Project Details
Overview
The Social Research Unit, in collaboration with Exeter City Council, embarked on a transformative journey to evaluate the Sport England-funded Local Delivery Pilot, Live & Move. This initiative aimed to revolutionise Exeter and Cranbrook into active lifestyle hubs, targeting even the least active residents in specific areas.
Project Aims
Objectives for the project:
- Encourage regular physical activity in targeted communities
- Engage schools, workplaces, and communities in the initiative
- Tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each population
The Social Research Unit’s evaluation approach:
- To boost and collaborate on the test-and-learn methodology which the Live & Move evaluation team adopted
- Provide agile and responsive data to support continuous improvement
- Evidence how the programme facilitates system change
Outcomes and findings:
- Successfully identified strategies to boost physical activity levels in target areas
- Established a dynamic framework for community engagement
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of tailored interventions for diverse populations
Secondary impact:
- Strengthened the partnership between the Social Research Unit, Exeter City Council, and the University
- Aligned with the University's civic mission, reinforcing dedication to community wellbeing
- Encourage regular physical activity in targeted communities
- Engage schools, workplaces, and communities in the initiative
- Tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each population
The Social Research Unit’s evaluation approach:
- To boost and collaborate on the test-and-learn methodology which the Live & Move evaluation team adopted
- Provide agile and responsive data to support continuous improvement
- Evidence how the programme facilitates system change
Outcomes and findings:
- Successfully identified strategies to boost physical activity levels in target areas
- Established a dynamic framework for community engagement
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of tailored interventions for diverse populations
Secondary impact:
- Strengthened the partnership between the Social Research Unit, Exeter City Council, and the University
- Aligned with the University's civic mission, reinforcing dedication to community wellbeing
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/09/19 → 31/10/25 |