We invest public money to help organisations grow and help deliver the vision for sport. This includes money from the Welsh Government and the National Lottery. We make sure this money is used properly and delivers real impact.
Our investment approach is transparent and allows partners to make their own decisions in their areas.
We expect partners to meet, and exceed, a set standard for us to invest in them. To help this, we’ve developed the Arwain Cymru framework. Find out more about the framework.
If you’re a new prospective partner, please contact info@sport.wales.
Our approaches
We primarily use nationally held data about partners to inform our investment. For partners that we don’t have this data for, we use a principles-driven approach. This approach uses a framework where partners submit information about their activities.
Using data
We invest in national governing bodies (NGBs) and regional sport partnerships using data taken from:
- national surveys
- official statistics
- performance data
This approach reduces the need for partners to provide data and evidence to us.
Using principles
When we cannot get national statistics for a partner, we use 3 key principles to decide how much we invest. We look at how a partner is:
- creating an equal, diverse and inclusive sport sector
- enhancing Welsh sport
- building capacity in their organisation
The approach aims to invest in a range of different partners. Helping to focus resources and expertise across Wales and serve under-represented groups.
Appeals
Partners can appeal the process we’ve used to come to an investment decision. To find out more, read our appeal procedure.
Investment amounts 2025/26
These amounts do not include any ‘one-off’ funding given to partners.
National governing bodies
| Organisation | Investment amount |
| Angling Cymru | £34,971 |
| Badminton Wales | £410,265 |
| Basketball Wales | £399,833 |
| Beicio Cymru | £949,847 |
| BowlsWales | £197,929 |
| Cricket Wales | £320,971 |
| Football Association of Wales | £851,102 |
| Hoci Cymru | £318,124 |
| Paddle Cymru | £424,525 |
| The Royal Yachting Association Cymru Wales | £269,449 |
| Snowsport Cymru Wales | £44,962 |
| Squash Wales | £242,208 |
| Swim Wales | £1,157,726 |
| Table Tennis Wales | £527,683 |
| Tennis Wales | £494,635 |
| Wales Golf | £389,515 |
| Wales Lacrosse | £999 |
| Wales Netball | £381,743 |
| Wales Rugby League | £46,984 |
| Wales Weightlifting | £293,753 |
| Welsh Archery Association | £7,993 |
| Welsh Athletics | £989,869 |
| Welsh Billiards & Snooker Association | £23,980 |
| Welsh Boxing | £660,244 |
| Welsh Curling Association | £1,499 |
| Welsh Fencing | £18,984 |
| Welsh Gymnastics | £859,472 |
| Welsh Judo | £260,781 |
| Welsh Orienteering Association | £1,499 |
| Welsh Rowing | £359,825 |
| Welsh Rugby Union | £434,945 |
| Welsh Target Shooting Federation | £242,514 |
| Welsh Triathlon | £286,955 |
| Welsh Wrestling | £17,984 |
National and other partners
| Organisation | Investment amount |
| Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity | £40,000 |
| Colegau Cymru | £143,104 |
| Commonwealth Games Wales | £241,114 |
| Disability Sport Wales | £925,375 |
| Girlguiding Cymru | £37,250 |
| Leadership Skills Foundation | £80,377 |
| Sported Foundation | £97,000 |
| SportsAid Cymru Wales | £17,984 |
| StreetGames | £244,074 |
| The Black Swimming Association | £59,941 |
| The Outdoor Partnership | £200,618 |
| UDOIT Dance Foundation | £118,497 |
| Urdd Gobaith Cymru | £369,210 |
| Wales Council for Voluntary Action | £131,216 |
| Welsh Institute of Performance Science | £134,468 |
| Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport | £75,000 |
| Welsh Sports Association | £145,374 |
| Youth Sport Trust | £137,457 |
Sport partnerships
| Organisation | Investment amount |
| Actif North Wales | £2,366,481 |
| Central South Activity Partnership | £3,292,978 |
| Gwent Sports Partnership | To be confirmed |
| Mid Wales Sports Partnership | £797,139 |
| West Wales Sports Partnership | £2,286,433 |