Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 I know this sounds highly negative, but does anyone know what the point of commissioning this expensive sounding report is? https://www.rugby-league.com/article/55324/andy-burnham-to-launch-a-social-impact-report-for-rugby-league Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Browny 6,670 Report post Posted July 17 It sounds like it might be to consider the combined impacts of professional clubs and foundations and community clubs. In addition to measuring their economic impact, it will outline the positive social impacts made, and social capital generated - in areas such as health outcomes, the reduction in crime, improved education and employment outcomes, improved life satisfaction, volunteering, social cohesiveness, identity and aspiration. Quote I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 Yes but what is the point of doing that, ie what is the objective? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 2,859 Report post Posted July 17 It shouldn't be a secret that RL clubs often exist in the poorest parts of some of the poorest places in the country. In those communities they do great work. It sets them apart from many other sports clubs that won't go near these places. If anything an official report might help amateur RL clubs in deprived areas get some funding. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 909 Report post Posted July 17 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Eddie said: Yes but what is the point of doing that, ie what is the objective? So when public money is asked for it makes clear that the impact is more than just the income/outcome of the club's /RFLs books Edited July 17 by Bedfordshire Bronco 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 Money from who? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bird 104 Report post Posted July 17 I just don't understand the negative reaction. For clubs, events, governing bodies and anyone applying for funding, its vital to have evidence. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 5,193 Report post Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I know this sounds highly negative, but does anyone know what the point of commissioning this expensive sounding report is? https://www.rugby-league.com/article/55324/andy-burnham-to-launch-a-social-impact-report-for-rugby-league I doubt it was expensive. The RFL has worked with the Sport Policy Unit of the Business and Law Faculty at Manchester Metropolitan University to produce a report evidencing the various social impacts of the sport, brought together as "The Rugby League Dividend". Andy BUrnham is on Radio 2 tomorrow afternoon with Steve Wright, be interesting to here if he gives this a mention. The report will be a source of evidence of the value of Rugby League clubs at all levels that can be used when applying for Sport England funding, Government and Local Authority Grants and European Union Funding. Well maybe not the last come November It could also be used to influence sponsorship deals. 2 Quote Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 Well I hope it will be used for something positive, instead of filed away in a drawer like so much of this stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manx RL 1,101 Report post Posted July 17 20 minutes ago, Padge said: I doubt it was expensive. The RFL has worked with the Sport Policy Unit of the Business and Law Faculty at Manchester Metropolitan University to produce a report evidencing the various social impacts of the sport, brought together as "The Rugby League Dividend". Andy BUrnham is on Radio 2 tomorrow afternoon with Steve Wright, be interesting to here if he gives this a mention. The report will be a source of evidence of the value of Rugby League clubs at all levels that can be used when applying for Sport England funding, Government and Local Authority Grants and European Union Funding. Well maybe not the last come November It could also be used to influence sponsorship deals. Surely Catalans Dragons aren't to be excluded from EU funding whatever happens come November? Quote - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 5,875 Report post Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Eddie said: Yes but what is the point of doing that, ie what is the objective? It's all covered in the press release. It's exactly what you'd expect a forward looking governing body to do. 1 Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 4,961 Report post Posted July 17 Bizarre response from some quarters. The key paragraph, perhaps, is from Rimmer: “Government, statutory and non-statutory funders are increasingly looking to organisations to evidence and evaluate their contribution to society in new ways. This report, and our upcoming Impact Reports, will do that. Our sport has a particularly strong narrative, and increasingly policy makers know that Rugby League is a trusted partner able to make a measurable difference to people in communities who many other sports find harder to reach.” Rugby league does great work so why shouldn’t the game measure it and be rewarded for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 3,530 Report post Posted July 17 (edited) “Government, statutory and non-statutory funders are increasingly looking to organisations to evidence and evaluate their contribution to society in new ways. Politicians asking sport sto prove they're worth having around I wonder if they'll withdraw funding from many on this basis? Edited July 17 by Oxford Quote “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 What funding do the Government give RL though, other than the World Cup 2021 money which I understand from the BBC podcast this week is guaranteed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 4,961 Report post Posted July 17 4 minutes ago, Eddie said: What funding do the Government give RL though, other than the World Cup 2021 money which I understand from the BBC podcast this week is guaranteed? Could be funding from central government, quangos, local government, charities/NGOs or the private sector. There’s lots of government, statutory and non-statutory funders out there! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M j M 2,777 Report post Posted July 17 42 minutes ago, Eddie said: What funding do the Government give RL though, other than the World Cup 2021 money which I understand from the BBC podcast this week is guaranteed? The document you can download on the following link shows over the past ten years Sport England funding of: £58.8m where RL is the 'Main Sport' in an award £212.1m where RL is a named sport supporting an award. https://www.sportengland.org/funding/what-have-we-funded/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 5,193 Report post Posted July 17 3 hours ago, Manx RL said: Surely Catalans Dragons aren't to be excluded from EU funding whatever happens come November? Good point, you also have TO and TWP, however I don't know if they will be included in the report, I would guess not, but French teams would not be excluded from applying for or receiving EU funding. Quote Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 909 Report post Posted July 17 4 hours ago, Eddie said: Money from who? Public funding goes to sport in many ways E.g. The Wakefield stadium development I believe relies on council funding. If the case for social capital can be made then the stadium has more chance of the funding 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 908 Report post Posted July 17 Ok thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 5,193 Report post Posted July 17 The thread title is actually misleading as this is not a report commissioned by Andy Burnham, he will be merely involved in presenting the results. 1 Quote Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ackroman 554 Report post Posted July 18 Social impact is the new big thing. There are lots of grants and public money available to support such activities. The club's however may have to become community interest companies to access it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckn 10,669 Report post Posted July 18 1 hour ago, Ackroman said: Social impact is the new big thing. There are lots of grants and public money available to support such activities. The club's however may have to become community interest companies to access it. Moving to CIC status helps reassure investors and grant givers that it's not going to just go into the pockets of the owners. Many grant givers these days will not give without CIC or Charity status. 2 Quote “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime" - Mark Twain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleD 4,560 Report post Posted July 18 2 hours ago, Ackroman said: Social impact is the new big thing. There are lots of grants and public money available to support such activities. The club's however may have to become community interest companies to access it. Isn’t that what the club Foundations are set up for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 8,970 Report post Posted July 18 6 minutes ago, DoubleD said: Isn’t that what the club Foundations are set up for? That's exactly what they're for. Plus it gives clear separation in the minds of funders, staff, everyone that *this bit* is the professional rugby bit and *this bit over here* is the 'in the community' arm. 1 Quote Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 2,859 Report post Posted July 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, DoubleD said: Isn’t that what the club Foundations are set up for? Club foundations are always going to be one arm of the pro team though aren't they. They're not going to be much use in helping Eastmoor build new changing rooms or Dewsbury Moor get funding for coaches to go on coaches courses. Foundations also work in different areas often directly in schools. Regardless they should be hand in hand. Edited July 18 by Tommygilf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites