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Parkrun: Finance

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 3 June 2026UIN 3875

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will assess the potential merits of a designated fund to help local groups help establish ParkRun events.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. Local initiatives such as parkrun align with our commitment to place based working, enabling communities to co-create local solutions that break down the barriers to getting active.

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