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State of UK Public Parks 2016

This report shows that there is a growing deficit between the rising…

School Games Review – Executive Summary Report

The Government’s new strategy for an active nation, ‘Sporting Future’ published in…

Appraisal of the Future Role of CSPs

After extensive consultation with and beyond the network, Andy Reed released his…

Inspired by 2012: The Legacy from the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The fourth annual report of the legacy of London 2012 captures activities…

Evaluation of Satellite Clubs: Final Report

In April 2014, Substance began a two-year evaluation of the satellite club…

The Inactivity Timebomb

This report quantifies the economic and social costs resulting from physical inactivity…

Active People Survey Disability Factsheet

This factsheet shows the proportion of disabled people taking part in sport…

Intervention Tone and Coach-Athlete Relations

This report explores how players react to coaching behaviours, observing the intention…

Game of Life: How Sport and Recreation Can Make Us Healthier, Happier and Richer

This report brings together the best available evidence to prove the well…

Reconomics: The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation

Three in four adults regularly use the outdoors to get active, making…