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Alliance response to announcement of new lockdown

On the evening of Saturday 31 October, the Prime Minister announced a new lockdown is to come into effect for four weeks, starting on Thursday 5 November.

Published 01 November 2020, Politics

Alliance survey shines light on under-representation in sector

New research conducted by the Sport and Recreation Alliance shows that there is clear lack of representation of Black individuals across the board in the sport and recreation sector but tackling inequality remains a key priority for most organisations.

Published 29 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Active Lives Survey shows integral role physical activity plays for nation

Sport England have released the latest Active Lives Survey report which shows an encouraging increase in physical activity levels has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 22 October 2020, Health and Wellbeing

New funding needs to be start of a wider Sports Recovery Fund

Government has today announced £100 million of funding has been allocated to a new scheme introduced to address the ongoing challenges local authority sport and leisure facilities are facing.

Published 22 October 2020, Politics

How the RYA is encouraging inclusivity and diversity on water

From the intricacies of navigation to the exhilaration of coping with the open sea, there is so much to gain from being on the water and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is working to ensure more people reap the sport’s benefits.

Published 22 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Leaders in sport and physical activity sector unite to back #SaveOurSports campaign

Sector deeply troubled by lack of Government action

Published 15 October 2020, Grassroots

How the PFA is helping to address the shortage of diversity in football’s boardrooms

More than a quarter of Premier League footballers are black, yet less than 2% of all senior governance and administrative positions at governing bodies and football clubs in England are held by staff from BAME backgrounds.

Published 15 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Black History Month: British Weight Lifting lead sector efforts to educate and inspire

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is the national governing body for Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting within the United Kingdom.

Published 08 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Celebrating diversity this Black History Month with England Boxing

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month of events which shine a light on the culture, history and achievement of Britain’s Black communities.

Published 01 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan helpful but more needed to help sport and recreation recover

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to the statement made by the Chancellor on Thursday 24 September.

Published 25 September 2020, Politics