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Alliance appoints Lisa Wainwright as new CEO

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has today announced that Lisa Wainwright has been appointed as its new CEO. Lisa spent over 30 years in the sport and recreation sector including several years as CEO of Volleyball England.

Published 02 April 2019, Governance

Governance improvements progressing but further change required

Committing to good governance is a new report from the Sport and Recreation Alliance which reviews the governance commitment made by the sport and recreation sector in recent years. It shines a light on the success to date, highlights areas where work is ongoing and outlines the challenges ahead. 

Published 19 February 2019, Governance

Recognition Policy Review

Sport England has commissioned the Alliance to conduct a review of the policy of recognition – the process used to formally recognise sports in the UK. 

Published 16 January 2019, Governance

Sport and Recreation Alliance introduce Youth Advisory Panel

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of a Youth Advisory Panel to support its work to get children engaged in physical activity.

Published 07 December 2018, Governance

Restoring public faith in sport requires a culture shift, built around education 

Rod Findlay, Director of Integrity and Compliance at British Cycling explains what’s needed for a sport to build and maintain a positive public profile. 

Published 05 December 2018, Governance

Cathryn Moses-Stone joins Alliance board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance will welcome Cathryn Moses-Stone as Director on 30 October. 

Published 29 October 2018, Governance

Sport and Recreation Alliance announce board appointments

The Sport and Recreation Alliance will welcome Monica Shafaq and Barry Horne as Appointed Directors at the AGM later this month.

Published 13 September 2018, Governance

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

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

Alliance appoint new Elected Director

Paralympic Champion and Chair of the British Paralympic Association Athletes Commission, Helene Raynsford will become an Elected Director at the Sport and Recreation Alliance following a member vote.

Published 22 June 2018, Governance