Sharing learning and practice to deliver better community outcomes through culture and sport.
8 organisations share their experiences to date.

Featured case studies

  • Cultural and Sporting Programme
    London Borough of Newham

    A comprehensive programme to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities in Newham.
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  • Babergh Be Active
    Babergh District Council

    A community safety scheme to engage disadvantaged young people between the ages of 13 and 19. Read the full story

  • Weekend Workout
    Sunderland City Council

    Open-access sport activities improving health and aspirations.
    Read the full story

  • Get Active in Your Community
    Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust

    A community sports outreach programme diverting young people away from crime.
    Read the full story

  • Leaps and Bounds

    Ballet Hoo!
    Leaps and Bounds

    Artistic experiences and personal development for disadvantaged 15-19 year olds and NEETs.
    Read the full story

  • Towner Art Gallery

    Towner Outreach and Inclusion Programme
    Eastbourne Borough Council

    Art as a catalyst to engage groups of young people and adults in positive activities.
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  • Music Making and Band Development Project
    Telford and Wrekin Council

    Using music as a vehicle for positive engagement with young people and improving attainment.
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  • Better Libraries, Better Lives
    Leicester City Council

    Increasing library usage among minority populations within deprived communities.
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Who can learn?

Beacon Culture and Sport is aimed at practitioners involved in culture and leisure. It is intended to share practice and learning in areas such as:

  • Setting objectives
  • Partnership building
  • Community engagement
  • Measuring local outcomes
  • Advocacy

How to get started

Explore eight good practice case studies from across the Country.

Each case study is supported with key lessons, downloads, and media



Guidance and tools

Are you setting up a scheme or need help evaluating an existing project? Use the Beacon tools to inform your planning and evaluation processes.

Data collection and evidence gathering to demonstrate contribution to outcomes. Start measuring success.

Planning or scoping a new project?
Use the good practice checklist.