A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
About This Report:
This report sets out how economic development can be used to improve people's health
and reduce health inequalities in the UK. Its lessons are timely and relevant, with the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic showing us that people's health and the economy
cannot be viewed independently. Both are necessary foundations of a flourishing and
prosperous society.
Health inequalities are growing in the UK.1 Since 2010, life expectancy improvements have
slowed and people can expect to spend more of their lives in poor health.2 How healthy a
population is depends on more than the health care services available to them – it is shaped
by the social, economic, commercial and environmental conditions in which people live.3
Creating a society where everyone has an opportunity to live a healthy life requires action
across government. While social protection measures – such as income replacement
benefits, pensions, free school meals, social housing – are widely recognised as a core
mechanism for reducing inequalities, the impact of structural inequalities in the economy
itself has generally received less attention. This report contains case studies of economic
development strategies which look beyond narrow financial outcomes as measures of
success, and instead aim to enhance human welfare.
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100 ideas for the 2024 election from 29 sport, physical activity and Wellbeing organisations.
The Community Pulse is a longitudinal study of Sported members on the sustainability, needs, and ambitions of grassroot groups throughout the UK. It ensures the voices of small community organisations are heard
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Sport has the power to transform lives. Of course, it keeps us fit. But so much more. For the young people of this nation, sport unlocks life-long friends, introduces mentors, provides purpose, builds confidence – and keeps us out of trouble.1 It boosts academic prospects, combats mental ill health,...
The DCMS/ Government sport and physical activity strategy launched in the summer recess of 2023
Former England and Great Britain footballer turned pundit Karen Carney MBE has today published her major independent review into the future of domestic women's football
Active Partnerships National Organisation Strategy 2023-2027.
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
The Active Partnerships National Organisation is the national charity of the Active Partnerships Network – a collective of 43 locally-led, nonprofit, strategic organisations who, as valued system partners of Sport England with reach across every place in England, play a pivotal role in 'Uniting...
This report presents data from the Active Lives Adult Survey for the period mid-November 2021 to mid-November 2022. Data is presented for adults aged 16+ in England. This report contains a full year of postcoronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions. Release dates This release: 20 April 2023 Next release: 25...
This careers guide is an important part of our work. It is designed to help people realise their potential by showing clear routes into and through the sector. We hope you find the information contained practical and useful. There is so much happening within sport and physical activity. The best way...
A joint response from Sport England and UK Sport to the Whyte Review and actions taken to address the issues