Question reference: S5W-00422
- Date lodged: 2 June 2016
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Current status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 16 June 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what funding it makes available to community-based sports clubs that are run by volunteers, and whether it plans to increase this.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to continue to support sport at grassroots level, and provides funding and support for community based sports clubs through our national agency for sport, sportscotland.
sportscotland has a portfolio of programmes within their 2015-19 corporate plan which aim to increase the number and quality of opportunities to participate, develop and progress in sport. This portfolio provides leadership for club development and, where possible, support clubs to continue being or become a self-sustaining part of the sporting system. For 2016-17, sportscotland has allocated £10.8 million to the clubs and communities portfolio.
sportscotland also remains committed to supporting sports clubs by creating community sports hubs which focus on sustainable, community-led approaches that get clubs working together to develop welcoming, safe and fun environments for sport. There are currently 155 community sports hubs operational across Scotland, with a new target of 200 by 2020, supported by further sportscotland investment of £6 million. Other funding strands which are open to sporting clubs via sportscotland are Awards for All, Direct Club Investment and Sports Facilities Fund. Future Scottish Government funding will be determined by future spending reviews.