Official Statistics: Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26
The Community and Engagement Survey replaces previous studies, examining cultural participation in England.
The Community and Engagement Survey (CES) is a continuous study that has been implemented in England starting from October 2025. It replaced the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Participation and Community Life Surveys and is designed to assess how individuals aged 16 and over engage with their community and in cultural, sporting, and media activities. This analysis aims to reflect opinions on various issues affecting their local area.
Coverage Period Data
The period covered by this survey is from April 2025 to March 2026, although most of the data was collected between October 2025 and March 2026 through the CES. Some of the data comes from the Participation Survey conducted from April to September 2025. The geographical information ranges from national to local authority level within England.
Access to Results and Next Steps
The publication of findings began on July 31, 2026. A subsequent publication with quarterly data from April to June 2026 is expected in September of the same year. The survey does not have a harmonized equivalent within the decentralized administrations of the United Kingdom. However, similar data can be found in the Scottish Household Survey, National Survey for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey.
Early Access Control
An early access document includes a list of ministers and officials who received the CES data prior to the official publication. This access was limited to a maximum of 24 hours for preparation and compliance with best practices.
Regulations and Contacts
Statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistical Regulation (OSR), which establishes standards of trust, quality, and value according to the Code of Practice for Statistics. For inquiries or comments regarding this publication, the responsible analyst is Dea Begaj, and can be contacted via [email protected].
For more information, visit the regulation section. Published on July 31, 2026, with updates on August 14, 2026.
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