Sportscape Education part of EMPHASIS
Community Interest Company (CIC)

Sportscape Education is part of EMPHASIS Community Interest Company (CIC), which helps it to enhance Sportscape’s delivery in education, mentoring, health, wellbeing, and inclusive sports participation.

This integration brings Sportscape Education under the EMPHASIS umbrella alongside its sister company, Sports Coaching Group.

Together, they form a unified force dedicated to fostering inclusivity, personal development, and community engagement across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire.

This is reflected in the new logo for Sportscape Education which unifies the three companies through similar branding and use of fonts (see right).

Sportscape Education aligned its branding with EMPHASIS and Sports Coaching Group in March 2025, reflecting a shared vision and commitment to accessible and high-quality learning experiences.

Sportscape Education: Inspiring through learning

Sportscape Education continues to support learners by offering:

  • Functional skills development: Helping students achieve essential English and maths qualifications;

  • Sports-based learning: Engaging young people through practical, skill-based education;

  • Apprenticeships: Providing structured pathways into sports coaching and education careers;

  • Mentoring: Offering personalised guidance to help learners realise their potential;

  • Community engagement: Strengthening relationships between schools, organisations, and local communities.

As part of EMPHASIS CIC, Sportscape Education is now better positioned to expand these initiatives, leveraging shared resources and expertise to create a lasting impact.

EMPHASIS: A foundation of core values

The EMPHASIS Foundation is committed to empowering its partners, including Sportscape Education and Sports Coaching Group, to drive meaningful change.

Its initiatives are designed to engage and support people of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring access to essential resources. The foundation’s core values, encapsulated in the acronym E.M.P.H.A.S.I.S, include:

  • Education: Providing accessible learning opportunities, from apprenticeships to accredited courses, to inspire personal and professional growth;

  • Mentoring: Offering tailored programmes that empower individuals to reach their full potential through expert guidance and support;

  • Physically Active: Encouraging people of all ages to embrace active lifestyles through engaging, community-focused initiatives;

  • Health & Well-Being: Offering diverse activities designed to support mental and physical health, fostering healthier, happier lives;

  • Achieve: Delivering opportunities to individuals so they can realise their full potential;

  • Sports Participation: Creating safe, inclusive spaces for all to experience the benefits of sport;

  • Inclusive: Ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of background or ability;

  • SEN (Special Educational Needs): Providing specialised support and tailored opportunities for individuals with additional needs.

The significance of integration

Being part of the EMPHASIS CIC framework enables Sportscape Education to:

  • Expand programme reach: Leveraging shared resources to impact more learners and communities;

  • Enhance service quality: Aligning with EMPHASIS’s core values ensures a holistic approach to education and development;

  • Strengthen community bonds: Collaborative efforts foster a sense of belonging and mutual support among learners, educators, and communities.

By uniting under the EMPHASIS umbrella, Sportscape Education can make a bigger difference, championing education, inclusivity, and personal growth at every level.

To find out more click here or email EMPHASIS Business Manager Charlie Chorlton on c.chorlton@emphasisfoundation.co.uk