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Alliance responds to new Sport England report on the impact of cost-of-living
Today, Sport England – working alongside System Partners and Sheffield Hallam University – published its latest report reviewing the effects of the cost of living on sport and physical activity.
Published 11 January 2024, Industry -
25 finalists announced for 2024 Community Sport and Recreation Awards, sponsored by Play Innovation
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm the finalists for this year’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards, sponsored by Play Innovation, across eight different award categories.
Published 10 January 2024, Grassroots -
Supporting clubs and organisations navigate a crowded funding landscape – takeaways from the Alliance’s recent funding workshop
On 30 November, the Alliance hosted an in-person workshop on the current funding landscape for sport and recreation clubs and organisations. The successful Fit For Your Funding Future event was attended by over 60 sport and recreation sector leaders.
Published 12 December 2023, Funding -
Sport and physical activity sector leaders urge Government to work with sector as new evidence shows stark inequalities are limiting our most vulnerable children’s life chances
New numbers from Sport England show that over half of our children and young people are not meeting the minimum recommended levels of daily activity, set by the Chief Medical Officer to maintain health.
Published 07 December 2023, Industry -
“Collaborative and systemic effort needed” say leaders from the sport and disability sectors as they unite in Parliament for International Day of Disability
Leaders from across government, sport and the charity sector gathered in Parliament this week (4 December) for an APPG for Sport and APPG for Disability session to discuss how – looking ahead to the 2024 Paralympic Games and upcoming General Election – we can bridge the Activity Gap and ensure every disabled person can access the wide benefits of sport and physical activity.
Published 07 December 2023, Industry -
Autumn Statement 2023 - key announcements and what they could mean for grassroots sport and recreation
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November was one of the final major fiscal events before a likely general election next year.
Published 24 November 2023, Politics -
‘Growth depends on health’: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to Autumn Statement 2023
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) cautiously welcomes the Chancellor’s announcements at yesterday’s Autumn Statement, which seek to prioritise the country’s economic growth.
Published 23 November 2023, Politics -
The King’s Speech 2023 – what does it mean for the sport and recreation sector?
The King’s Speech took place yesterday 7 November 2023, during the State Opening of Parliament, marking the start of the next Parliamentary session. In his speech, His Royal Highness set out the government’s legislative and policy agenda for the coming parliamentary year.
Published 08 November 2023, Politics -
Party Conferences 2023: What did they mean for the sport, recreation and physical activity sector?
‘The sport and physical activity sector could be a critical player in the economic renewal of Britain, if party leaders work with our sector to unlock barriers for everyone to be more active’ says Lisa Wainwright, CEO of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, at the culmination of conference recess 2023.
Published 16 October 2023, Politics -
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