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We recommend that the Government should provide national funding and guidance to enable local authorities,...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government should provide national funding and guidance to enable local authorities, clubs and community organisations to expand inclusive initiatives, (such as Play Streets, walking sports and evidence‑backed programmes like Big Sister), prioritising those that engage older generations, disadvantaged groups and young people with limited support networks. (Recommendation, Paragraph 109) 56
Government Response Summary
The government states local authorities receive core funding via the Public Health Grant to fund relevant services and highlights Sport England's existing strategy to increase participation for under-represented groups and its Buddle website for guidance.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government shares the Committee’s ambition to expand inclusive physical activity initiatives, prioritising those who face the greatest barriers to participation. Local authorities are provided with core funding to fulfil their public health responsibilities through the Public Health Grant, which funds a range of health improvement services, such as physical activity and weight management. Where appropriate, this could include funding community organisations that provide accessible opportunities for people to increase their activity levels. Local authorities are responsible for deciding how best to allocate their funding, including the public health grant, to improve the health of their population and fulfil their public health responsibilities. Sport England’s ten year strategy ‘Uniting the Movement’ reinforces their commitment to increasing participation in sport and physical activity for those from under-represented groups, including disabled people. They have ensured that each of their programmes impact directly on disabled people, alongside initiatives like the ‘We are Undefeatable’ campaign, and partnerships with Disability Rights UK, Activity Alliance, Aspire, Sense, International Mixed Ability Sport. Sport England’s Buddle website provides information, guidance and resources for community sports clubs and groups. This includes information on engaging different groups and people, including individuals with long-term health conditions, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, disabled people, and people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Source
Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Report
4th Report - Game On: Community and school sport
20 Apr 2026
HC 593
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
20 Apr 2026