Distribution of Household Support Funding via the ‘Supporting Youth Access Fund'

May 29, 2026 Director of Customer and Community Services (Officer) Approved View on council website
Full council record

Purpose

To support local clubs to improve accessibility for young residents who may not have considered joining a club due to financial constraints.
To support local grassroots organisations that may be struggling financially.
To foster positive relationships between Milton Keynes City Council and local sports clubs.

Decision

That the specified applications are approved to support projects or hardship reimbursements for the season.

Alternative options considered

To do nothing
Funding will be unspent and will be returned to the HSF, negatively impacting local sports clubs.
Clubs are unable to expand their current provision to support getting more children and young people through structured and well governed organisations.
MKCC is brought into disrepute by promoting a funding opportunity and not delivering.

Supporting Documents

Officer Decision Report - Supporting Youth Access Fund.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date29 May 2026