Good Sports – A Community Hub for Employment & Wellbeing
About Good Sports
Good Sports is more than just a shop – it’s a key pillar of Mandalay Wellbeing CIC, providing practical support projects that lead to employment opportunities
Since opening in May 2024, we’ve supplied over 4,000 affordable sports and leisure items, enabling individuals to take part in activities that may have been previously inaccessible due to financial barriers.
We also provide essential items free of charge (FOC) through professional referrals from organizations including the NHS, DWP, local councils, and charities, ensuring that financial hardship doesn’t prevent people from improving their health and wellbeing.
A Hub for Community & Employment Initiatives
Located in the heart of Glorious Great Yarmouth, right next to the bus station, Good Sports serves as a community base for Mandalay Wellbeing CIC’s wider projects:
Take A Chance On Me – A workplace training initiative connecting jobseekers with employers, helping individuals access employment opportunities.
The Christmas Stocking Campaign – From September to January, Good Sports transforms into a Christmas Grotto, serving as a gateway project to engage businesses and individuals needing support during the festive season and beyond.
By combining social enterprise with practical support, Good Sports creates pathways to employment, builds confidence, and strengthens the community—ensuring that everyone, regardless of circumstance, has the chance to move forward.
Join Us & Make an Impact
Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do! We have roles in:
Employment support
Shop retail & distribution
Collection & administration
Social media & business support
And of course… Elves for our Christmas Stocking Campaign!
If you’d like to get involved, please reach out through our contact page!
Donate – Individuals & Families
If you’re having a sort-out at home, please consider donating pre-loved items such as:
Camping equipment
Job interview clothing (shirts, trousers, shoes, etc.)
Sweatshirts, joggers, trainers, and coats
Watches, paintings, books, games
Sports & leisure equipment
Sunglasses, toiletries, backpacks, sports bags
Ambient food, torches, gloves, sun hats
We kindly cannot accept electrical items or baby products, but everything else makes a huge difference.
Donations can be dropped off at: Good Sports, 37 The Boulevard, Market Gates, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2BG
Donate – Businesses
If you have old stock gathering dust, we’d love to chat! Over the years, we’ve received incredible bulk and individual donations that have helped sustain our work. If you have items that have been sitting unused, please consider supporting us
Get in touch & be part of the change!
Aviva Community Fund – Support Safe Harbour – https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/safe-harbour-1