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First cohort complete Alliance Management and Leadership Programme

The first ever cohort of the Sport and Recreation Alliance Management and Leadership Programme have successfully completed the training course, with a celebration to mark the occasion held in London on Wednesday 4 May.

Published 05 May 2022, Industry

Putting sun protection on the radar

Most of us could improve our sun protection habits, and now there’s no excuse, as awareness around this important health and safety routine is about to get ‘super-charged’, thanks to Sunguarding Sport, a NEW campaign by the Melanoma Fund, supported by the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

Published 03 May 2022, Industry

Activity levels begin to bounce back but inequalities must be addressed

Latest figures released by Sport England have shown activity levels for adults are slowly starting to recover following large drops caused by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Published 28 April 2022, Industry

Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation highlights progress made across sport with release of report

Following the recent publication of Mind’s ‘Mental Health in Elite Sport’ report, the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation steering group has issued its own ‘Seven Years of Changing Culture’ report highlighting the progress made across the wider sports and recreation sector since 2015 when the Charter was established. 

Published 07 April 2022, Mental Health

Grassroots stars given chance to shine at national Alliance awards

The winners of the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2022 were revealed yesterday afternoon at our biggest celebration of grassroots sport and recreation ever.

Published 24 March 2022, Grassroots

Alliance responds to the Spring Statement 2022

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to the government’s Spring Statement, delivered this afternoon by the Chancellor.

Published 23 March 2022, Politics

Spring Statement 2022: Statement by the National Sector Partners Group representing the sport, recreation and physical activity sector

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) represents the breadth of the sport, recreation and physical activity sector.

Published 22 March 2022, Politics

Sport Environment and Climate Coalition statement on climate change and environmental sustainability

Sport, recreation and physical activity is enjoyed by millions of participants and fans across the country from grassroots to the elite, delivering huge social and economic value through improved health and wellbeing, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

Published 17 March 2022, Industry

Reception to celebrate the UK hosting the IWG held ahead of International Women’s Day

More than 80 guests gathered at Guildhall on Friday to celebrate the International Working Group on Women and Sport returning to the UK later this year.

Published 05 March 2022, Equality and Diversity

Getting into the Paralympic spirit with Inclusive Skating

The Paralympic Winter Games begin in Beijing today, with 25 athletes selected to be part of ParalympicsGB – the biggest British team since the Lillehammer Games in 1994.

Published 04 March 2022, Industry