Football Foundation response to Government announcement of £400 million investment into grassroots sport facilities

Responding to the Government's announcement of a £400 million investment into grassroots sport facilities, Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said:

“We welcome the announcement from the Department for Culture Media and Sport today that at least £400m will be invested in new and upgraded grassroots sports facilities alongside their plans to supercharge major sporting events. This joined up approach places sport at the very heart of communities up and down the country. 

“Thanks to funding from the Government and the Premier League and The FA, the Football Foundation has invested £1.2 billion to improve grassroots facilities across England. However we know there is still more that needs to be done.  

“In partnership with local authorities, County FAs and other community stakeholders, the Foundation has created Local Football Facility Plans for every local authority in England. These Plans act as a blueprint for providing the grassroots football facility improvements that each community needs and deserves.” 

“This funding announcement from the Government will help us to activate these plans and ensure every community in England has access to a great place to play.”