In addition to supporting executive capacity the investment will enable the launch and implementation of the NGB’s next development phase as defined by the 2019 -2023 ‘Move with Purpose’ strategic plan.

Despite the term ‘Parkour’ first being documented back in 1998, its practice was only officially recognised as a sport, with Parkour UK awarded official NGB status, in 2016. 

“The sport is only at the start of its professional journey and we need to ensure the professional foundations are in place to support and safeguard the interests of our practitioners. I am leading a passionate board, driven by an ambition to amplify the social impact of Parkour across the country through best practice governance, a market research driven understanding of Parkour’s social value and successful strategic delivery,” says Dan Newton, the newly appointed CEO at Parkour.

“This Sport England investment will enable us to expand our resources and provide the vital capacity we need to deliver against our ongoing objectives. We intend to commission extensive independent market research to deepen the understanding of our community’s need and the value Parkour delivers to society.”

Parkour UK recently appointed two new independent directors.