Sport in our communities

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 16 Oct 2020 Closed: 22 Oct 2021 Parliament page
The Committee is seeking views on sport in our communities. The financial viability of community sports clubs is in doubt, with the future of many at risk even before the pandemic. The DCMS Committee wants to identify specific actions the Government can take to guarantee the future survival of the … Read more
10 Recommendations
1 Report
5 Oral sessions
3 Letters
5 Events
Activity timeline 10 events
20 Oct
2021
Report published
29 Jul
2021
Report published
13 Apr
2021
Oral evidence
2 Mar
2021
Oral evidence
12 Jan
2021
Oral evidence
1 Dec
2020
Oral evidence
1 Dec
2020
Correspondence
20 Nov
2020
Correspondence
20 Nov
2020
Correspondence
10 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 5 sessions
13 Apr 2021
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David Pond · GB Wheelchair Rugby Jane Nickerson · Swim England Joanna Coates · UK Athletics Lisa Wainwright · Sport and Recreation Alliance Ollie Dudfield · Sport for Development Coalition
2 Mar 2021
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Louise Morby Mark Lawrie · StreetGames Nahimul Islam Nicola Walker · Sported
12 Jan 2021
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Huw Edwards · UKactive Marg Mayne · Mytime Active Rebecca Passmore · PureGym Rich Emerson · The Climbing Academy
1 Dec 2020
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Dr Claire Jenkin · University of Hertfordshire Dr Esther van Sluijs · MRC Epidemiology Unit & Centre for Diet and Activity Research Dr Larissa Davies · Sheffield Hallam University Dr Rob Wilson · Sheffield Hallam University Kieran Maguire · University of Liverpool
10 Nov 2020
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Greg Clarke · The Football Association Richard Masters · The Premier League Rick Parry · English Football League
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fourth Report - Sport in our communities HC 45 29 Jul 2021 10 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
5 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Fourth Report - Sport in our commu…
Many National Governing Bodies and other sports groups and organisations were not financially stable enough...
Many National Governing Bodies and other sports groups and organisations were not financially stable enough to fully support themselves through the economic shock that was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a balance to be found between 30 Sport … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees that current funding models for sports organisations should be reviewed to ensure sustainability and will reflect on this in the new sport strategy, considering lessons from Covid-19. It also highlights Sport England's existing strategy to diversify investment approaches and support partners, rather than committing specifically to allowing greater reserves.
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8 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Fourth Report - Sport in our commu…
We welcome the introduction of the Community Ownership Fund but, at a time where many...
We welcome the introduction of the Community Ownership Fund but, at a time where many community groups have faced unprecedented challenges, we are disappointed that the bidding process did not begin in June 2021 as the Government promised it would. … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to working with successful Community Ownership Fund (COF) applicants to implement their bids. It notes the COF can help establish or buy at-risk sports grounds, but explicitly states that 'purchasing and upgrading sport clubs’ own facilities is out of scope'.
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Government Response AI assessment · 10 of 10 classified
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 1
Deferred 1
Rejected 2
Total 10 recs
Correspondence 3 letters
1 Dec 2020 To committee Letter from Richard Masters, Chief Executive, Premier League, re finalising a financial deal, 24 November 2020
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20 Nov 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to Richard Masters, Chief Executive, Premier League, re finalising a financial deal, 19 November 2020
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20 Nov 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to Rick Parry, Chairman, English Football League, re finalising a financial deal, 19 November 2020
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