Sport England – Shaping Physical Activity Across England
Sport England is the national agency driving grassroots sport, physical activity, and inclusion across England. Their mission is to tackle inequalities to help everyone, no matter their background, to take part in Sport and physical activity.
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Strategic Investment & Community Programmes
Sport England invests in local clubs, facilities, community initiatives, and projects that increase access and remove barriers to participation. Their funding schemes and grants support everything from park upgrades to community activity programmes, making sure more people can be active, regardless of where they live or their background.
Insight, Data & Planning Tools
A critical part of Sport England’s strength lies in its evidence, research, and planning resources. Tools like the Active Lives Survey, Local Data dashboards, and their insight reports guide decisions made by government, local authorities, schools, and clubs—ensuring sport strategies are data-driven and responsive.
Careers, Workforce, & Professional Standards
Sport England is not only a funder and strategist but also offers employment opportunities, placements, and roles in policy, data, development, and community engagement. They also enable professional standards in the sector and support capacity building across organisations and workforce training.
Explore the sections above or follow the links below to learn how Sport England supports growth, inclusion, and opportunity in sport.
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