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The King’s Speech 2024 – what does it mean for the sport and recreation sector?

The King’s Speech took place on 17^th July as part of the State Opening of Parliament. This was the first opportunity for the new Labour Government to outline its legislative priorities for the first parliamentary session. His Royal Highness confirmed that the legislative agenda will follow the 5 key missions outlined by the Labour Party during the election campaign.

Published 17 July 2024, Politics

New Government must take the lead to make the UK healthier, happier and more prosperous

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following statement following the result of the 2024 General Election.

Published 05 July 2024, Politics

Reflections on progress during Pride Month and work still to be done

With Pride Month concluding last week, our Head of Governance and EDI, Vijaya Panangipalli, reflects on the progress being made to make our sector more inclusive, as well as what more is needed to continue to make sport, recreation and physical activity open and accessible to all.

Published 05 July 2024, Equality and Diversity

Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge Party leaders to commit to making UK most active nation in Europe

A coalition of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity has written an open letter to party leaders calling on them to use the General Election to #TakeTheLead and commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe.

Published 13 June 2024, Industry

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport and Recreation – A special evening with sport leaders and LGBTQ+ champions launching SportingQueer

Last night at the British Olympic Association offices – home of Team GB and Paralympics GB – sport leaders, LGBTQ+ sporting individuals and allies came together for a special evening to launch #SportingQueer: a unique photography exhibition showcasing LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion across sport and recreation.

Published 07 June 2024, Equality and Diversity

Celebrating Pride Month: Championing Inclusion in Sport

As Pride Month unfolds, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Fostering an inclusive sector is not just a moral imperative but a practical necessity.

Published 04 June 2024, Equality and Diversity

Alliance statement on General Election 2024

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP has today announced there will be a General Election on Thursday 4^th of July.

Published 22 May 2024, Politics

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