Richard Lewis

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Richard Lewis
Chair, Sport England
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The sporting landscape2. Sport England - adding
value3. Sport England - the organisation
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• The landscape
• We must believe in the value of sport
• Difficult times opportunity
• 2012 Golden decade
• Sport England strategy set

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More people satisfied with the aspects of sport
that are important to them 25 fewer 16 to 18
year-olds dropping out of selected sports

• One million adults taking part in more sport by
  2012/13
• Helping more young people to access five hours of
  sport each week

Appropriate talent support systems for each sport
so that more talented performers move onto elite
programmes
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• Funding
• Small grants programme
• Sportsmatch
• Rural communities themed funding round
• Sustainable Facilities Fund
• Innovation Fund

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• Adding value (not just funding)
• TV coverage
• 2012 legacy Olympic style preparation
• Research not rely on anecdotal information
• Focal point for expertise
• Major partnerships

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• The organisation
• Customer focussed
• Set standards
• Reflect best practice
• The Board sport focussed but robust processes
• Stability but planning ahead