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Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Investment
24 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses additional funding for grassroots sports facilities across the UK.
Action Requested
£100 million has been announced to fund projects such as new pitches, changing rooms, solar panels and floodlights. The investment targets deprived areas and promotes inclusivity by supporting multi-sport offers and priority use for women and under-represented groups.
Key Facts
- £100 million funding was announced on Friday 21 March.
- Funding benefits projects such as new pitches, changing rooms, pavilions, solar panels, floodlights, goalposts and maintenance machinery.
- The programme targets the 30% most deprived areas with 50% of investment.
- 40% funding supports multi-sport offers.
- Delivery partners include Cymru Football Foundation in Wales, FAs in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the Football Foundation in England.
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