England Korfball

What England Korfball does

England Korfball is the national governing body for korfball in England, operating as England Korfball Ltd (company number 13422390), a non-profit private limited company registered in Tonbridge, United Kingdom. The organization governs a tiered competitive structure spanning Local, Regional, and National leagues culminating in the Grand Finals, and administers development programmes including the National Schools Championship, England Korfball Inspired (EKI) club accreditation, Youth Development pathways (U11–U19), a Performance Programme with an Elite Talent Squad, and a Referee Development Programme. It also licenses coaching qualifications (Level 1 and Level 2 awards) through a partnership with Sport Structures. Revenue is generated through a mix of corporate sponsorship (Legal & General headline, Lindeyer Francis Ferguson title), club affiliation/membership fees, event ticketing (Eventbrite, with adult tier pricing of £10–£16), and coaching course fees.

Korfball is a non-contact, mixed-team sport similar to basketball in which men and women play together in equal numbers; the sport originated in the Netherlands and is played in over 50 countries worldwide. England Korfball is recognized by Sport England, the International Olympic Committee, and the International World Games Association, and represents England in IKF-sanctioned events; England was ranked 5th in the IKF World Rankings as of 2014. The organization serves four primary customer bases: affiliated korfball clubs, schools (primarily primary), universities (via the Activator Program and BSKA), and individual players, with grassroots reach demonstrated by 1,600+ primary school students participating in the build-up to the 2019 National Schools Championships and a named individual club (Brighton University Korfball) of 30 members.

Operations are volunteer-led, supported by subcommittees covering coaching, competition, disciplinary matters, diversity & inclusion, safeguarding, PR & marketing, and refereeing, with a small paid staff of 13 employees. Distribution operates through a network of regional area associations (London Korfball, Kent Korfball, Norfolk Schools Korfball Association, and others), an affiliated club base, and direct event ticketing. Technology integrations are limited to Eventbrite for ticketing and Playwaze for a custom club finder; no proprietary technology platform is disclosed.

Name

England Korfball

Legal name

England Korfball Ltd

Website

https://englandkorfball.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

England Korfball is the non-profit national governing body for korfball in England, administering Local, Regional, and National leagues, the Grand Finals, and the National Schools Championship, while delivering coaching, refereeing, youth, and accreditation programmes for affiliated clubs, schools, universities, and individual players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance / National Federation

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Other Spectator Sports (711219), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies) (MPAKAFAK)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Korfball governance
• Competitive league management
• Sports coaching courses
• Youth sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Event Revenue: England Korfball generates revenue through headline sponsors (Legal & General), title sponsors (Lindeyer Francis Ferguson), and other corporate partnerships. Revenue is also generated from ticket sales at Grand Finals events and promotional activities.
2. Membership and Club Affiliation: Affiliated clubs pay registration fees with potential rebates for clubs with full-time students and players under 18. Membership provides access to coaching courses, competitions, and organizational support.
3. Coaching Courses and Education: Revenue from Level 1 and Level 2 coaching award courses offered through partnership with Sport Structures, with discounts for England Korfball members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

England Korfball is the UK national governing body for the mixed-gender, non-contact sport of korfball. It organises and governs a tiered competition structure (national league, regional leagues, local leagues and Grand Finals), delivers coaching and referee education (Level 1 and Level 2 awards in partnership with Sport Structures), runs youth development pathways and the National Schools Championship, and accredits clubs through its England Korfball Inspired programme. Its members are affiliated clubs and individual players, with services sold primarily through club affiliation fees, course fees, event ticketing, and sponsorship.

Product overview

England Korfball is the national governing body for korfball in England, offering a portfolio of competitive products and development services. The core offering consists of a tiered league structure: the England Korfball League (national premier division), Regional Leagues, and Local Leagues that feed into the national competition. Flagship events include the Grand Finals championship and the National Schools Championship for youth engagement. Development products include coaching qualifications (Level 1 and Level 2 Awards), a Referee Development Programme, Performance Programme with Elite Talent Squad (ETS), and Youth Development pathways across multiple age groups. Supporting offerings include the Korfwall training tool, England Korfball Inspired club accreditation programme, Club Finder platform, and Members Hub for member resources. The portfolio spans from grassroots participation to elite international competition preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• England Korfball Inspired: A bespoke accreditation programme for clubs
• England Korfball League (EKL)

Products and services

• England Korfball League (EKL) The premier national league competition for korfball in England, featuring top club teams competing at the highest domestic level, including Premier Division and promotional playoffs. For affiliated clubs and elite players.
• Regional Leagues Area-based competitive leagues operating across different regions of England, feeding into the national league structure. For clubs and regional players.
• Local Leagues Grassroots-level korfball competitions at the local community level. For local clubs and recreational players.
• Grand Finals The championship event of the England Korfball season, featuring semi-finals, promotional playoffs, and the Premier League final; hosted at venues including K2 Crawley and Copper Box Arena in London. For clubs, players, and spectators.
• National Schools Championship Annual national competition for primary school teams, with regional qualifiers feeding into national finals held at prestigious venues like the Copper Box Arena. For primary schools and pupils.
• Level 1 Coaching Award Entry-level coaching qualification equipping coaches with basic korfball skills, techniques, and rules to introduce the sport to beginners. Delivered in partnership with Sport Structures. For aspiring coaches.
• Level 2 Coaching Certificate in Korfball Advanced coaching qualification building on Level 1, available in improved format for coaches seeking to develop intermediate and advanced korfball players. For experienced coaches.
• Referee Development Programme Structured pathway for training and developing korfball referees at all levels, including Level 1 referee courses and progression to national-level officiating. For aspiring and current referees.
• Youth Development Programme Structured programmes for young players including youth trials, age-group squads (U11, U14, U16, U19), and youth-specific competitions like Inter-Area championships. For youth players and their guardians.
• Korfwall A practice and training tool for developing korfball shooting skills, available for clubs and individuals. For clubs and individual players.
• England Korfball Inspired (EKI) Bespoke club accreditation programme designed to recognize and support clubs in achieving standards of excellence in coaching, participation, and governance. For affiliated clubs.
• Club Finder Online tool powered by Playwaze enabling users to locate korfball clubs near their location across England. For prospective players.
• Inter-Area Championships Representative competitions for regional area teams across various age groups (Senior, U11, U14, U16, U19), held annually as part of the talent pathway. For affiliated clubs, area teams, and elite players.
• Members Hub Online portal providing resources, official documents, awards information, and guidance for England Korfball members and affiliated clubs. For members and affiliated clubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bec Korfball Club won their first National League title in 2023 after previously being runners-up multiple times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Legal & GeneralflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2019Legal & General is the headline sponsor for England Korfball Grand Finals. Their renewed commitment supports promotional activities in schools, universities and workplaces. Dame Helena Morrissey, Head of Personal Investing at Legal & General, has publicly endorsed korfball as a model for gender equality.
• Lindeyer Francis FergusoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2018Lindeyer Francis Ferguson (LFF) Chartered Accountants provide title sponsorship of the England Korfball League Promotion Play-offs and Grand Finals. They are a long-standing supporter of korfball providing business, accounting and tax support.
• LFF (Lindeyer Francis Ferguson)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCompetition partner providing title sponsorship for the England Korfball League Grand Finals event.
• Sport StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngland Korfball's coaching partner for delivering Level 1 and Level 2 coaching award courses. They handle course booking and administration.
• British Student Korfball Association (BSKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BSKA for university-level korfball, including awards recognition for student contributions.
• 30% ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal & General's partnership with 30% Club (which Dame Helena Morrissey founded) aligns with korfball's gender equality mission.
• The Diversity ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supported by Legal & General's commitment to meaningful inclusion and equality initiatives.
• Women in Finance CharterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aligned with Legal & General's ongoing program for gender diversity in finance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British Gymnastics: UK national governing body for gymnastics, comparable as a federation offering coaching qualifications, membership tiers, and grassroots school engagement — but operating at much larger scale across multiple disciplines.
• International Korfball Federation: Global governing body for korfball, the parent international federation with which England Korfball is affiliated; comparable in governance structure but operating at global rather than national scope.
• England Basketball: National governing body for basketball in England, the closest 'structural cousin' to korfball given shared sport DNA, comparable league pyramid and school engagement model, but operating at significantly greater scale and recognition.
• England Netball: National governing body for netball in England; a more established and larger federation operating in a related mixed-gender-aware team sport space, with similar school and league infrastructure but at materially greater scale.
• Hockey England: National governing body for field hockey in England, comparable as a UK federation running national leagues, school programmes, and coaching pathways for a team sport with mixed-gender formats.

Direct peers

• England Handball: National governing body for handball in England, directly comparable as a UK national federation for a niche mixed-gender team sport, with similar league structures, school engagement programmes, and IOC/World Games recognition challenges.
• Lacrosse England: National governing body for lacrosse in England, comparable as a UK federation running national leagues, school outreach, and coaching certification pathways for a niche but growing team sport.
• Rounders England: National governing body for rounders in England, closely comparable as a UK federation for a mixed-gender, school-embedded team sport with similar volunteer-driven structure and grassroots focus.
• British Water Polo: UK governing body for water polo, comparable as a national federation for a niche mixed team sport with similar grassroots development, school outreach, and Olympic recognition challenges.

Regional players

• British Korfball Association: Umbrella body covering korfball across the UK (including England); comparable as the korfball-specific federation peer but operating at broader UK rather than England-only scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EnglandKorfball
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnglandKorfball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/england-korfball

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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