Wokingham Town Football Club, nicknamed the Sumas, was mentioned in the House of Commons by Wokingham MP Clive Jones last week.
During questions to the department of culture, media and sport, he said: “Grassroots sports clubs such as Wokingham Town football club are at the heart of our communities, but many clubs struggle to find and maintain facilities and equipment.
“Would the secretary of state consider convening twice-yearly meetings with grassroots sports governing bodies to strengthen collaboration and advocacy for community sport?”
In reply, the parliamentary under-secretary of state for dulture, media and wsport, Stephanie Peacock MP, said: “The Government is fully committed to working with the sports sector to support our vital grassroots clubs.
“We work closely with Sports England, an arm’s length body, to engage with grassroots sports across the country, and ensure that all sports are seen, heard and supported.
“Rather than duplicating existing forums, I welcome the creation of groups such as the national governing body coalition and look forward to working alongside it to effectively support the sector.”
