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Alliance shines spotlight on Warrington Youth Rowing this Children’s Mental Health Week
It is a particularly unsettling time for children at the moment, with the coronavirus pandemic keeping many at home, away from friends and without a routine.
Published 03 February 2021, Children and Young People -
The Sport and Recreation Alliance remembers Professor Raymond Miquel CBE
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is deeply saddened by the passing of Honorary Member Professor Raymond Miquel CBE.
Published 01 February 2021, Industry -
Alliance launch survey to measure the impact of COVID-19 on grassroots activity
The last year has been incredibly tough for community groups involved in delivering sport, physical activity and movement of all kinds. Lockdowns, restrictions and social distancing has seen many temporarily close or struggle to deliver their much-loved activities.
Published 28 January 2021, Grassroots -
Alliance welcomes new 10-year Sport England strategy
Earlier today, Sport England revealed a comprehensive ten-year strategy to support the future of physical activity in the country.
Published 26 January 2021, Industry -
UK sports bodies continue to invest broadcast revenues into grassroots sport under Voluntary Code
Some of the largest sports bodies in the country reinvested £156.2m of broadcast revenues into the long-term development of their sports in the last year.
Published 21 January 2021, Industry -
A first look at the Fit for the Future 2021 sessions
Excitement is building ahead of Fit for the Future 2021, and with just a week to go until the big day, we wanted to give you a sneak preview into some of the fantastic sessions you’ll be able to attend.
Published 20 January 2021, Equality and Diversity -
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