Case Studies

Discover examples of our previous work.

Case Studies | Examples of Our Work


Here are some case studies showcasing our recent work.

We strive for physical activity to be recognised for the positive impact it has through improved physical and mental wellbeing, educational attainment, social cohesion and economic development on the lives of the people in Dorset.


  • Safe Sport Day 2024 Safe Sport Day 2024 (PDF, 197 Kb)

    To celebrate Safe Sports Day 2024, read about our work within the safeguarding space

  • Ad Astra Case Study Ad Astra Case Study (PDF, 404 Kb)

    View Ad Astra Case Study on the benefits of participating in the Children and Young People Active Lives Survey.

  • Pavilion Dance South West - Case Study Pavilion Dance South West - Case Study (PDF, 1.4 Mb)

    Pavilion Dance South West was awarded funding from the Tackling Inequalities Fund in 2021, offering free street dance sessions to children.

  • Poole Grammar School Poole Grammar School (PDF, 519 Kb)

    This infographic shows how Poole Grammar School used our funding and Sport England's Active Lives Survey to embed an Active Culture within the school.

  • Dorset School Games - Move It Week Dorset School Games - Move It Week (PDF, 1.5 Mb)

    Dorset School Games Move it Week celebrated sport and physical activity and saw over 160 Dorset Schools and 50,000 children register to take part.

  • Opening School Facilities Opening School Facilities (PDF, 514 Kb)

    In 2021 Active Dorset was awarded an element of the national Opening School Facilities (OSF) Fund to help schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole (BCP) and the wider Dorset area to open their facilities.

  • Collaborative Working Collaborative Working (PDF, 7 Mb)

    Collaborative working and shared strategic vision key to the successful creation of Dorset ‘Picnic in the Park’ events.

  • Dorset Active Ageing Project Year Review (2019) Dorset Active Ageing Project Year Review (2019) (PDF, 185 Kb)

    Active Dorset is pleased to be able to share some of the progress from year one of our systems change approach to embed physical activity.

  • Volunteer Value Volunteer Value (PDF, 962 Kb)

    At the core of Active Dorset’s engagement with low levels of physical activity is the development of a volunteer workforce within the county.

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