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Have you seen the news today? Exciting developments are unfolding at Sport England! “Sport & activity generates over £100 billion in social value a year and relieves pressure on the NHS,” finds Sport England! Sport England has just published an updated national social value model for community sport and physical activity. The report highlights the incredible wellbeing benefits for adults, children, and young people who participate in or volunteer for sport, while also showcasing the broader savings to the health and social care system. This further demonstrates how essential sport and physical activity are to building a happy, healthy nation! Read the full report from Sport England here: https://lnkd.in/eQxeW4zq #SocialValueReport24 #SportForGood #HealthAndWellbeing

We are excited to see this crucial work on creating a global consensus for measuring social value in sports and physical activity. At 4GLOBAL, we are committed to supporting consistent, global approaches to measuring the value and impact of the health and fitness sector. Our goal is to help demonstrate the far-reaching benefits sport has on society.   A big thank you to Professor Alfonso Jimenez and the SROI Modelling Task Force members for their efforts in driving this initiative forward. We look forward to contributing to these conversations and supporting activities across the UK and European DataHub projects. #SocialValue #SportForGood #GlobalImpact #4GLOBAL #HealthAndFitness #CommunityDevelopment

VERY RELEVANT... As we have highlighted extensively during the last 2 years in several forums and events across the world, there is a growing demand globally, for policy makers, practitioners, and academics to measure the broad benefits of sport and physical activity at the individual, community, and population level. And whilst some benefits of physical activity and sport have been evidenced through research, often these benefits have focused on physical health, with limited high-quality evidence on the wellbeing and social benefits quantified at scale. This is due to significant research gaps but also due to a lack of global consistency of what benefits to assess and a lack of robust tools and methods to accurately measure associated outcomes. In response to the growing need to advocate for the broad benefits of Sport and Physical Activity, we urgently need to understand the social benefits and value of participation. As a result, we established back in October 2022 a "SROI Modeling Task Force" focused on delivering an International Consensus using Delphi methodology... In the "dream team" for this unique challenge: Professor Larissa Davies Dr Lindsey Reece Xián Mayo Dr. Ines Nieto (Senior Research Fellow), plus Dr. Andreia Santos (health economist) from WHO Physical Activity & Health Unit serving as external observer. And the first step on this challenging project was to complete a (massive) systematic review to inform the Delphi study. Delphi is now completed (and paper under review), and the 1st key main output from our SROI modelling project is finally published!!! If you are interested in understanding the social and economic impact of physical activity and sports participation (an active life) and its contribution to society in the different domains included in the SROI, please access the paper and enjoy the reading... (including the almost 200 pages of supplementary material). Thank you very much to EuropeActive President´s Council for Operators to support the project with the required funding thorough THiNK Active Research Unit, and to Andreas Paulsen for his unique vision and leadership, EA team and former Board members... GO fit Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Fundación España Activa alfonso arroyo Lorenzo Juan Maria Fernandez Carnicer David Stalker FCIMSPA ukactive David Pozos European Commission UNESCO International Olympic Committee – IOC World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler Kai Troll Martin Sheppard FCIMPSA, MSAPIA Human Kinetics 4GLOBAL PLC Steven Ward Steve Mann

We’re proud to share the incredible work of our COO, Deniece MacDonald. After 13 years of military service, Deniece’s commitment to supporting veterans remains unwavering. Recently, Deniece joined a group of volunteers, working alongside a skilled stonemason, to restore the graves of 12 local veterans in South Gloucestershire. The team didn’t just focus on physical restoration; they ensured each volunteer was provided with the life stories of the men buried there, bringing a personal connection to their efforts. The volunteers meticulously cleaned and helped restore each gravestone. As a final tribute, wildflowers were sown, adding a touch of life and remembrance to these resting places. These men, who served in WW1 and returned to spend their remaining days in this quiet part of the country, may not have been decorated with medals or held high ranks, but their contributions were no less significant. Their service, sacrifices, and dedication during one of history’s most difficult periods deserve to be honoured and remembered.   Thanks to funding from The Veterans' Foundation the organisers and the volunteers, this project will help preserve the memory of these soldiers and ensure their legacy lives on. You can read more about this amazing project here: https://lnkd.in/eWpM68UZ

Nonprofit organizations are under growing pressure to prove the impact of their work—not just to funders, but also to their communities. That’s why Daxko and 4GLOBAL PLC have teamed up to offer a new integration that helps wellness centers track and showcase the real health outcomes of their programs. By measuring how efforts prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, nonprofits can use this data to improve community health and secure the funding they need to keep growing. 🌱 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exA4NKBQ #nonprofitimpact #healthoutcomes #wellnesstech #daxko #4global

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Daxko as we introduce our social value reporting and global expertise to the US market. This collaboration will provide YMCAs and nonprofit wellness centers with a powerful tool to quantify their societal impact, highlighting the significant role they play in the prevention of physical and mental health outcomes. With these measurable insights, facilities can strengthen their donor and fundraising efforts by demonstrating the tangible impact of their programs on the individuals and families they serve. Read more about the partnership, here: https://lnkd.in/exA4NKBQ If you’re interested in learning more about how you can generate the social value of your facility – contact us directly, email us on inquiries@4global.com or reach out to Neil Tandy. #daxko #4global #nonprofit #nonprofitimpact #healthoutcomes #wellness #wellnesstech

🌟 Celebrate ukactive's National Fitness Day 2024 with 4GLOBAL! 🌟 At 4GLOBAL, we believe in the power of physical activity to transform lives. On this National Fitness Day, we’re reminded of the immense value that movement brings to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it's a walk in the park, a game of football, or a gym session, every bit of movement counts. Together, we’re building a healthier, more active nation – and we're proud to play our part through innovative data-driven insights that inspire change. Let’s get everyone moving! 🚶♂️🏃♀️⚽ Join us in celebrating the power of physical activity today and every day. Learn more about how we are playing our part by visiting www.4global.com #NationalFitnessDay #4GLOBAL #PhysicalActivity #SportsData #GetMoving #ChangeThroughSport #HealthyNation

🚴♀️ Celebrating the impact of cycling across the UK! 🚴♂️ We're proud to have supported British Cycling’s Places to Ride programme, combining our technology, data and insight tools to help demonstrate impact, with the programme delivering 156 new and upgraded community cycling facilities nationwide. This initiative has inspired more people to ride, connected communities, and broken down barriers to participation—all while addressing inequalities and delivering measurable social value benefits. Manus Twomey, National Facilities Development Manager, British Cycling: "British Cycling’s Places to Ride programme was delighted to partner with 4GLOBAL in the monitoring and evaluation of the largest investment ever made in community cycling facilities. The 4GLOBAL team played the lead role in providing British Cycling with an online reporting platform, assisting in the collection of project performance data. The dashboard that 4GLOBAL designed allows us to develop accurate social value data across both individual and groups of facilities and areas, crucially, helping us evidence the overall impact of the investment." Working alongside Edge Hill University, we’re thrilled to see the positive impact of this partnership, transforming communities and creating a lasting legacy for cycling. Read more about the journey here: https://bit.ly/3AKECK7 At 4GLOBAL, we believe in the power of data to drive change and evidence the real-world impact of investments. This project is a testament to how our tools help create healthier, more connected communities. #PlacesToRide #CyclingCommunity #SocialValue #Partnership #4GLOBAL #DataDriven #BritishCycling #CommunityImpact #CyclingForAll

Our very own Steve Mann and Alexandra Orlando OLY, MBA will be representing 4GLOBAL PLC at the YCEO Summit in Minneapolis this week, which brings together YMCA Executives from across the USA! We are excited to be partnering with Daxko on an innovative integration that provides operators a powerful tool to measure and demonstrate the positive impact of their programs and member participation on their contribution to community health. This is an incredible opportunity for 4GLOBAL to showcase how our Social Value solution allows daxko customers to unlock the full potential of their data. We’re thrilled to be part of this important forum to help YMCAs make data-driven decisions that truly benefit their communities. #dataexcellence #innovation #socialvalue #4global #daxko #y-usa

We’re proud to announce the publication of our latest Moving Communities report, featuring insights derived from the most extensive public sector leisure facility data sample ever gathered. This report delivers a detailed analysis of sector performance over the past two financial years, covering participation trends, usage metrics, and financial health. It also highlights the critical social value contributions made by the sector. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the continued support from our public operating partners, local authorities, data integration collaborators, and sector champions. Your partnership enables us to elevate the importance of industry-wide data reporting. This initiative is a clear example of the power of collaboration, driven by data and insight. Developed in collaboration with Sport England and powered by 4GLOBAL PLC DataHub, Active Insight, Right Directions (Management) Ltd, Sheffield Hallam University, and CIMSPA. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/ewDBDHJk ukactive: https://lnkd.in/eu9hhSye HCM: https://lnkd.in/emD-GRbq #data #insight #sport #leisure #activewellbeing #LeisureIndustry #CommunityImpact #PublicSector #ActiveCommunities