The research archive contains earlier research published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, or, as we may have been then, CCPR. The research is in date order starting with the most recent. If you're looking for a specific piece of research commissioned or published by the Alliance and can't find it below, contact Syann Cox.

Strategic Drivers for the Voluntary Sport and Recreation Sector (2011)

The Alliance and NCVO Third Sector Foresight worked together between April 2010 and March 2011 to identify some of the upcoming strategic drivers for voluntary-led organisations involved in the provision of sport and recreation. Research included a dedicated workshop to ensure the drivers were relevant to the members of the Sport and Recreation Alliance. The drivers covered are: lottery reform, managed migration and social cohesion, the 2012 summer Olympics, major sporting events, the regulation of civil society and the value of sport.

Sports Club Survey 2009 (2009)

Our biennial research into the health of sports clubs, taking a snapshot of club finances, membership levels, facility usage and future challenges and opportunities. With responses from over 3,000 clubs across the UK the results make fascinating reading. This survey was conducted independently by the Sports Industry Research Centre (SIRC).  

Getting the Ball Rolling (2009)

A report detailing the potential impact of sport for developing communities under the policy priorities of the Labour Government (1997-2010). Although this document is based on public service agreements which no longer stand, the principles within demonstrate how sport contributes to public services and community wellbeing in ways that remain interesting and relevant.

Sports Clubs: Their Economic and Social Impact (2006)

On behalf of the Alliance, the Carnegie Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University investigated the contribution made by sports clubs to the economic and social benefit provided to the wider community. The research focuses on 54 sports clubs within Leeds and explores expenditure by clubs, expenditure by club members, volunteering roles, reasons for volunteering and not volunteering and attitudes towards volunteering in sport.

A Review of the Economic Value of Countryside Recreation and Sports (2005)

Commissioned by the Alliance and Sport England, the Tourism Leisure and Environmental Change Research Unit conducted an analysis of published evidence on the economic value of countryside sport and recreation. The findings demonstrate the value and accountability of the field of countryside sport and recreation as a component of sport and recreation, of tourism, and of environmental activities broadly.

Citizenship in Action, Voluntary Sector Sport and Recreation (2003)

The University of Sheffield undertook an evaluation into the research evidence on the contribution of voluntary sector sport and recreation to the agenda of the Active Community Unit. The research commissioned by the Alliance confirmed the scale and importance of the sport and recreation sector's contribution to formal volunteering, especially by the national governing bodies and their clubs.

Saving Lives, Saving Money (2002)

Sport and recreation has a key role to play in delivering the Government’s public health agenda, and will help to reduce the long term costs of health care whilst improving people’s quality of life. This research analysed the 2001 physical activity plans from 55 health authorities in England and Wales to ascertain the extent of the plans with a view to highlighting and spreading best practice. The research concluded that there is a need for greater emphasis on sport and recreation throughout central, regional and local plans to promote public health.

Everybody Wins -Sport and Social Inclusion (2002)

A report collating case studies to outline the beneficial role of sport in crime prevention, health, education, social cohesion and regeneration. This research suggests that social inclusion can be tackled through sport and that doing so can provide a high return on investment.