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The importance of mental health and wellbeing – a young person’s perspective

The coronavirus pandemic has placed a huge strain on the mental health and wellbeing of the young people that so many of us support.

Published 10 May 2021, Mental Health

Research shows resilient sector requires further support in recovery

At the start of 2021, the Alliance teamed up with the Sport Industry Research Group at Sheffield Hallam University on a research project that looked at how COVID-19 has impacted grassroots physical activity across the country.

Published 05 May 2021, Grassroots

Active Lives figures highlight importance of return to play

Sport England have released the latest figures for adult activity which shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented decreases in activity levels.

Published 29 April 2021, Industry

Alliance launches new strategy: Support. Recover. Achieve.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to reveal its new four-year strategy named ‘Support. Recover. Achieve.’

Published 27 April 2021, Industry

A tribute to HRH Prince Philip: Former President of the CCPR and Sport and Recreation Alliance

Following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh last week, Sport and Recreation Alliance Vice President, Brigid Simmonds OBE leads a tribute to the man who served as our President for more than half a century.

Published 13 April 2021, Industry

Alliance partner Microtrading swaps blue for orange as it rebrands to Air IT

Microtrading Ltd, a longstanding IT partner of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, has announced the retirement of its name and branding after fully integrating with Air IT.

Published 13 April 2021, Industry

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of its former President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Published 09 April 2021, Industry

Celebrating six years of the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation

Today marks six years since the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Professional Players Federation and Mind launched the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation to actively challenge the stigma around mental health in the sporting world.

Published 25 March 2021, Mental Health

‘Light in the darkness’: Grassroots heroes recognised at Alliance awards

The winners of the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021 were revealed online tonight, as our annual event went virtual for the very first time.

Published 11 March 2021, Grassroots

International Women’s Day: Alliance working to create a more equal space for women and girls in sport

As a loving mother to two young girls and a proud LGBTQ+ woman, Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright values the chance to be visible and raise awareness of inclusion for women and girls in sport.

Published 08 March 2021, Equality and Diversity