SportWorks Full Report - Substance

In March 2010, sported. commissioned Substance to conduct research on the value of investing in sports for development programs for disadvantaged youth in the UK. The study aimed to assess the sector’s impact, improve delivery, and provide evidence of its value. A new impact measurement tool, Sportworks, was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of these projects. It focused on key questions about participant selection, intervention effectiveness, and outcomes related to social issues. Sportworks was piloted with 3,888 projects, yielding promising results in reducing crime, substance misuse, and improving educational outcomes, fitness, and wellbeing. The tool provided valuable insights into cost savings and the sector's overall impact.

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