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<p>Supporting grassroots sport is a key government priority. Last year, Sport England
received almost £350 million from the Government and National Lottery to fund grassroots
sports projects so that everyone is able to access quality sport and physical activity
opportunities, and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that exercise provides.</p><p>Since
2019, Sport England has invested more than £117,000 across 24 projects into grassroots
sport in Tooting. This includes £17,500 of funding which was used to resurface the
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at Ravenstone Primary school. In 2022, funding from the
government via the Football Foundation helped develop a new 3G pitch for the AFC Wimbledon
Foundation, where they run walking football, a girls pathway and more.</p><p>The availability
of leisure facilities is a matter for the Local Authority. At the Spring Budget, we
announced a £63 million package to support public swimming pools, to be delivered
through Local Authorities.</p><p>The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has committed
to delivering a new sport strategy that will set the direction for the Government's
priorities and its role in the sport sector. This strategy will support grassroots
sport by having a specific focus on ensuring that everyone has access to appropriate
and accessible opportunities to get active.</p>
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