Place Partnerships programme will target 80-100 communities with the greatest need.
Sport England has announced a £250million expansion of a scheme designed to bring investment into local communities.
Sport England chief executive Tim Hollingsworth and Sports Minister Stuart Andrew announced the investment – funded by the Government and National Lottery – at Waterside Leisure Centre on Canvey Island, one of the places which will benefit from the scheme. “Where a person lives and the environment around them has a huge impact on how likely they are to be physically active. Too often, people in low-income communities don’t have access to the same facilities or opportunities as wealthier areas.”
“We will invest most in those that need it most so that everyone has an equal chance to access the very real benefits of playing sport and be physically active.”
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