• Sheffield City Council was invited to apply to Sport England (SE) for a grant of £100,000 for the purpose of implementing the This Girl Can Campaign in Sheffield in line with the national campaign. To help address the participation gap for women and girls in sport and physical activity.
• The Council have had confirmation that the application for a grant of £100,000 has been successful. The acceptance has been approved as required by the Council’s decision making process.
• The grant would enable the Council to work with city and community partners to engage women and girls in sport and physical activity.
• The Council would grant 3 People Keeping Well (PKW) anchor organisations £75,000 (to be split equally) and £25,000 would be spent within the Council.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/03/2020
Decision due: 12 Mar 2020 by Director of Place
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Tom Hughes Email: tom.hughes@sheffield.gov.uk.
Date agenda documents available: 19/03/20