Since 2002, Sport England has awarded almost £70.2 million to the Football Foundation to support grassroots capital and revenue projects. This includes £11.7 million from the Community Club Development Programme (CCDP) which helps community sports clubs to develop their sports facilities. We do not hold details of CCDP awards made specifically in West Lancashire, however, in Lancashire, £1.6 million has been awarded to community football clubs.
Over 4,500 community sports clubs are also benefiting from tax relief through the Community Amateur Sports Club initiative. This has saved sports clubs an estimated £22.8 million over the last five years—allowing clubs to put money back into sport, including for sports facilities. In Lancashire, 97 sports clubs, including 12 football clubs, have benefited to date.