What is the role of funding for an NGB?

• A. Use funds only for administration
• B. Invest in players' salaries
• C. Distribute funding to clubs
• D. Receive funding and then invest this money into their sport

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that funding for a National Governing Body is about reinvesting money into the sport to develop participation and performance. NGBs typically receive money from government bodies, lotteries, and national sport organizations, and they use it to support coaching, staff, facilities, competitions, development programs, and talent pathways. By channeling funds back into the sport, they build infrastructure and opportunities for people to participate and teams to improve.

So the best choice reflects that broader purpose: the NGB receives funding and then invests this money into their sport to drive growth and success. The other options are too narrow or misrepresent the role—funding isn’t limited to administration, salaries for players aren’t the main use, and while funds may reach clubs, the core function is to reinvest into the sport as a whole.