Publications

Below is a list of CCPR’s recent publications, along with brief descriptions of the various reports. For more information, please email Syann Cox, Research and Evidence Officer.

Getting the Ball Rolling - Sport’s Contribution to the 2008 - 2011 Public Service Agreements

This report outlines the 'Public Service Agreements' which drive Government investment and analyses the role of sport within these. In short we believe sport could contribute to achieving 22 of the 30 stated objectives, yet DCMS is mentioned in just 4. this suggests that the Government has yet to fully realise the power of sport and recreation.

CCPR (2007) CCPR Sports Club Survey, 2007
This survey of over 2000 sports clubs, commissioned from Sports Marketing Surveys, provides a deep insight into the health of sports clubs, including issues such as finances, membership, participation and volunteering.

CCPR (2006) Beyond the bottom line: An analysis of the social, technical and intellectual capital provided by National Governing Bodies of sport.
This report, undertaken by the Carnegie Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University, sets out to identify the various benefits that accrue from the work of the National Governing Bodies, beyond economic benefits, not just for those directly in membership of the NGBs, but for other participants, and for society more generally.

CCPR (2006) NGB funding: An analysis of the funding profiles of National Sports Organisations
This report, undertaken by the Carnegie Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University, compares the various income streams of national sports organisations, including many national governing bodies, via an analysis of annual accounts and a series of interviews with key personnel.

CCPR (2006) Sports clubs: Their economic and social impact
This research, commissioned from the Carnegie Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University, estimates the social and economic impact of sports clubs. Based on two surveys – of sports clubs and key volunteer administrators within clubs – this report analyses income and expenditure of clubs and club members, as well as volunteer roles, contributions and perspectives on key issues.

CCPR/Sport England (2005) A review of the economic value of countryside recreation and sports
This report, commissioned by CCPR and Sport England and undertaken by the Tourism Leisure and Environmental Change Research Unit and partners at Sheffield Hallam University, analyses published evidence on the economic value of countryside sport and recreation participation, including related employment. Its purpose is to inform the relevant organisations and decision- and policy-making governmental bodies.

CCPR (2005) CCPR Red Book
The CCPR Red Book demonstrates in detail how National Governing Bodies, clubs and volunteers add to the British economy and how CCPR member organisations add significant value in key Government policy areas, such as promoting health, creating sustainable communities and encouraging social inclusion.

CCPR (2003) Citizenship in action
This report, commissioned from the University of Sheffield, analyses existing research data to evaluate the contribution of voluntary sector sport and recreation to the agenda of the Active Community Unit and makes policy recommendations based on this analysis.

CCPR (2002) Everybody wins: Sport and social inclusion
This report aims to show how sport can help to deliver Government objectives on education, health, crime and social inclusion. It analyses recent research and Government agendas to demonstrate how investment in sport will yield multiple benefits.

CCPR (2002) Saving lives, saving money: Physical activity…the best buy in public health
This report presents the findings of a CCPR review of the measures taken by Health Authorities in England and Wales to promote physical activity through their Health Improvement Programmes. The report examines the various programmes and makes key recommendations.

CCPR (1999) A sporting chance
This report presents the findings of a survey on the rate relief policies of Local Authorities to voluntary sports clubs in the UK. This research aims to provide Government with statistical evidence on which to base a new policy regarding rate relief and the financing of community sport.