Evaluation and Learning Report on Sport Unites

Interim and early findings from the first two stages of the Mayor of London's Sport Unites programme.

This report presents the interim and early findings from the first two stages of the National Development Team for Inclusion’s role as the Learning and Evaluation Partner for Phase 2 of the Sport Unites Programme, the London Mayor’s flagship community sports programme.

The Programme is broad in scope, complex, and in Spring 2024 the Programme included 10 funded organisations and 247 delivery organisations.

Sport Unites is making a significant difference to the lives of many children and young people across London, including excluded children and young people. For example, young people are having new experiences and meeting new people, feeling more confident as they learn new skills, acting with greater independence and agency, and are feeling a sense of community and connection.

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“The thing I enjoy the most about the sessions is that it feels like a family when we’re all together and playing. It gives us all a sense of belonging …” (Young person)
“The thing I enjoy the most about the sessions is that it feels like a family when we’re all together and playing. It gives us all a sense of belonging …” (Young person)
“Partners appreciated the collaboration sessions scheduled during the partnership, allowing them to meet likeminded organisations, bounce ideas off each other and share learnings.” (Funded organisation)
“Partners appreciated the collaboration sessions scheduled during the partnership, allowing them to meet likeminded organisations, bounce ideas off each other and share learnings.” (Funded organisation)

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