Cork Sports Partnership Launches Annual Report 2024
Cork Sports Partnership (CSP) has today published its Annual Report 2024, detailing a year of substantial progress in increasing participation, strengthening partnerships, and delivering innovative programmes, projects, events, training, and campaigns across Cork.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of CSP’s activities, achievements, and strategic priorities, underscoring the organisation’s commitment to making sport and physical activity accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across communities in Cork.
Kristine Meenaghan, CEO of CSP, said: “2024 was a pivotal year for Cork Sports Partnership. We continued to break down barriers to participation, ensuring that communities across Cork had meaningful opportunities to engage in sport and physical activity. This report reflects the dedication of our team, our partners, tutors, and community volunteers in creating a more active, inclusive, and vibrant Cork for everyone.” The full report is available to view here: CSP Annual Report 2024
Key Highlights from the 2024 Report:
· Expanded Reach: Thousands of people across Cork participated in new or existing programmes, with a strong focus on inclusivity and community engagement.
· Innovation in Delivery: A broader range of sports and physical activity opportunities was delivered directly into communities, increasing accessibility and engagement.
· Stronger Partnerships: Collaboration was enhanced with local authorities, health agencies, educational institutions, national governing bodies, sports clubs, schools, services, and community groups to maximise impact.
· Commitment to Governance: Transparent reporting, prudent financial management, and robust oversight ensured long-term sustainability.
· Future Outlook: Strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond include scaling community hubs, embedding research and evaluation, and addressing participation gaps.
Participation in CSP programmes reached record levels in 2024:
- 11,900 people engaged in multi-session tutor-led programmes
- 34,627 participants attended one-off events
- 10,882 individuals took part in self-led challenges and initiatives coordinated by CSP
- 19,343 people attended 159 education and awareness workshops
Maurice O’Sullivan, Strategic Operations Manager of CSP, said: “This report not only captures the scale of our work but also illustrates the tangible impact of our projects on communities across Cork. The case studies and images throughout the report demonstrate how collaboration with our partners, clubs, schools, and volunteers make sport and physical activity more accessible and meaningful for everyone involved.” The full report is available to view here: CSP Annual Report 2024