97% of children reported feeling a sense of belonging when attending sport clubs supported by Access Sport
Launched in July 2024, Building Stronger Communities emphasises that by prioritising community engagement and creating a sense of belonging, community sport clubs can maximise other wider social outcomes, including improved health, wellbeing and life prospects.
Carried out via a survey and interviews with community sports clubs in Bristol, London and Manchester, this report calls on the sport sector to reevaluate community sport clubs’ ability to strengthen underserved communities.
Key findings:
To support sport and exercise providers, we have also developed a playbook that accompanies the report. This playbook informs community sport clubs practices and ensures a sense of belonging and community engagement are embedded in their approach.
You can learn more about our Building Stronger Communities research by clicking on the links below.
Read the summary report to learn more about the benefits of sport providers prioritising community engagement and creating a sense of belonging. Read more
Learn more about embedding community engagement and a sense of belonging in your community sport club. Read more
Read the full Building Stronger Communities Report carried out by the University of Bath. Read more