Whether it’s the park you run through, the hall you do classes in or the pitch you play on, welcoming and accessible spaces have a big impact on a person’s experience – and likelihood of coming back. 
From 30 January 2017, sports clubs and community organisations will be able to apply for investment from the Community Asset Fund – a new capital fund dedicated to enhancing the spaces in your local community that give people the opportunity to be active.
As well as traditional sports facilities where people enjoy physical activity, there are thousands of outdoor spaces up and down the country – like canal towpaths, woodlands and open spaces – all with great potential to be used and enjoyed as part of an active lifestyle.
Sport England are keen to hear from any sports club or community organisation with a great idea that will make a difference to the places where people play sport and get active.
You might already own or lease a facility in the local community, are considering taking over some grounds or a facility that has the potential to be used for sport and leisure.
The Community Asset Fund is Sport England’s new, rolling funding programme and marks a different way of working.
For further information and to apply, visit: www.sportengland.org/news-and-features/news/2017/january/10/guide-for-new-funding-launches/