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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government review the impact of the place‑ based funding model annually,...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government review the impact of the place‑ based funding model annually, publishing metrics to ensure that ‘doubly‑ disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods are being fully included in the process. (Recommendation, Paragraph 117)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the importance of targeting disadvantaged areas, stating DCMS has published guidance and is working with Sport England to prioritize high-need areas, but did not commit to an annual review or publishing specific metrics on funding impact.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
DCMS is taking a place based approach to tackling inactivity and recently published updated guidance on place targeting to demonstrate how investment goes into doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods.8 The Government is currently working with Sport England to prioritise areas of high need in their investment programmes.
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