Young people are innately and deeply passionate about sport, yet they often lack the language to articulate why it matters or how it shapes their relationship with the wider world. We see this as an "imagination gap"—not a lack of potential, but a lack of opportunity for meaning-making. 

Origins of Play is a resource that bridges that gap by weaving ancestral wisdom with contemporary insight, transforming sport from a game into a gateway for self-discovery and future-building.

Origins of Play is experienced as a living, relational space rather than a static course.

At its foundation is a six-week, self-paced online journey, delivered by a Youth Faculty who bring their lived experience.

• It engages the Head, supporting critical reflection that helps young people weave ancestral wisdom with contemporary insight and make sense of the complex world around them.
• It opens the Heart, fostering empathy and deepening a sense of belonging through dialogue - hosted in a global community space where they reflect alongside peers from diverse contexts.
• Learning then moves into the Hands, where insights are explored and lived, guiding young people from reflection to purposeful action.

Holding it all together is the Soul of the experience — inviting curiosity, care, and connection, and encouraging young people to see themselves as part of something larger, gently bridging the imagination gap.

Origins of Play is designed to be a ‘low-lift’ enrichment tool that sits alongside your organisation's existing programmes, rather than competing with them.

 You are invited to share the opportunity where you already work through three primary pathways: 

• Education (schools and other educational institutes), 
• Sport (associations, clubs and academies), or 
• Development (fellow NGOs and community initiatives). 

It offering serves as a bridge - strengthening existing relationships, opening new conversations, and deepening community engagement - without adding an administrative burden.

This partnership is a special gathering around a 'digital campfire', grounded in a simple belief: honouring the origins of play starts with those closest to them — you.

To protect energy on all sides, the work is held intentionally:

• Holding the Foundation: One All manages the "how"—the technical platform and administration, alongside the legal, data, and financial infrastructure that enables the programme to operate across contexts.
• Stewardship of the Relationship: Your role is to hold the "who"—introducing the resource through your trusted local networks in the way that feels most authentic to your context. 

Together, and informed by a pilot phase, we will decide "what" comes next.

You are never working in isolation. Personalised onboarding, a shared and adaptable communication kit, and a dedicated dashboard are some of the ways we ensure you feel supported at every step.

Continuity is built into our architecture through a shared revenue model designed to nurture a self-sustaining ecosystem where value is shared, not commissioned.

A 50/50 Revenue Allocation:

• 50% Local: Held by your organisation as fully flexible funding to support your local mission.
• 50% Collective: Held centrally to maintain digital infrastructure, support ongoing development of the offering, and contribute to the Pay It Forward fund.

Collaborative Pricing: 

The collective holds a shared voice in how this work is valued.

• Pilot: During the pilot phase, registrations are offered at a reduced rate (estimated USD 39–59 per participant) to support initial exploration and learning.
• Beyond: Final pricing (estimated USD 97–127, informed by comparable global resources) will be agreed collectively based on insight from the pilot phase.

The Pay It Forward Fund: 

A core pillar of our ethos is ensuring that access is never a barrier.

Part of the collective revenue is dedicated to the Pay It Forward fund, which provides fully funded places for young people who might otherwise be excluded - embodying a commitment to access, reciprocity and mutual care.

This model allows the Collective to focus on what matters most; ensuring the work is well-held and accessible for all.