Welcome to the Research and Evidence Portal. Here you will find a catalogue of relevant national and local physical activity and sport literature made up of reports and case studies that allows users to search by key themes, location, date and age. You can also find a number of practical toolkits and guidance documents to support the marketing and promotion of your programmes and campaigns.
Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health
Feb 2022
The Health Foundation
A review of government policies tackling smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol use in England
Annual Disability and Activity Survey
Jun 2022
Now in its third year, the Activity Alliance' Annual Disability and Activity Survey continues to track disabled people’s perceptions and experience of sport and activity.
Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2022-23 (Full Report)
Jun 2023
This year’s results show we are not seeing enough positive trends in disabled people’s perceptions and experiences of being active. Greater effort is needed to tackle inequalities that affect disabled people, especially to reduce loneliness and the impact of the rising cost of living.
Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2022-23 (Research Briefing)
Jun 2023
The survey was conducted by IFF Research from October to December 2022. 1,974 disabled and non-disabled adults aged 16+ took part. 28 disabled people took part in a series of online workshops to discuss the findings and ideas for future action.
Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2018
Dec 2018
We are all aware of the profound changes in our population structure and the demand that places on health and council services. But, in itself, getting older is not the problem. It’s the increasing number of years spent in poor health that drives demand.
At What Cost: School Games Organiser Insight Report
Feb 2023
This report analyses the impact of the 450-strong network of professionals on young people and school sport alongside the effect of delays in critical funding decisions.
Best foot forward: Exploring the barriers and enablers to active travel among 50-70 year olds
Oct 2021
Centre for Ageing Better
This report summarises the findings of The Centre for Ageing Better's work on active travel and, for the first time, sets out the factors that govern active travel behaviours in people aged 50 to 70.
Bridging the Gap: Understanding how to support people with long term health conditions to become more physically active
May 2024
We Are Undefeatable
We Are Undefeatable's 'Big Talk' public consultation was initiated to inform the resources the campaign should focus on developing, but contains insights worthy of review by anyone involved in supporting people with long term health conditions. It draws together input from those with lived experience and their network.
Class of 2035
Sep 2021
The Class of 2035 is a landmark policy and research report which explores the role that PE, sport and physical activity can and should play in young people’s education and development.
Defining Wellness Policy 2022 Report
Nov 2022
This is the first-ever study to define wellness policy and argue for why it is needed. Using GWI’s wellness economy data, the report provides, for the first time, a quantitative analysis showing the positive relationship between wellness spending, happiness, and health outcomes across countries.
