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Government Serious Violence Strategy presents opportunity for sport and recreation

The government’s Serious Violence Strategy recognises the value of sport and recreation in tackling one of societies biggest issues and presents a potential opportunity for funding.  

Published 16 April 2018, Parliament

Making sure the sugar tax is effective

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) is now active and revenue raised from the tax is being spent on helping pupils get active. 

Published 06 April 2018, Industry

Andrew Moss appointed to new term as Chairman

Andrew Moss was re-appointed as Chairman on 6 February 2018 after joining the board as our first independent chair in January 2016.

Published 04 April 2018, Industry

Board Meeting Summary – March 2018

Andrew Moss, Chair, presents his summary from the board meeting which took place in March 2018.

Published 03 April 2018, Members

Raising awareness of mental health benefits of being active could decrease risk of male suicide, says Sport and Recreation Alliance

According to new research from the Sport and Recreation Alliance physically inactive men are less likely to recognise the positive impact exercise can have on mental wellbeing.  

Published 28 March 2018, Industry

Driving positive conversations around mental health

Sunday 25 March marked the third anniversary of the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation following its launch in March 2015.

Published 26 March 2018, Industry

Greater cross-government working required to protect nation’s favourite activity

The Alliance is calling for government departments to work closer together to make sure the nation's favourite activity, walking, has a sustainable future. 

Published 22 March 2018, Industry

Government unveils mental health action plan to improve support for elite sportspeople

Government has today launched the first Mental Health Action Plan for Elite Sport. The Alliance has worked collaboratively with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Mind to create the action plan to improve awareness and training of mental health in top-level sport.

Published 21 March 2018, Parliament

Alliance appointed to provide sector with GDPR support

Sport England has commissioned the Sport and Recreation Alliance to lead a project to help the sector meet the legislative requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Published 19 March 2018, Industry

Parks survey is a warning for government to protect green space 

The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has revealed 75% of councils feel that parks and green spaces are being disproportionately affected by cuts to funding. The statistics come as the APSE published the State of the Market Survey: Local Authority Parks and Green Space Services.  

Published 15 March 2018, Industry