NEWS

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opens entries for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2024

Sport and Recreation Alliance President, The Duke of Edinburgh, has officially announced that entries are now open for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2024.

Published 19 September 2023, Grassroots

Alliance welcomes Rupinder Bains to its Board

The Alliance is delighted to announce that Rupinder Bains has joined the Board. Rupinder has filled the casual vacancy on the Board, and started in the role on 12 September.

Published 19 September 2023, Industry

Arthur Bell Trophy and Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award 2023 winners crowned at Guildhall

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes and Warwickshire-based volunteer Harvinder ‘Babs’ Kandola have been recognised for their incredible service to sport and recreation at the Alliance’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Published 18 September 2023, Industry

UK lags behind European neighbours on activity as sector bodies unite in drive to make the UK the most active nation in Europe

The leading bodies for the sport, recreation and physical activity sector have today (13 September) made an urgent call to the main political parties and their leaders to pledge to make the UK the most active nation in Europe.

Published 13 September 2023, Industry

The Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to Government’s Sports Strategy as part of the National Sector Partners Group

Today the Government published its long-anticipated Sport Strategy ’Get Active’ – outlining its ambition to create a more active nation and, crucially, address barriers around participation in sport and physical activity.

Published 30 August 2023, Politics

Celebrating youth voices in activity this International Youth Day!

As International Youth Day approaches, it is time to recognise and celebrate the immense potential that lies within the young voices of the sports industry. We hear why this can help you be fit for the future, from the Alliance’s Serena Mahandru.

Published 12 August 2023, Governance

Sport and Recreation Alliance announces partnership with Zellar

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has announced a new partnership with sustainability experts Zellar.

Published 04 August 2023, Technology

Alliance speaks to leading professionals to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

To mark South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2023, the Sport and Recreation Alliance has interviewed two influential figures about their experiences working in the sector, and their reflections on what can be done in the future to ensure equal opportunity exists for all.

Published 21 July 2023, Equality and Diversity

Alliance responds to revised School Sport and Activity Action Plan

Government has today published a new two-year School Sport and Activity Action Plan which sets out a number of commitments and associated funding and accountability measures to improve the provision of PE and sport in schools.

Published 19 July 2023, Politics

Alliance welcomes Dame Sally Dicketts DBE to its Board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Sally Dicketts DBE to its Board. Dame Sally, a leading figure in education, will formally start her new role at the next Board meeting on 25 July.

Published 17 July 2023, Industry