Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment they have made of the adequacy of the existing membership fee threshold for participants in the CASC scheme.

The Government recognises the important role that Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) play in supporting grassroots sport and promoting participation across the UK.

CASC rules, including the threshold for annual membership fees, are designed to ensure clubs that benefit from the scheme are accessible and affordable for people across all communities in the UK.

The current rules require that clubs membership fees must be set at a level that does not represent a significant barrier to participation.

The Government keeps the monetary thresholds for the CASC scheme under review. Any case for change must be weighed carefully against wider tax and spending priorities and support the scheme’s objectives to remain fair and inclusive. Currently, there are no plans to change thresholds in this area.