GMH Sports Consultancy
Run well. Fund sustainably. Prove your value.
Practical support for sports organisations — from community clubs through to professional clubs and academies — on funding, social value, governance, planning, workforce and education.
Who we are
GMH Sports Consultancy is led by Graham Herstell MA, FHEA — 25+ years in UK sport and education, working with sports organisations from community clubs through to professional clubs and academies. We help organisations run well, fund themselves sustainably and show the value they bring to their communities.
What we do
Each area below has a practical tool to go with it. Client tools are password-protected – we'll give you access when we work together.
Funding strategy
The funding landscape is crowded and confusing. We help you find the right sources, build a realistic funding plan and put forward strong, evidence-led applications.
Funding finderSocial value and impact
A robust, evidence-based figure for what your club is worth to its community – for funders, councils, sponsors and partners – with a printable report.
SROI calculatorLegal structures and governance
Unincorporated, CIC, CIO, CASC or company? Clear guidance on the right structure for your club, and the governance that keeps it resilient.
Legal structures guideBusiness planning
A funder-ready plan built section by section – vision, finances, facilities and growth – using your membership and participation data to drive decisions.
Business plan builderWorkforce and volunteering
Map your board, coaches and wider volunteers, spot where too much rests on one person, and get a red-amber-green capacity score with priority actions.
Workforce analysisEvent legacy and sustainability
Plan events that leave something behind – environmental and social sustainability, and impact reporting that shows a measurable legacy.
Event legacy plannerGMHSC Tutor
Our AI tutor app: a full lesson on any subject, at any age, in under a minute – with quizzes, diagrams and certificates. Works on any phone, tablet or laptop.
Discover GMHSC TutorEducation, delivery and quality assurance
25+ years designing, delivering and quality-assuring sports education and training – coach education, assessment and QA that stand up to scrutiny. Existing learners can log in to the course portal.
Learner portal (Moodle)Client tools
Practical planning tools for the clubs we work withFunding, social value, legal structures, business planning, workforce and event legacy tools are password-protected and free to clients. Ask for access when you get in touch.
Get in touch
To talk about your organisation:
graham@gmhsc.co.ukWorking across the North of England and beyond