Onwards and Upwards

Reach Your Potential

Started by the community, for the community. Through sport, creativity, and connection, we're showing local young people what's possible, from toddlers taking their first kick to teenagers finding their voice in our new music studio.

Kings Rd Music Studio

We're transforming a space into a professional recording studio where young people can write, record, and produce their own music. This isn't just about making tracks—it's about building confidence, developing skills, and opening doors to creative futures.

Founding Partners 4 of 30 spaces filled
Individual Supporters 12 of 150 spaces filled

Your name can be on our studio wall forever. Be part of something that will change young lives for generations.

See How You Can Help Launch the Studio

What We Offer

From football to gardening to music, we create spaces where young people thrive. All our programmes are designed and run by local people who care deeply about this community.

Young people playing football at Sparks Football Club
Sparks Football Club ⚽

Building confidence, fitness, and friendships through football. Ages 5-15. Weekly sessions year-round (now including winter!) with professional coaching in a supportive environment.

Community members at Green Arena Gardening Club
Green Arena Gardening Club 🌱

STEAM learning through nature—growing food, creativity, and life skills. Hands-on workshops featuring science, art, and storytelling through gardening. Fresh produce and environmental education.

Music production equipment at Kings Rd Music Studio
Kings Rd Music Studio 🎵

Coming Soon: Professional recording, production, and creative development. Opening 2025. Write, record, and produce your own music with industry-standard equipment and mentorship.

Community gathering at Progress Network event
Community Events 🎉

Big celebrations, family fun days, camping trips, and movie nights. Regular events throughout the year. Free or low-cost family experiences. Building community, one celebration at a time.

Our Impact

Every child deserves the experiences and support that help them flourish. We make that happen.

1,000+
Young people supported
200+
Families engaged annually
20+
Dedicated volunteers
5
Years as a registered CIC
3
Major programmes launched

What's On This Month

Join us! From weekly football to seasonal celebrations, there's always something happening.

Community Events

Big Celebration (Free)

Saturday 29th November 2025, 6pm - 9pm

Concordia Hall

All Ages

Free

Come along for an evening of celebration and connection. There'll be a disco, food by Mamma Putts, a...

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What Our Community Says

"Progress Network has changed our family's life. My son was shy and struggled to make friends. Now he's thriving at Sparks, he's more confident, and he's part of something special. This is what community looks like."


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For Families

Join Our Community

From football to gardening to music, we're here for your family. See what's on and get involved.

Explore Programmes

For Supporters

Help Us Grow

Every pound makes a difference. Support a young person's football kit, sponsor a garden bed, or help launch our music studio.

Ways to Support

For Volunteers

Give Your Time

We're powered by people who care. Whether you can coach, garden, or just help at events, we'd love to have you.

Volunteer With Us

With Thanks To Our Partners & Supporters

Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch to learn more about supporting our work.

ASDA
Active Hastings
Hastings Voluntary Action
Community Fund
Morrisons
Mama Putts
Soul Body Fitness
Electronics Centre
Samuel George Photographer Videographer

Every young person in St Leonards deserves the chance to thrive.

Help us make it happen.