How do I measure the outcomes?

Being prepared

It is important to be able to show the investment is meeting the desired outcomes which lead to the long term sustainability of the service and continued support.

Has the investment led to:

• Increasing participation in sport?
• Improved community and user satisfaction?
• An impact on the council’s priorities?
• A difference to peoples lives?

To help achieve this it is important to:

• Understand the profile of, and main drivers for, participation in your area
• Use available data to inform your interventions and programmes of activity
• Ensure there is a joined up approach across key stakeholders to the delivery of sporting outcomes and is supported at a strategic level
• Support the voluntary and community sector, including community sports clubs, and understand the role they play in achieving the council’s outcomes
• Encourage working in partnership with NGBs and CSPs to increase participation
• Maximise commercial opportunities to increase participation
• Maximise the benefits of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games

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