Summer of Sport
Summer of Sport 2026: Making a difference across Angus
Summer of Sport 2026 brought together local clubs, community organisations and partners to provide free and low-cost opportunities for children and young people across Angus. Through a shared commitment to reducing barriers to participation, the programme helped more children and young people get active, try new activities, build confidence and connect with ongoing opportunities in sport and physical activity.
Summer 2026 Highlights
13 funded delivery partners
566+ activity sessions delivered
1,564+ children and young people engaged
Opportunities delivered across football, rugby, cricket, swimming, sailing, disability sport, running and multi-sport activities
A strong focus on inclusion, affordability and accessibility for all young people aged 3-26 years
National Context
On 28 January 2026, the Scottish Government announced the national Summer of Sport 2026 programme. Investment is intended to provide free or low-cost, inclusive opportunities for children and young people aged 3–26 to get active, stay active and improve their lives; with a particular focus on reducing barriers to participation and addressing poverty-related inequality.
The investment is intended to support activity during the summer of 2026 and create a lasting through to March 2027 by strengthening pathways into sustained participation in school, club and community sport.
Local Angus Context
The approach for how this investment is being delivered locally is being developed by the steering group for the Angus Sport and Physical Activity Framework. This group includes representatives from ANGUSalive, Angus Council, Angus Health & Social Care Partnership, Dundee & Angus College, Public Health Scotland, sportscotland and Voluntary Action Angus.
Summer of Sport Funded Partners
View the list of local community groups who have been allocated funding from Summer of Sport.
A charitable organisation made up of athletes, parents, professionals, coaches and people with an interest in disability sport.
The charity leads the development of sport and physical activity in Angus for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory, learning disability.
parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning.
Community football in Brechin.
Forfar Community Football Trust (formally known as Station Park Community Trust) was formed in 2012 in partnership with Forfar Athletic FC and Forfar Farmington FC and Angus Council.
Whether you’re into dinghy sailing, skiff rowing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of Forfar Loch, there’s something for everyone.
The Kirriemuir Youth Project aims to improve the quality of life of young people living in the Kirriemuir area, for young people to improve their confidence, develop better relationships (personal, social & integrational) & to increase their participation in positive activities.
well-being, developing life skills, improving opportunity and building stronger communities.
