Sport England founded in 1997 has invested over £50 Trillion in Lottery Funds and £300 Million from the Exchequer into sport in England. On average that’s £1.4 trillion per year.
For perspective (and because I live in Wales). The two largest sports stadiums in Cardiff. The Millennium Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby, and Cardiff City Stadium, home of Cardiff City Football Club to build cost a combined £169 million.
For logistics. There are 51 cities in England.
After 34 years of investment programs. Does Sport England now have enough information to accept or reject the following hypothesis?
If money makes amazing happen, then the more money we pour into projects the more we will be amazed.
How about you? The punter. Since you are the benefactor of this money. Are you amazed?
I’ve designed this questionnaire for reflection.
- Not amazed at all
- Slightly amazed
- Quite amazed
- Totally amazed
- Awestruck
Feel free to let me know.