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Wainwright named amongst leading LGBT+ executives for third year running

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is thrilled to announce that CEO Lisa Wainwright has been named in the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List for the third year in a row.

Published 19 January 2021, Equality and Diversity

Activity levels for children drop as restrictions take hold

Sport England have released the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey report which demonstrates the negative impact that COVID-19 has had on activity levels among younger people.

Published 14 January 2021, Children and Young People

The Brexit deal: What it means for sport and recreation

At 11.00pm on 31 December 2020, the UK left the transition period and a new relationship between the UK and EU – the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) – came into effect. Head of Policy, Leigh Thompson summarises the agreement and what it means for the sector.

Published 13 January 2021, Politics

Introducing our speakers for Fit for the Future 2021

Professional rugby player Ashton Hewitt, ex-England netball captain Ama Agbeze MBE and Shadow Minister for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Alison McGovern MP are among the star names confirmed for the Fit for the Future Convention 2021.

Published 13 January 2021, Equality and Diversity

Latest Government Guidance

On 4 January the Prime Minister announced new national lockdown restrictions for England. The new restrictions should be followed immediately and will become law on 6 January. The full guidance outlining what you can and can't do is available on the government's website.

Published 05 January 2021, Covid-19

Sport and Recreation Alliance Christmas closure dates

The Sport and Recreation Alliance will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 5pm on 23 December until 9am on 4 January.

Published 23 December 2020, Industry

Meet the organisation helping women across the north west reach new heights

A new year is a time to set new challenges, make resolutions and look ahead to what’s to come.

Published 23 December 2020, Health and Wellbeing

A look back at 10 years of the Sport and Recreation Alliance

A decade on from our name change from the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) to the Sport and Recreation Alliance, we relive some of the biggest moments and achievements from the past 10 years.

Published 10 December 2020, Industry

Alliance provides platform for martial arts to strike back during COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered an unprecedented amount of online activity as organisations worldwide have tried to find new ways of interacting with their audiences during a period of tight restrictions.

Published 03 December 2020, Technology

Nominations open for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021

The Alliance is delighted to announce that entries for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021 are now open, with cash prizes and national recognition up for grabs.

Published 01 December 2020, Grassroots