Nottingham Wolves NBL, YBL and SBL 26/27

Aim

Help us raise the funds to build Nottingham Wolves into the Champions they are meant to be! Support our team and shape our future!

Who are we?

Nottingham Wolves Basketball Team was created from the success of Nottingham Weekly Basketball Club, a grassroots club with a community initiative that began with one simple aim: to make basketball accessible to everyone.

 Website: https://nottinghamweeklybasketball.co.uk

You can also see our community and team in action on Instagram:

 @nottinghamweeklybasketball

 @nottinghamwolves

What started as a weekly recreational session quickly grew into a thriving basketball community, bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. As players developed their skills and passion for the game, the demand for competitive opportunities continued to grow. This led to the formation of Nottingham Wolves, giving local players the chance to compete at local, regional and national level while continuing to represent the values of community, inclusivity and development.

Today, Nottingham Wolves is much more than a basketball team. We are a community where young people build confidence, adults stay active, friendships are formed and everyone is welcomed regardless of experience or financial circumstances.

Our journey so far as Nottingham Weekly Basketball Club has taken us to 160 members in one year, with 40 players playing organised, competitive basketball in the National Basketball League (NBL), Sherwood Basketball League (SBL) and Your Basketball League (YBL). 

Last season we went from being the most doubted team, to the most exciting team to come out of Nottingham in recent years. Competing in the Sherwood Basketball League, we finished with an amazing 16 wins out of 24 games with an 8 game win streak. 

Our ambition is to create opportunities for every player to enjoy basketball—whether they simply want to have fun, improve their health or compete at the highest level possible. This will include an Academy, focused on the young girls and boys of Nottingham and a women's team to compete in the Maid Marian League. 

Why are we crowdfunding?

Basketball continues to grow rapidly across Nottingham, and so does the demand for Nottingham Wolves. Every season we welcome new players wanting to join our community, but the costs of running a competitive basketball club continue to increase.

We are crowdfunding to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent talented and passionate players from representing Nottingham Wolves.

The money raised will help us cover the essential costs of delivering a successful season, including:

• Team playing kit for both squads.
• Training venue hire.
• Basketballs and training equipment.
• Game day venue hire.
• Referees, table officials and league fees.
• Photography and media content to help showcase our players and attract future sponsors.

By reducing the financial burden on players and volunteers, we can continue providing affordable opportunities while ensuring our teams are professionally run and sustainable.

Every pound raised helps create opportunities for local players to develop both on and off the court.

How we’ll spend the money raised

We believe it's important that every donation directly benefits our players and community.

Your support will contribute towards:

Item                                     Estimated Cost

Team Playing Kit (2 teams) £2,500

Training Venue Hire £3,000

Basketball Equipment £800

Match Day Venue Hire £1,500

Referees & Table Officials £1,200

League & Competition Fees £800

Photography & Media £700

Total £10,500

Any additional funds raised will be invested directly into improving player development, subsidising participation costs for players and expanding our community basketball programmes.

Every donation helps create more opportunities for local people to participate in basketball.

Community Impact

Nottingham Wolves exists to do much more than win basketball games.

We use basketball as a vehicle to improve physical health, mental wellbeing and community cohesion across Nottingham.

Our programmes bring together people from different backgrounds, cultures and communities through a shared love of sport. We provide positive role models, safe environments and opportunities for young people to stay active, develop confidence and build lifelong friendships.

We are committed to making basketball accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender or financial circumstances.

Alongside our competitive teams, we continue to support recreational basketball through Nottingham Weekly Basketball, providing affordable opportunities for people who simply want to enjoy the game, improve their fitness or meet new people.

As the club grows, our vision is to create clear pathways from community participation through to competitive basketball while continuing to remove barriers that prevent people from accessing sport.

By supporting Nottingham Wolves, you're not just helping a basketball team—you are investing in healthier communities, positive opportunities for young people and a stronger future for basketball in Nottingham.

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a donation

Every contribution, no matter how big or small, brings us one step closer to providing more opportunities for our players and community.

2. Share our campaign

Help spread the word by sharing our page with your friends, family and colleagues on social media. The more people who hear about Nottingham Wolves, the greater our impact can be.

3. Become a business supporter

If you're a local business, we'd love to work with you. You can donate rewards for our supporters, sponsor the club or partner with us to make a lasting difference within the local community.

Together, we can ensure basketball remains affordable, accessible and inspiring for everyone in Nottingham.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 24th September 2026 at 12:01pm