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5  y 2021, we will be a hub of research B excellence for coaching, and recognised as the lead agency for coaching. We will drive coaching research, develop insight and share best practice. What this means: • We’ll drive coaching research and set the agenda for this internationally. • We’ll produce excellent insight that meets the needs of the sector. • We’ll make sure that what we learn from research, and insight is acted on by ourselves and our partners, shaping policy, delivery and practice. Case study UK Coaching, in collaboration with StreetGames, published a unique piece of research that found that Scott Maug han for every £1 invested in a group of coaches in Tyneside, there was a £3 return for society. This meant that the positive impact of the coaching was three times greater than the amount it cost to train the individuals to coach. Using a research framework known as Social Return on Investment (SROI), we were able to identify the full social, environmental and economic value of coaching, monitoring the group of coaches working in Tyneside to see exactly how much social value their development and coaching created. Outcomes from the study included more employment opportunities for the coaches, an increase in self-esteem and more positiv