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Grassroots sport clubs are highly valued by people in local communities, new research reveals
New research has revealed that grassroots sport clubs are highly valued and important to local communities across the United Kingdom.
Published 17 May 2024, Grassroots -
Nominate your incredible community champions for the 2024 Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award
The Alliance is delighted to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award, to be presented at the Alliance’s autumn Annual General Meeting.
Published 16 May 2024, Grassroots -
Deaf Awareness Week 2024: UK Deaf Sport on supporting more deaf individuals to be active
This week (6-12 May) is Deaf Awareness Week, and we spoke to Shannon Howarth, Partnerships Manager at UK Deaf Sport, who are a member of the Alliance. Their mission is to provide opportunities for more deaf people to participate in sport throughout their lives and more deaf athletes to perform on the world stage.
Published 09 May 2024, Industry -
Active Lives 2023-24: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector calls for stronger measures to reduce inequalities
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following response to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey from Sport England, published today (25 April)
Published 25 April 2024, Politics -
Community Club of the Year Fulham Reach Boat Club Highlighted at BBC Boat Race
The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s 2024 Community Club of the Year, Fulham Reach Boat Club continue to be recognised for their incredible work in the local community.
Published 03 April 2024, Grassroots -
UK sports bodies re-invest over £170 million in grassroots sports
Major UK sports bodies have invested a record £173.4m into grassroots and growth of sports, from broadcast revenues over the last year.
Published 27 March 2024, Industry -
New Practical Online Support for Sport Organisations and Volunteers: Launch of the V4V Sport Volunteering Tools
After three years of intensive international research and development, the partners in the ground-breaking V4V project – including the Sport and Recreation Alliance – are proud and delighted to launch their final products, aimed at improving the recruitment, management, retention and training of European sport volunteers.
Published 19 March 2024, Volunteering -
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Ensuring sport is inclusive for all
This week (18-24 March) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and the Alliance want to highlight the work of Neurodiverse Sport, an organisation that aims to promote all neurodiversity at every level of sport.
Published 18 March 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Spring Budget 2024 – what does it mean for sport and recreation?
The Spring Budget represented one of the few remaining political set piece events ahead of the forthcoming General Election. Overall, the Budget represented a missed opportunity to improve the health and productivity of the nation by supporting more people to be active.
Published 13 March 2024, Politics -
Best of grassroots sport and recreation celebrated at Alliance’s flagship awards in Leeds
The best and most impactful clubs, people, and projects from across community sport and recreation have been celebrated today (8 March), as the winners of the Alliance’s 2024 Community Sport and Recreation Awards were crowned this afternoon at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
Published 08 March 2024, Grassroots