National Evaluation of Community Sport Activation Fund (CSAF)

Presentation on National Evaluation 1.Purpose of evaluation 2.Methods of evaluation 3.How CFE Research will work with projects 4.Benefits of the evaluation 5.What projects need to do

1. Purpose of evaluation

2. Methods of evaluation

How we’ll do the evaluation Yearly online survey of project leads Short online survey of all participants at registration & then annual progress surveys 15 detailed case studies with up to 8 interviews across 2 sampling points (or equivalent qualitative methods) o …of which, 6 will be case studies focusing on the Social Return on Investment (SROI) 30 in-depth interviews

Indicative content of participant surveys Baseline SurveyAnnual Survey  Demographics  How they found out about the project  What motivated them to join  Length of time with project  Previous sports participation  Assessment of deadweight (what would have happened anyway)  Previous/current sports participation  Measure key impacts (inc wider outcomes e.g. improved health)  Assessment of attribution (how much of it is to do with CSAF funding/project)  Amount of sport they undertake outside of the project  If not undertaking sport, why they no longer participate  Wider outcomes measured e.g. movement into sports volunteering, the extent to which they have encouraged others to participate in sport  Their views on the project e.g. what works well & what motivates them to continue engaging in sport

3. How CFE Research will work with projects

Working with projects – supporting activity Share a briefing document outlining the evaluation (aims & objectives) for all project staff & partners Attend regional workshops & update on progress/learning from evaluation Support/advice to projects taking part in case studies Share findings (e.g. from survey) back to each project Direct contact details to discuss any issues relating to the evaluation

Online survey of project leads Online survey of participants: o CFE Research will send each project lead a unique web-link to a registration survey – to be disseminated to each new participant o CFE Research will request contact details from participants during registration survey & will then contact directly for annual surveys Consult with SE/projects on content of annual surveys, depth interviews with participants & case studies Working with projects - making it happen

4. Benefits of the evaluation

Benefits of national evaluation for projects 1.Understand what works, how & what context 2.Evidence the impact of what you are doing 3.Make the case for investing in community sport

Tailored, annual short reports for every project

5. What projects need to do

3 things projects need to do 1.Talk to us! – mutual benefits of working together 2.Send out registration surveys, promote it, tell us about any issues (e.g. accessibility) 3.If selected for interviews/case studies – make the most of it!

Key contacts: Sarah Neat, Research Manager; Sophie Spong, Research Manager;