Other regional research
The aim of this page is to link into other valuable information and research into sport and active recreation from across the North East.
Sport England North East Research and Analysis
Regional Profile This short profile draws on a range of demographic and sport-related information for the North East and compares these results to the same National results. Designed as an introduction for a ‘visitor’ to the North East. North East Regional Profile
Sub Regional Profiles The four profiles below are divided into Cy Sports Partnership (CSP) area and provide sport and demographic information. They are designed as a reference document and were correct at the date they were produced.
Durham
Northumberland
Tees Valley
Tyne & Wear
Local Authority Profiles These comprehensive profiles of each Local Authority area cover a range of demographic and sport-related information. They are designed as a reference document for each area. These were correct as at the date they were produced. Alnwick LA Profile
Berwick upon Tweed LA Profile
Blyth Valley LA Profile
Castle Morpeth LA Profile
Chester-le-Street LA Profile
Darlington LA Profile
Derwentside LA Profile
Durham LA Profile
Easington LA Profile
Gateshead LA Profile
Hartlepool LA Profile
Middlesbrough LA Profile
Newcastle LA Profile
North Tyneside LA Profile
Redcar & Cleveland LA Profile
Sedgefield LA Profile
South Tyneside LA Profile
Stockton on Tees LA Profile
Sunderland LA Profile
Teesdale LA Profile
Tynedale LA Profile
Wansbeck LA Profile
Wear Valley LA Profile
Local Authorities Survey Analysis This piece of research was undertaken by Northumbria University on behalf of Sport England in 2006/7 to gather information on the surveys conducted by Local Authorities with their residents and analyse the sports-related results of these surveys. Sport England North East Local Authorities Survey Analysis
Economic Importance of Sport in the North East This report was produced by Sheffield Hallam on behalf of Sport England. The report examines sports-related economic activity, sports related employment, and consumer expenditure on sport in the North East and compares it to the National picture. The latest report(s) are attached below:
North East Economic Importance of Sport - Report 07 North East Economic Importance of Sport - Summary 07
North East Economic Importance of Sport - Report 06 North East Economic Importance of Sport - Summary 06
Sport University North East England A report undertaken by The KSA Partnership on behalf of the Universities of the North East Sports Committee, One NorthEast and Sport England in 2005 to provide an understanding of the present contribution of university sport to the regional economic and social agendas, alongside the regional and national sport related agendas, a clear direction for university sport in working towards meeting national and regional needs across a wide range of agendas in conjunction with key partners and an awareness and understanding of the issues, sensitivities and barriers that will need to be addressed in order to move forward, and options for overcoming them through individual and collaborative action. Sport University North East England Report
Sports Skills Audit A report commissioned by Sport England and One NorthEast, by Locum Destination Consulting Ltd in 2004. The research findings set out in the report highlight the key issues relevant to the training and skills development agenda of sport in the region. Sports Skills Audit
Other North East Research and Analysis
Taking Part: The National Survey of Culture Leisure and Sport Taking Part is a continuous national survey in England undertaken by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport between 2005 and 2008. It enables measurement of the Public Service Agreement (PSA) target 3. Results of the Survey are released on a quarterly basis. DCMS Taking Part Survey website DCMS: Taking Part Survey Year 2 Estimates
Health, Activity and Enterprise A report commissioned by One NorthEast, in consortium with the British Heart Foundation and Trends Business Research, produced by Shared Intelligence in 2006. It covers the opportunities for enterprise, job creation and skills development in the sport and physical activity market, identifies the potential for new forms of services and development of existing services that could bring health benefits to the region, and suggests specific interventions that could be taken and commissioning of new NHS services in the region. Health, Activity and Enterprise Report
Rural Sports Tourism One NorthEast, in partnership with Sport England and with the support of North East Sport and the Countryside Agency asked Locum Destination Consulting to look specifically at the issues underpinning the growth and development of Rural Sports Tourism, in 2006. The purpose of the report was to provide information on the underlying economics of rural sport tourism to the stakeholders involved in regional tourism, sports development, and the rural environment. Rural Sports Tourism Study
Time Out – Young People’s Culture and Leisure Survey This research was commissioned by InfoNet, the research and intelligence arm of Northumberland County Council, and Northumberland Strategic Partnership on behalf of a wider partnership including Northumberland Sport, all six District Councils, the Regional Arts Council and the Museums Service. The survey was carried out by Information by Design in 2006. The main purposes of the research were to measure the levels of sports and cultural participation of young people aged 9-16 years, in general and at local authority level, and to identify frustrated demand, and barriers to participation, highlighted by young people. Time Out Report
North East Drugs Interventions Programme Sports Initiative This report outlines the findings of an initiative primarily aimed at using sport to increase drug users engagement with drug treatment, to improve their health and the quality of their lives and to re-integrate them back into the community, whilst accessing its resources. It highlights the benefits of engaging drug misusers in regular sporting activities. NE DIP Sports Initiative
NE DIP Sports Programme and Crime Reduction
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