Summer of Sport
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.
Further details on the local investment plan will be added to this page as soon as they are finalised.
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.
