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<p>Supporting grassroots sport is a key government priority. DCMS is working alongside
Sport England in order to support their ten year strategy to drive up participation
rates across all sports, including cricket.</p><p>Sport England has invested more
than £23 million into cricket over the last five years, including more than £3.9 million
to support grassroots clubs through the immediate challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In North East Hampshire, Stratfield Turgis & Hartley Wespall Cricket Club received
£20,000 in 2018 as part of the Community Asset Fund and £3,600 through the ‘Return
to Play Fund’ last summer, to support adaptations for the return of cricket post-pandemic.</p><p>Sport
England funding to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) focuses on tackling the
inequalities which exist within the game, such as expanding the talent pathway for
the women’s and girls game, increasing opportunities for disabled children and supporting
governance reform and inclusive leadership support across the County Network.</p>
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