Influencing women and girls to become physically active in one of the most deprived areas of London. London Sport together with AudienceNet have been working as partners in a multi-stage research project designed to change how physical activity and sport is perceived, delivered and led by women in East London. The project aimed to explore the role of local influencers (people/places/platforms)...
This research, conducted by Sported, aims to understand the experiences of community sports groups throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It listened to the essential voice of these groups at key touch points as they faced unprecedented challenges. These reference points were essential to better understand how groups are navigating this new landscape, how experiences changed, and how organisations like Sported can...
This report uses secondary research to explore and summarise the significant challenges that disabled people have faced throughout the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. The document outlines the social impact of the pandemic, the effect that restriction measures have had on disabled people and the impact that this has had on their physical activity levels. References to the relevant research reports...
The COVID-19 Community Response Survey asks civil society organisations who work in London a small number of questions to understand the impact of COVID-19 and associated policy measures, such as social distancing, on vulnerable populations in the capital. The latest survey results reflect opinions and responses from the 8th-17th February 2021.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on everyone’s lives, but little research has focused on how teenage girls have been affected, especially in relation to sport and physical activity. This report offers insight into two key areas: Girls' lives and values during the pandemic: Women in Sport consider how life has changed for teenage girls and...
Between January and February 2021, Sported asked members to complete an online survey to highlight their concerns about the future of their organisation and the type of support they needed going forward. With 160 responses, members highlighted their worries surrounding finance and funding, as well as engaging their young participants after such a long time apart.
The report 'Support workers: attitudes, approaches and barriers to helping people with complex disabilities engage in sport and physical activity' was published by Sense in partnership with Traverse and Sport England. It highlights the key role support workers play in encouraging, informing and helping adults with complex disabilities to access sport and physical activity. The report includes key findings and recommendations, suitable for...
As pupils return to school, 64% of parents believe that the wellbeing of their children is more important than their academic attainment. The research, commissioned by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and supported by the Gregson Family Foundation, was conducted by YouGov, It highlights parents’ desire for wellbeing to be measured and tracked, with 76% of parents agreeing that “we...
More than two in three parents say they have seen their children’s physical activity levels decrease during lockdown, new research published ahead of schools reopening has found. The research, commissioned by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and conducted by YouGov, also found that only a minority of parents (21%) believe their children are currently active for at least the recommended...
This impact report covers 2019/20 — the second full academic year of the Youth Sport Trust's 2018–2022 strategy, Believing in Every Child’s Future. "In this report we share data, insights and stories from some of the young people whose wellbeing we have been able to support. Working together with schools and valued partners we have improved physical and mental health, nurtured the development...