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According to this [2002] document, published by the Central Council of Physical Recreation (the association of British National governing bodies of sport);
"There is widespread belief among political leaders in the role of sport as a means of combating social exclusion. This belief is justified, since it is supported by a range of research evidence and examples of successful practice...." [ Questionable in 2002 see here ] "Yet in this country, current levels of exchequer funding are the lowest in Europe (ENGSO 2000), and are far below our major competitors in international sport.
This document outlines the role of sport in combating social exclusion, through addressing the inter-related factors which contribute to people becoming disengaged from their communities – poor levels of education, social deprivation, unemployment, poor health and crime."
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