organisations like yours, these are the stories that matter most.They protect your reputation, strengthen relationships, and prove the value of your work.And for funders, regulators, parents, and partners, there’s nothing more important.

When these stories aren't told, opportunities are missed.But when they are, they highlight your impact. They inspire trust, attract investment, and safeguard the future of your sport.The problem? Your comms team already has more stories than time.

Expert support from a corporate sports content specialist

Nota Bene Copywriting specialises in corporate sports journalism.Since the early 2000s, our founder Neil Barraclough has created expert, credible content that communicates the crucial off-field work of NGBs, clubs, and associations.For more than two decades, we've helped sporting bodies identify and showcase the impact of their efforts to the audiences that matter most.Our monthly packages provide flexible support and ongoing reassurance whenever you need a story handled with care, craft, and a nuanced appreciation of the sporting landscape in which you work.Packages start from just £900 per month and immediately help you:Build strategic trust with funders, regulators, and stakeholders.
Prove impact to sponsors and partners searching for evidence of your efforts.
Protect your reputation by showing leadership on sensitive issues.
Free up your team to focus on comms priorities in the professional sphere of your sport.

PACKAGES START FROM JUST £900 PER MONTH

"We're indebted to you for consistent brilliance and enduring reliability."
- Chief Communications Officer, National Governing Body

"One of Neil's greatest assets is his interviewing technique... He's able to draw out not only the key points, but the human stories that really captivate the reader."
- Copywriting Lead, Global Apparel Brand

"Neil's copy is always first rate."
- Communications Director, Global Governing Body

Protect your sport. Share its true story.

Our sports clients include NGBs, federations, global retailers, and apparel brands. Their trust has been earned over decades of working across professional sport and B2C and B2B marketing.By partnering with us to help tell your key strategic achievements, you get:- Expert storytelling for the issues that define your long-term success.
- Strong news instincts and support with story identification and presentation.
- Experienced interviewing across even the most sensitive topics.
- Credible coverage for governance, safeguarding, player care, EDI initiatives, community and coach development, officiating, and more.
- Professional delivery across channels: web stories, annual reports, HR and policy docs, press releases, and stakeholder comms.
- Extra capacity and an extension of your team, without extra headcount.
- Trusted senior insights from decades of sports journalism, marketing, and comms.

Serve up something special

Availability for our corporate sports journalism packages is limited. But if you're ready to start telling the stories that matter most, complete the form below.

Yes, I'm interested in telling my sport's best stories...


One last thing before you go...

Community champions. Volunteer officials. Junior coaches. Safeguarding experts.These people are the lifeblood of any sport. And they deserve to be celebrated.If we end up working together, that’s great.But even if we don’t, I wish you all the luck in the world.Sport changes people's lives. Your work is part of that.

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