Department for Culture Media and Sport

sport england

What is Sport England?
Sport England is responsible for delivering the Government’s sporting objectives by promoting and investing in sport and delivering on the vision to make England a successful sporting nation.

Sport England have published a new strategy designed to build a world leading community sport system.

What else does Sport England do?
Sport England is responsible for promoting and investing in sport by distributing both Lottery and Exchequer funds to sport:

  • Working hard to make England more active and encourages people to get involved with sport
  • Distributing funding and invests in a range of sporting projects, primarily through sport's national governing bodies
  • Influencing decision makers and public opinion on sport.

How can Sport England help me?

If you have any questions about Sport England funding, you can contact the helpline on 08458 508 508 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm)

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