NAVCA welcomes Sport England's announcement of a
consultation on funding for community sport. This consultation
looks at how Sport England distributes National Lottery money for
community sport and proposes some changes. NAVCA encourages its
members and local third sector organisations to complete the
questionnaire and influence how this funding is distributed.
Carrie McKenzie, NAVCA's Strategic Sports
Partnership Advisor, says "This presents a real opportunity for the
local third sector to ensure that the system for distributing
lottery funding for community sport is as appropriate and
accessible as possible. Local voluntary and community groups can
use sport to make a real difference to the lives of people in their
area. Sport can contribute to tackling social exclusion, improving
health and improving community cohesion and provide an avenue for
organisations. Lottery funding is vital to many small projects and
it is good to see Sport England consulting how this funding is
distributed."
To contribute visit the
consultation on funding for community sport on Sport England's
website.