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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