Lincolnshire Open Research and Innovation Centre (LORIC) produced the report The Understanding the Economic Impact and Future Potential of Greater Lincolnshire’s Sport, Physical Activity & Leisure Sector following a 5-month study.

The research, which was commissioned by Active Lincolnshire, Active Together and Active Humber, found that the sector has a combined Gross Value Added (GVA) of approximately £788 million, which could grow to £804 million over the next 4 quarters if current productivity trends are maintained.

The data used in the report was gathered through a combination of desktop research, survey, open interviews, and group discussions, and represents the views of over 100 organisations from the Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland area.

The aim of this report was to answer the following questions:

1. What is the current and potential economic impact of the sport, physical activity and leisure sector of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland?
2. What are the current and future demographic trends that will impact the sport, physical activity, and leisure sector of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland?
3. What are the current and future trends that will impact provision in the sport, physical activity, and leisure sector of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland?
4. What are the skills gaps and development opportunities to develop a resilient and skilled workforce of the sport, physical activity, and leisure sector of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland?
5. What are the impacts of COVID-19 and the Cost-of-Living Crisis on the sport, physical activity, and leisure sector of Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland?

Take a look through our chapter summaries below for an overview of each section of the report, or scroll down to download the full report, and executive summary.