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Building a stronger civil society

James Allen, Director of Policy, Governance and External Affairs at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, encourages members to engage in a new consultation to help Government shape its strategy for civil society. 

Published 08 March 2018, Politics

Hot topics - sourcing funding and preparing for Brexit

Tom Morgan, Membership Development Officer at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, reflects on two topics, funding and Brexit which have been dominating our conversations with members over the first couple of months of 2018.  

Published 02 March 2018, Politics

Brexit: What does it mean for sport and recreation?

James Allen, Director of Policy, Governance and External Affairs at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, reflects on the three key points he raised in the House of Lords looking at the impact of Brexit on the sport and recreation sector. 

Published 21 February 2018, Politics

Two years on, what’s the practical impact of Sporting Future?

Thea Rogerson, Press and PR Officer at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, explains how she has been working with the Member Reference Panel to get an insight into how Sporting Future has impacted sport and recreation organisations. 

Published 20 February 2018, Politics

Sporting Future: Actions speak louder than words

Last week, DCMS launched Sporting Future’s second annual report to share progress against the 2015 sport strategy. The Alliance’s Policy Adviser, Ben Jessup, considers government’s actions to date.

Published 08 February 2018, Politics

Government cross-department working must lead to tangible outcomes

Alliance responds to ‘Sporting Future’ report by encouraging government to make sure cross-department working delivers positive and tangible physical activity outcomes

Published 01 February 2018, Politics

Our political parties should follow sport’s example and take forward All Minority Ethnic Shortlists

Charlotte Adams, Parliamentary and Policy Officer at the Alliance, explains why she believes more can be done to improve the diversity of MPs.

Published 23 January 2018, Politics

Alliance reacts to DEFRA’s 25 Year Environment Plan: Government recognises social value of being active in natural environment

Getting more people experiencing the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of the natural environment a key priority for 25 Year Environment Plan.

Published 12 January 2018, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Parliamentarian of the Year becomes DCMS Secretary of State

Tracey Crouch MP reappointed as Sports Minister with Matt Hancock MP appointed new Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Published 09 January 2018, Politics

Autumn Budget 2017: what does it mean for sport and recreation?

Published 23 November 2017, Politics