This report highlights the work of Panathlon in schools providing competitive sports for children and young people with disabilities and special needs. Through both face-to-face and virtual opportunities Panathlon have reached 62,981 young people. In addition they have inspired schools to increase inclusive opportunities, as well as supporting young people through sports leadership experience. The research shows Panathlon have had a pos...This report highlights the work of Panathlon in schools providing competitive sports for children and young people with disabilities and special needs. Through both face-to-face and virtual opportunities Panathlon have r...
This report reflects on the challenges and successes of Goalball UK from grassroots participation to elite performance, including the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, and the IBSA European Championships. There is information about the successes and development of the performance pathway and schools programme for children and young people. The findings of the Annual Survey of the Goalball members community are highlighted, as well as cons...This report reflects on the challenges and successes of Goalball UK from grassroots participation to elite performance, including the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, and the IBSA European Championships. There is informat...
This research considers gender differences in attitudes, aspirations and participation in sport and physical activity. It also provides insight into viewership of women’s football by both boys and girls, as well as reasons for not watching. Furthermore it seeks to understand feelings towards the Women’s World Cup and if there is any influence on numbers of girls and boys dreaming of becoming top athletes. Another finding is girls see mo...This research considers gender differences in attitudes, aspirations and participation in sport and physical activity. It also provides insight into viewership of women’s football by both boys and girls, as well as reaso...
[Authors: Daniel T. Bishop, Prathiba Batley, Huma Waheed, Tamara S. Dkaidek, Gabriela Atanasova, and David P. Broadbent]
This research used a survey approach with parents and school children, considering the factors that enable or present a barrier to cycling. They used a COM-B (capability, opportunity, and motivation to engage in an identified behaviour) model to help with the data interpretation. Participants were 246 children (aged 9...[Authors: Daniel T. Bishop, Prathiba Batley, Huma Waheed, Tamara S. Dkaidek, Gabriela Atanasova, and David P. Broadbent]
This research used a survey approach with parents and school children, considering the factors that...
This report summarises the collaboration between London Sport, Karmabank, Perry Ellis, GLL and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, through which they were able to run a women’s-only swimming project. The positive impact this initiative had on the people involved was really powerful and the report breaks down some of the key elements of the project and participants. It highlights challenges and recommendations for future work. T...This report summarises the collaboration between London Sport, Karmabank, Perry Ellis, GLL and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, through which they were able to run a women’s-only swimming project. The positiv...
This report explains about Access Sport and their focus on inclusive sport and physical activity and the reasons why they are needed. It covers their work: training, supporting, resourcing, and system change. They have clear targets and have showcased some of their successes in both quantitative and qualitative formats. Their place-based multi-sport work called ‘Changing Places’ is highlighted with initiatives in Manchester, London, Bri...This report explains about Access Sport and their focus on inclusive sport and physical activity and the reasons why they are needed. It covers their work: training, supporting, resourcing, and system change. They have c...
Sport England and System Partners (including London Sport) commissioned this report by Sheffield Hallam University to collate the insight and learning around cost of living and its impact on sport and physical activity. It considers the following themes: sport economy, participation, clubs, facilities, workforce. Cost of living has had an impact on participation levels, and there are a number of challenges for example around retention o...Sport England and System Partners (including London Sport) commissioned this report by Sheffield Hallam University to collate the insight and learning around cost of living and its impact on sport and physical activity. ...
This report summarises the achievements of Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) in 2023. Their main annual ride had 800 active participants (with a lot more registrations) and despite the weather the event was seen as a positive experience. For 60% of people registered it was their first time taking part in the event.
Most of the 1136 registrations were male (57%), with 41% identifying as Female and 2% choosing not to disclose. Most were aged ...This report summarises the achievements of Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) in 2023. Their main annual ride had 800 active participants (with a lot more registrations) and despite the weather the event was seen as a positive...
This report provides some insight on the impact of Wild Swimming on Wellbeing. It discusses impact; covering social value and social prescribing. It also includes a number of case studies.This report provides some insight on the impact of Wild Swimming on Wellbeing. It discusses impact; covering social value and social prescribing. It also includes a number of case studies.
This report shows there is still work to be done to combat the inequalities affecting disabled people and their ability to take part in physical activity. Concerns include loneliness and the rising cost of living.
This research included 998 disabled people, alongside 976 non-disabled people (16+).
Seven themes were developed following discussion with disabled people and organisations:
1. Participation and Experience
2. Physical ...This report shows there is still work to be done to combat the inequalities affecting disabled people and their ability to take part in physical activity. Concerns include loneliness and the rising cost of living.
This r...