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Shirley Ballas joins Alliance to celebrate Social Value of Movement and Dance in Parliament

The Sport and Recreation Alliance, in collaboration with figures from the movement and dance world, convened at the heart of the UK's political landscape to mark the public launch of the groundbreaking report – ‘The Social Value of Movement and Dance’.

Published 29 June 2023, Industry

Richard Doubleday – former Senior Technical Officer, Sport and Recreation Alliance

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is deeply saddened by the passing of former Senior Technical Officer, Richard Doubleday.

Published 06 June 2023, Industry

Sport and Recreation Alliance announces partnership with EDI specialists Equality Leaders

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce Equality Leaders as the organisation’s new equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) partner.

Published 19 May 2023, Industry

Overall activity levels for adults return to pre-pandemic levels but widening inequalities risk leaving many behind

Sport England has revealed that activity levels among adults have recovered over the last year, with more people in England now consistently active compared to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 20 April 2023, Industry

Register now for next edition of the Alliance’s Management and Leadership Programme

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for its Management and Leadership Programme, which is returning after a successful first edition in 2021.

Published 28 February 2023, Industry

Leading bodies for health, sport, fitness and leisure urge Prime Minister to intervene as grassroots facilities face ‘final straw’ if energy relief ends

A coalition of more than 200 bodies and individuals* from the worlds of health, sport, recreation, and leisure has written to the Prime Minister with an urgent plea for greater support for grassroots facilities and clubs amid the ongoing energy crisis.

Published 22 February 2023, Industry

UK sports bodies continue to invest broadcast revenues into grassroots sport under Voluntary Code

UK sports bodies reconfirmed their commitment to growing their sport and supporting grassroots delivery by investing £158.6m over the last year.

Published 20 February 2023, Industry

Cedric Selby – Sport and Recreation Alliance Honorary Member

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is deeply saddened by the death of Honorary Member Cedric Selby.

Published 17 February 2023, Industry

Enormous social value of movement and dance outlined in new Alliance report

The Sport and Recreation Alliance, alongside the 26 members from its Movement and Dance division, and a consortium of academic professionals specialising in research on movement and dance, have published a report articulating its overlooked social value.

Published 10 February 2023, Industry

The Alliance’s guide to writing a nomination for the King’s Birthday and New Year Honours

Nominations for the King’s Birthday and New Year Honours are open all year round, and the Sport and Recreation Alliance have produced a guide to help some of the incredible individuals involved in our sector get the recognition they deserve.

Published 02 February 2023, Industry