Community and Interaction Survey 2025/26: Supplementary Documents

The Community and Interaction Survey 2025/26 provides a detailed analysis of how residents of England engage with their community and participate in culture, media, and sports. This national survey replaces the previous Participation Survey and Community Life Survey from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Changes in the Community and Interaction Survey

Since October 2025, the new survey has replaced previous participation initiatives, collecting data from individuals over the age of 16 in England. The report focuses on national, regional, and local authority levels, with key findings covering issues that affect local areas.

Data coverage spans from October 2025 to March 2026, including information collected in earlier periods through the Participation Survey.

Methodology and Objectives

This survey continues the effort to engage the population through an online questionnaire. It gathers participants' opinions on a wide range of topics, providing deep insights into their interaction with the local environment.

The objective is to capture data on daily interaction with cultural activities, media, and sports events, highlighting any observed changes or trends in these areas.

Coordination and Regulation

The statistical analysis is approved by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). Strict adherence to trust, quality, and value standards is maintained according to the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

For specific inquiries regarding this publication, interested parties may contact [email protected]. The analyst responsible is Dea Begaj.

A list of ministers and officials who have had early access to the data, limited to 24 hours, is mentioned to maintain maximum transparency and trust in the obtained results.

Documentation and Upcoming Publications

The main release page includes detailed reports and statistics broken down demographically and geographically. Additionally, errors in the technical annexes have been corrected, updating the invitation and reminder letters to the correct versions for 2025/26.

The next quarterly data publication is scheduled for September 2026, covering the period from April to June 2026.