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Sport & Physical Activity

Sport and movement for inclusion, confidence, and health.

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parkrun Global

Annual Report 2024-2025

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2.3 million people took part in 126,593 events across 2,600+ locations — first time in history over 2 million participants in a single year
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£11m consolidated turnover (up from £9.4m); £16.70 in societal benefit returned for every £1 spent; Sheffield Hallam research estimates £667m value to UK economy...
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897,689 first-time participants; 309,220 volunteers contributing 2.2 million instances of volunteering; 190 new events launched in 20th anniversary year
Sheffield Hallam University research (75,000+ responses) shows life satisfaction improves after as few as two events; benefits greatest for least active; £10 returned in healthcare benefits alone per £1 spent
Sport & Physical Activity Children
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Impact Report 2024

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40,880 young people's responses analysed; estimated social value of £4,400 per person per year from wellbeing improvements
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Significant improvements in 6 out of 7 skills measures including teamwork, resilience, confidence, emotional management, problem-solving and initiative
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78% of participants felt they belonged in their neighbourhood at completion vs 53% nationally; physical activity increased from 4.6 to 4.9 active days per...
DofE participation mitigates decline in life satisfaction seen nationally as young people age; life satisfaction improvements greater for girls, minority ethnic participants and those reporting poor health at start
Education & Young People Wellbeing
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Jack Petchey Foundation

Impact Report 2026

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Almost 200,000 young people reached — highest ever total, up 13% year on year
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12,485 Achievement Awards given; 250,000th award winner recognised in July 2025
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£10.7m invested through grants and programmes; 1.5 million young people benefited since 1999
94% of coordinators say scheme helps young people feel valued; 99% would recommend it to other schools and youth organisations
Education & Young People Sport
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Colchester United Community Foundation

Impact Report 2024/25

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10,000+ people supported each week across 40+ programmes and 650+ hours of delivery; 9,000 children, young people and adults reached through sports and education...
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40+ programmes delivered across sports participation, education, health and wellbeing and inclusion; programmes tackle loneliness, improve mental health, support young people and create inclusive...
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Official charity partner of Colchester United FC; uses the power of football to deliver community impact across Colchester, north Essex and beyond; Armed Forces...
Over 10,000 people reached weekly through more than 650 hours of community delivery across 40+ programmes — one of the most active EFL club community foundations in the region
Sport & Physical Activity Mental Health
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Yorkshire Cricket Foundation

Yorkshire Cricket Board Annual Report 2024

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10,038 children engaged in National Programmes across Yorkshire in 2025; 194 schools received Chance to Shine coaching; 520 Women and Girls teams active across...
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13 Chance to Shine Street projects delivered in diverse and deprived communities in 2025; previous record-breaking year saw 75,850 attendances and 29,025 young people...
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Official community arm of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, using the power of cricket to deliver positive impact across health, education, inclusion and community cohesion...
520 women and girls teams active across Yorkshire — reflecting sustained growth in female participation through targeted development work; 194 schools receiving Chance to Shine coaching in 2025
Sport & Physical Activity Mental Health
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RDA UK (Riding for the Disabled Association)

RDA Impact Report 2025

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39,000 disabled participants supported across 446 RDA Groups and Approved Centres; 13,700 volunteers; 1,700 coaches; 2,800 equines; 27,000 participants supported by RDA Groups in...
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95% of participants feel calm and focused during sessions; 90% feel more confident about themselves; 88% have better posture, balance and co-ordination; 82% feel...
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11,502 awards and qualifications completed by RDA participants in 2024; 32% of participants aged 16+ have very high life satisfaction — compared to just...
Independent evaluation (Insley Consulting, 2025) surveyed 1,216 participants, parents and carers across 378 RDA Groups — finding that 72% are better able to regulate their emotions, 71% are more independent, 68% have improved communication skills and 67% have developed new interests or aspirations
Sport & Physical Activity Mental Health
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Women in Sport

Impact Report 2024/25

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13.9 billion media impressions in 2024/25
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13.5 million people reached via social media; 80,000 LinkedIn followers; 30,000 newsletter subscribers
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1.3 million girls disengage from sport after primary school — Women in Sport's defining statistic, now embedded in national policy debate
Dear Sport' campaign film on Black girls and sport watched more than 127,000 times; cited by Dame Denise Lewis, Dina Asher-Smith and Shaunagh Brown; transforming how sport sees Black girls at CEO and grassroots level
Sport & Physical Activity Inclusion
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