What is the National Sports Foundation?
The National Sports Foundation (NSF) is responsible for levering new and additional private investment into grass roots sport in England, and for promoting the benefits of investing in grass roots sport. This is a great opportunity for both investors and community sports organisations to work together to improve the sporting infrastructure of the country.
For the private investor there's a chance to enhance brand profile, add value to existing CSR programmes and make a lasting impact on community sport in England. The increased investment in and commitment to community sport from the public and private sectors will grow sporting opportunities for all.
The IFI National Sports Foundation Programme
The English Federation of Disability Sport Operating Company (EFDS OC) submitted a consolidated application to the NSF Board in late August 2006.
The IFI application was submitted under the ‘Fit For Sport’ strand of the NSF programme.
Two seminars were held in July, one in London and one in Manchester, resulting in over 130 facilities expressing an in principle to commitment in this programme.
Benefits of the IFI National Sports Foundation Programme
It is clear that there is still much work to be done in the creation of inclusive fitness facilities. In addition to this, the NSF offers the IFI the opportunity to work with the private sector, with the private sector only receiving limited support to date.
The IFI offers a strong, tried and tested model of delivery with a proven successful track record. This provides applicant organisations with a product in which they can have confidence that it will enhance their business.
Registering for the IFI National Sports Foundation Programme
In order to draw down funding from the NSF, the IFI must obtain in principle commitment from prospective partner organisations to illustrate the amount of partnership funding that will be forthcoming.
If your organisation would like to register sites for support through the National Sports Foundation then please click here to download a registration of interest form. Please note that this should be sent to the IFI Office. 
