The latest estimates from the 2010/11 Taking Part adult survey produced by DCMS were released on 30 June 2011 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
The latest data from the 2010/11 Taking Part survey provides reliable national estimates of adult engagement with sport, libraries, the arts, heritage and museums & galleries. This release also presents analysis on volunteering and digital participation in our sectors and a look at cycling and swimming proficiency in England. The Taking Part survey is a continuous annual survey of adults and children living in private households in England, and carries the National Statistics badge, meaning that it meets the highest standards of statistical quality.
Also, John Davies of English Heritage has just completed some work on visualising the patterns of cultural and sporting participation in England.
John writes:
This work based on the Taking Part survey data produced by DCMS. Heritage is included in the pictures, although the scope is much wider extending across over a 100 activities. As far as I know, this is the first time this approach has been used on Taking Part. The idea is to try and literally see the bigger picture. I think it helps bring the numbers to life, although some of the findings are perhaps not that surprising. I’d be interested in any comments you might have, and feel free to send to anyone who you think might be interested in it.
See John’s work see: LINK
DCMS Publications: LINK
