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International relations investment

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International Relations Investment Strategies (IRIS)

UK Sport works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and other partners to help them build strong and positive relationships with their international and continental federations and other national and international sporting bodies.

Having a strong voice within these organisations is essential to ensure that NGBs can engage effectively with the international sporting community and key decision-makers, whilst also contributing to the development and governance of their sport at the international level.

To do this, we support and invest in bespoke long-term strategies for those sports that receive UK Sport World Class Programme (WCP) or Progression funding; or have an agreed Major Events hosting target. UK Sport may also provide limited International Relations investment to sports receiving National Squad Support Funding (NSSF).

As part of our 2021-25 International Relations strategy, we are focused on supporting NGBs to:

  • Strengthen their voice in European as well as International Federations

  • Extend their global network and partnerships in Europe, the Commonwealth and around the world to cement the reputation of NGBs (and that of the UK) as a globally connected, engaged and supportive player
  • Identify high-calibre, diverse and gender-equal candidates for international positions – not just on Boards but also sub-committee structures
  • Maximise the opportunities to host international meetings and events
  • Advance gender equality, diversity and inclusion; and be thought leaders in shaping and supporting reform in the governance, ethics, integrity and sustainability of international sport, while advocating for a thriving sporting system that takes action on environmental sustainability
  • Support and develop the voice of athletes on the world stage

International relations investment

Our investment process is supported by a basic framework and the principles of our International Relations investment into NGBs over the 2021-25 funding cycle. Our funding awards per sport can be found below. These awards are indicative of maximum amounts to be awarded and are reviewed on a six-monthly basis.

Organisation

Confirmed 2021-2025 Award

Archery GB

£ 80,000

Badminton England, Scotland, Wales

£ 44,500

Baseball Softball UK

£ 12,000

Boccia UK

£ 75,000

British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association

£ 13,500*

British Canoeing

£ 80,000

British Curling

£ 28,000

British Cycling

£ 80,000

British Equestrian Federation

£ 80,000

British Fencing

£ 52,500

British Gymnastics

£ 80,000

British Judo

£ 74,200

GB Climbing

£ 42,500

British Para Table Tennis

£ 40,000

British Rowing

£ 80,000

British Shooting

£ 77,000

British Swimming

£ 100,000**

British Triathlon Federation

£ 79,750

British Volleyball Federation

£ 12,000

British Weightlifting

£ 64,000

British Wheelchair Basketball

£ 67,000

British Wrestling

£ 12,000

England, Scotland, Wales Hockey

£ 80,000

GB Boxing

£ 67,500

GB Snowsport

£ 50,000*

GB Taekwondo

£ 80,000

GB Wheelchair Rugby

£ 54,000

Goalball UK

£ 12,000

Pentathlon GB

£ 50,000

Royal Yachting Association

£ 80,000

Skateboard GB

£ 25,000

Table Tennis England

£ 40,000

UK Athletics

£ 42,000*

British Paralympic Association

tbc

British Handball

tbc

British Surfing

tbc

British Basketball Federation

tbc

*Funding for a 2-year strategy 

**Received a higher bracket of funding due to being a member of two separate International Federations 

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