Abler & Bristol Sports Group: Boosting Community Impact Through Sport
The Bristol Sports Group, a powerful collective comprising the Bristol Sport Foundation, Bristol Bears Foundation, and Bristol City Robins Foundation, dedicates itself to enhancing lives within the Bristol community through the power of sport. Their inspiring mission resonates deeply with Abler, and we are proud to support their vital work, enabling their team to focus on what truly matters.
She adds: "We’ve seen strong uptake and positive feedback from parents. The support from the Abler team has been fantastic. They are highly competent and incredibly reactive, always quick to assist us with any requests we have”.
Here’s how the partnership is making a difference:
Improving Community Engagement and Communication with Abler's App
Effective communication is crucial for community engagement. Within the Bristol Sport Foundation, 99.6% of users have adopted the Abler app, and an impressive 61% have opted in to notifications. This direct and efficient communication channel reduces administrative overhead and significantly strengthens the Foundation's ability to connect with and retain participants.
Reliable Fee Collection and Cash Flow for Sustainable Growth
A simple payment process, coupled with automated follow-up for failed or missed payments, ensures a secure and consistent cash flow. Since integrating Abler, the Foundation has achieved an exceptional fee collection rate of 99.8%. This financial stability is vital for supporting their long-term sustainability and continued growth within the community.
Streamlining Sports Program Registration with Abler
Making sports programs accessible begins with a seamless registration and booking experience. Abler's platform offers a streamlined process that has significantly improved this for the Bristol Sports Group. They now see an +80% registration completion rate, a remarkable achievement that is approximately 3x higher than the UK’s national average of 24–30%*. This efficiency ensures more community members can easily engage with the Group's valuable programs.
For Abler, our collaboration with the Bristol Sports Group has been incredibly valuable. Their high level of engagement with our platform and the thoughtful feedback they consistently provide are instrumental in making Abler a better solution for all our partners.
He adds that "it was remarkable to see how their sports organisations take on roles often filled by schools or social workers in our home country Iceland, supporting young people with challenges beyond sport, even just helping them get out of the house and into a positive environment. And they do it while proudly wearing the badge of the Bristol Robins, Bears, or the Flyers, which makes a real difference in how they connect with the children and adolescents in the community. This is a model other countries should consider."
"They embraced Abler early on and provided thoughtful, constructive feedback throughout that has helped us to improve our products. It’s been a truly collaborative and enjoyable partnership."
Looking Ahead Together
This ongoing partnership is empowering the Bristol Sports Group to reach more individuals, operate with greater efficiency, and deepen their positive impact on the Bristol community. For Abler, it is a privilege to support their mission and to experience mutual growth through shared commitment and a spirit of innovation in the realm of sport management platform solutions.
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