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Provision for active leisure. Key Terms:- Public sector Private sector Voluntary sector Best Value. Funding in sport. There are 3 sectors you need to know about in relation to the active leisure provision. You will need to know the characteristics and objectives of the:-. Public Sector.
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Provision for active leisure Key Terms:- Public sector Private sector Voluntary sector Best Value
Funding in sport There are 3 sectors you need to know about in relation to the active leisure provision. You will need to know the characteristics and objectives of the:-
Public Sector Public sector organisations are owned by local authorities and trade on a profit loss basis. Public sector provision includes Swimming pools, leisure centres and skateboard parks. Characteristics • Owned by local authorities. • Open to all (non exclusive). • Run as business operations- aim to break even. • Trade on set prices according to pre-set budgets. • Facilities are adequate or improving. Objectives • Increase health and fitness of individuals and community as a whole. • Increase social control and reduce crime. • Improve social integration • Provide for social needs, equal opportunities and social inclusion • Regenerate areas • Ensure that tax payers get value for money
Private sector Privately owned businesses which promote activity in order to make a profit. Facilities will be of very high standard to encourage clientele to join. Characteristics • Exclusive, selective clientele • Elitist • Privately owned and registered companies • Main aim is to make money • Managed by owners and appointed employees • High quality service and facilities Objectives • Make a profit • Increase membership numbers • Exclusive service for members
Voluntary sector Voluntary sector organisations are owned and managed by members on a voluntary basis Many local sports clubs (rugby, hockey netball etc) are “run by the members for the members” Characteristics • Run on voluntary basis to reduce costs • Sometimes owned by trust or charity basis • Financed by members fees and fundraising • Making a profit is not a concern (breaking even is) Objectives • Provide for grass roots participation • Increase number of members • Increase performance levels of teams • Provide social interaction opportunities (with like minded people) • Seek funds from sponsors and lottery to develop facilities
Best Value Public Sector funding was often poorly managed and maintained • Tax payers were perceived to be receiving poor value for money. • Central government funding for active leisure was reduced and so there was greater accountability on local authorities. • Authorities had to meet needs of community by increasing standards of provision whilst staying within budget (breaking even). Key features • Value for money • Understanding what is wanted within community • Best value experience authority can offer • Setting and maintaining high standards • Offering services which meet these standards • Measuring the success of meeting the standards