London Sport’s new database will help target investment to clubs

London Sport has created and launched a new database which covers 6,891 sports clubs across all London boroughs.

The resource is set to play a key role in strengthening community ties and fostering active lifestyles in the capital. The dataset – which provides a detailed snapshot of where sports clubs are located within London, down to ward level – will allow local authorities and community groups to better target investment and support where it is most needed.

The new resource will also allow the Greater London Authority to incorporate sport and physical activity into its Civic Strength Index, which means there is no longer need to reach out to clubs individually. This will speed up the process and ensuring accurate, comprehensive data collection.

The database was created as part of the Civic Data Innovation Challenge (CDIC), using funding from the GLA as well as the non-profit Impact on Urban Health.

Indy Sahota, Engagement Manager at London Sport, said: “On this project, London Sport’s established relationships with key stakeholders helped us sourceand collate data effectively. By developing strong partnerships, we were able to invite honest feedback on the data we collected and ultimately create an effective database with strong data to ensure maximum engagement. As a result, the data we hold is invaluable.”