A research library of key reports on the sports and physical activity sector from a variety of sources.
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Most people who went to school in the UK will have played Rounders at school. However both elite and grassroots Rounders has a much lower profile among adults. It is a sport with a curious combination of high and low awareness.
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The DCMS/ Government sport and physical activity strategy launched in the summer recess of 2023
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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
- A growing proportion of clubs are in severe financial difficulty, operating with low reserves following COVID-19 – this is currently the case for a quarter of clubs and is expected to rise to a third in the coming year