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International Women’s Day: Alliance working to create a more equal space for women and girls in sport

As a loving mother to two young girls and a proud LGBTQ+ woman, Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright values the chance to be visible and raise awareness of inclusion for women and girls in sport.

Published 08 March 2021, Equality and Diversity

Horse racing continues to go to great lengths for the LGBT+ community

Everyone, regardless of their sexuality, should feel welcome in sport.

Published 15 February 2021, Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

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