Give support to struggling families and their child stay active in sport

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Sport is the bedrock of communities and plays a vital role in the form of an individuals physical and mental well-being. The importance was clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic with many individuals turning to sport and physical activity to help with there mental health.

A survey found 80 % of people were concerned about the cost of living crisis will affect their ability to pay for their son or daughter to participate in sport. A range of physical and mental benefits came from sport. We’ve had one health crisis ( COVID 19) and we don’t want another. The government needs to help struggling families and their children to stay active in sport during the unprecedented times. Inspire a generation to be fit and health and not to have health issues.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

27 Aug 2022	Petition opened for signatures
31 Aug 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Aug 2022

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