Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 63
63
Rejected
National Lottery funding for BFI requires thorough review to reflect expanded role.
Conclusion
The amount of National Lottery funding available to the BFI must reflect its role and remit, which has changed considerably since the allocations were last set. Determining where an increase for the BFI might come from, however, requires a thorough review across the different sectors and distributing bodies. Such a review is long overdue, and should not be delayed by the protracted uncertainty around the level of returns for good causes under Allwyn. (Conclusion, Paragraph 222)
Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation, stating it believes it is important to maintain stability in the current allocation system and will not commit to a review at this time.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The current allocation of good cause funding has been in place since April 2012; this long-standing arrangement allows for distributors to undertake long term financial planning based on predicted income. The new lottery provider, Allwyn Entertainment Limited, are implementing their transition plans. The government believes it is important to maintain stability in the system and therefore will not commit to reviewing good cause allocations at this time.