Jersey Sport says this was the largest single-year funding commitment in the organisation's history.
A sports charity has said it will invest £1m into local sport in 2026.
Jersey Sport said this marked the largest single-year funding commitment in the organisation's history.
David Kennedy, ceo of Jersey Sport, said the charity had worked to ensure funding was aligned with the needs of local sport.
"Distributing £1 million in 2026 is not just a milestone, it's a statement of what's possible when passion and perseverance come together," he said.
He said for the past two years funding in sport had been Jersey Sport's number one priority.
Jersey Sport said funding had risen from £300,000 in 2024 to almost £800,000 in 2025, before reaching the £1m mark in 2026, which includes proceeds from the Channel Island Lottery.
It said the increase in investment represented a step-change in the level of support available to clubs, athletes and community sport across Jersey.
Mr Kennedy added: "I have always said that we will be judged by the impact we make, not the intentions we have.
"This investment gives sports a powerful platform to grow, and we look forward to working with partners to ensure this momentum is sustained for years to come."
'Deliver services'
Jersey Sport said one of the organisations benefiting from the funding was Skateboard Jersey.
Phil Minty, chair of Skateboard Jersey, said: "The funding we received from Jersey Sport in 2025 has helped us to build sustainability.
"This has allowed us to have more of a presence at the skatepark, supporting more young people to challenge themselves while learning an exciting and demanding activity."
He added: "We're now confident in our ability to deliver services to a wide range of islanders and excited to see what 2026 brings with Jersey Sport's support."
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