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Black History Month Spotlight: Sporting Equals

This Black History Month, the Sport and Recreation Alliance wanted to celebrate the immense contribution Black individuals have made and are making to grassroots sport and recreation by showcasing the stories of some of its members and partners, and their work delivering grassroots activity and positive change in communities across the country.

Published 10 October 2023, Equality and Diversity

Alliance speaks to leading professionals to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

To mark South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2023, the Sport and Recreation Alliance has interviewed two influential figures about their experiences working in the sector, and their reflections on what can be done in the future to ensure equal opportunity exists for all.

Published 21 July 2023, Equality and Diversity

‘Making people feel included doesn’t mean you have to stay silent’ – Olympic race-walker Tom Bosworth on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport

To mark Pride Month 2023, the Alliance spoke with Olympic race walker and British record holder Tom Bosworth, one of very few openly gay athletes in the United Kingdom to have competed at the highest level of their sport.

Published 30 June 2023, Equality and Diversity

Pride shouldn’t feel perilous - let’s get sports speaking confidently

To kick off Pride Month 2023, the Sport and Recreation Alliance invited Jon Holmes, founder and lead of Sports Media LGBT+, to share his thoughts on LGBT+ inclusion in sport.

Published 01 June 2023, Equality and Diversity

New Zealand passes IWG baton to United Kingdom at Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham provided the ideal backdrop for the official handover ceremony for the Secretariat of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport.

Published 04 August 2022, Equality and Diversity

Rallying behind Pride Month 2022 with OutPlay Squash

To mark Pride Month 2022, the Sport and Recreation Alliance visited one of a growing number of LGBTQ+ inclusive sports clubs in the country.

Published 22 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

Lisa O’Keefe appointed Secretary General of the International Working Group on Women & Sport

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to announce that Lisa O’Keefe has been appointed as the incoming Secretary General of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport, the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing gender equity and equality in sport and physical activity.

Published 09 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

Alliance establishes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board Subcommittee

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has established an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Board Subcommittee to help drive inclusion, fair treatment and diversity across its work and the wider sector.

Published 07 June 2022, Equality and Diversity

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

Alliance and APPG for Sport Chair join British Blind Sport to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities

Friday 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness of the experiences, challenges and opportunities those living with disabilities encounter.

Published 03 December 2021, Equality and Diversity