Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Grassroots Sport Facilities

09 June 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has published a list of 1650 projects funded for 2024/25 under the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme
  • The Government plans to invest an additional 98 million in 2025/26 for grassroots sport facilities
  • Further updates are expected as decisions on funded projects are made

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Government's commitment to supporting grassroots sport facilities across the UK through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme.

Action requested

The government has published a list of 1650 projects funded for 2024/25 and plans to invest an additional £98 million in 2025/26, with further updates expected as decisions on funded projects are made.

Key facts

  • The Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme funds 1650 projects across the UK for 2024/25.
  • An additional £98 million of funding will be invested in 2025/26.
  • Delivery partners include the Football Foundation, Cymru Football Foundation, and FAs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  • Projects aim to support activity in deprived areas and increase provision for under-represented groups.
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