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NEWS
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Anne Usher MBE to step down from Alliance board
After joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance board in July 2017, Anne Usher is to step down from her role as Elected Director to pursue a new challenge. Anne will be swapping one epic journey for another as she sets off around the world on two wheels.
Published 11 September 2018, Governance -
Back to school – time to make inactivity history
James Allen, Director of Policy, Governance and External Affairs at the Alliance, explains what we mean by #RightToBeActive and why it should be one of society’s biggest priorities.
Published 06 September 2018, Children and Young People -
Childhood inactivity: a crisis which can’t be allowed to continue
Emma Boggis introduces the Alliance’s new #RightToBeActive campaign and explains how you can get involved.
Published 03 September 2018, Children and Young People -
Alliance welcomes action against secondary ticketing platform
Leigh Thompson, Policy Manager for the Sport and Recreation Alliance has welcomed an announcement from the Competitions and Markets authority which shows a desire to defend fans against law-breaking secondary ticketing platforms.
Published 31 August 2018, Ethics and Integrity -
Clubs continue to grow but cashflow causing problems
Sports clubs across England continue to grow with participants and volunteer numbers rising according to a new report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance and Sport England.
Published 30 August 2018, Funding -
Another missed opportunity for government
Rasteen Riyahi-Boni, Policy Support Officer shares the Alliance’s response to Government’s Civil Society Strategy and reflects on another missed opportunity.
Published 28 August 2018, Politics -
Learn how to develop your inner-strength
Sport Cardiff’s Girls Together campaign aims to provide the women and girls of Cardiff with a selection of local activities where participants can be sure to receive a friendly welcome and get active with other like-minded females.
Published 23 August 2018, Grassroots -
Core Sport- Promoting Positive Mental Health
Core Sport is an award winning charity providing free opportunities for adults with mental health issues to engage in physical activity.
Published 16 August 2018, Grassroots -
Setting up your youth board
Hayley Foster, our Governance Officer, sets out some simple steps to help you set up or develop a youth board.
Published 10 August 2018, Governance -
Running initiative boosts self-esteem of primary school kids
In the latest of our series of grassroots success stories, we examine the work of Mini Mermaids and Young Tritons UK, the running club focusing on boosting self-esteem in young girls and boys.
Published 09 August 2018, Grassroots