We've collated guidance and research on how the cost of living impacts people's activity levels, how to get people active at a low cost and how facilities and organisations can adapt to keep energy costs down.
Together with our partners, we've undertaken a comprehensive review of evidence of the impact of the rising costs of living that England has experienced since late 2021, and have highlighted what this means for sports and physical activity.
From this, we've published a report that can be found below, with headlines including:
The evidence review captures the multifaceted challenges posed by rising living costs on sports and physical activities.
The response to cost-of-living increases has included the creation of a collaborative network which shares insight and learning, regularly, on the impact of things such as the SPSF, promotion of free activities and workouts, tools and webinars to support organisations and clubs and community groups reducing membership fees.
‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now’. Chinese proverb.
GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail, has launched a new website with the trail expected to be fully waymarked by the end of June.
GM Moving welcome Rachel Garbutt as our second Sport and Physical Activity Welfare Lead.