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Help text: This is the percentage of adults who reported having physically engaged with the arts in the last 12 months. Digital engagement is not counted. The Participation survey (formerly known as the Taking Part survey) is a continuous survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

It has run since 2005 and is the main evidence source for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and its sectors. The survey's main objectives are to:

Provide a central, reliable evidence source that can be used to analyse cultural, digital, and sporting engagement, providing a clear picture of why people do or do not engage.

Meet the needs and interests of everyone who uses Participation survey data.

Underpin further research on driving engagement and the value and benefits of engagement. The survey is commissioned by the DCMS and three partner organsiations (Arts Council England, Historic England and Sport England).

Due to COVID-19 no 2020/21 survey was carried out.

Short label: % of adults who reported having engaged with the arts in the last 12 months

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