What Is The Northwest Basketball Partnership?

The Northwest Basketball Partnership is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a clear mission to make basketball more accessible, inclusive, and impactful across the Northwest of England. We are not a club or a league. Our role is to support, connect, and energise the people and organisations working at the heart of grassroots basketball. We work closely with our governing body, Basketball England, and proudly support national initiatives such as Her World, Her Rules(presented by FIBA). Regionally, we collaborate with Basketball Northwest and local clubs including Padgate Basketball Club. These partnerships help us align with national priorities while delivering programmes shaped by the needs of our local communities.

Removing barriers to participation

At the core of our work is a commitment to changing the culture of basketball in our region. We aim to make the sport more welcoming, open, and connected. This includes helping clubs work together beyond traditional league structures and creating more shared opportunities across the region. We are focused on removing barriers to participation – whether financial, cultural, geographic or structural. Basketball should be for everyone, and we are working to make sure that it is.

We are also proud to be champions of girls’ basketball in the Northwest. Through targeted programmes and outreach, we help more girls stay engaged and see a future for themselves in the sport.

Delivering programmes that are safe, inclusive, and consistently high in quality.

Our commitment extends beyond the players. We actively support the development of referees, table officials, and coaches, strengthening all aspects of the sport to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. This is underpinned by a growing network of Basketball England-qualified personnel, including junior officials, which allows us to deliver programmes that are safe, inclusive, and consistently high in quality. Whether someone is just starting out or looking to move up the pathway, we are here to guide their development.

We are embracing the energy of 3X3 basketball, a fast and flexible format that opens the game to new players and communities. Through tournaments, pop-up events and festivals, we introduce basketball in ways that are exciting, accessible and relevant. We invite new and established clubs to get involved. Whether you are just getting started, looking to grow or simply want to collaborate, we are here to support you. The same goes for schools and education providers, who play a vital role in introducing young people to the game.

Through strong partnerships and a shared passion for basketball, the Northwest Basketball Partnership is here to support people, strengthen communities and help shape the future of the game in the Northwest.

Our work goes beyond the court, but it always starts there.