£900 million investment in grassroots sport and major sporting events

Villages, towns and cities across the UK are set to benefit from a transformational investment of more than £900 million in sport, which will support a pipeline of major international events and deliver new grassroots facilities that can drive economic growth and inspire people of all ages to get active.

The funding commitment outlined in the Spending Review, has now been set out by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.  

At least £400 million will be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities that promote health, wellbeing and community cohesion. Work to remove the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups, such as women and girls, people with disabilities, and ethnic minority communities will continue. 

It will also see more than £500 million committed to supporting the delivery of a host of world class sporting events being held in the UK over the coming years.

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Sport England chair, Chris Boardman, has welcomed the news of the investment, which will benefit not only the country’s health but its economy too – as research on the value of community sport shows.

He said: "The government’s continued investment into grassroots sport facilities is welcome news; the nation’s pitches, pools and leisure centres play a pivotal role in keeping people moving.

"With every £1 invested in community sport and physical activity generating £4.20 in value for our economy, supporting grassroots facilities isn't just good for public health – it's a smart investment in the nation’s social and economic wellbeing."