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Black History Month: England Athletics on promoting equality and inclusion
This Black History Month, the Sport and Recreation Alliance sought to celebrate the significant contributions Black individuals have made and continue to make to grassroots sport and recreation by engaging with leaders throughout the sports sector.
Published 01 October 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Join an exciting campaign to get the nation dancing with Angela Rippon CBE
A new and exciting campaign spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE is being launched called Let’s Dance! with one objective – to get more people dancing.
Published 27 September 2024, Grassroots -
Celebrating National Inclusion Week in the UK: How to Progress Towards Greater Inclusivity?
This week (23-29 September) marks National Inclusion Week (NIW), an initiative introduced by Inclusive Employers, a leading organisation in the UK dedicated to promoting workplace inclusion.
Published 23 September 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Join the Alliance for our 2024 AGM at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place on Tuesday 15 October at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Published 10 September 2024, Industry -
View from the Volunteer
Following the success of the Olympics and the Paralympics, the Alliance was lucky enough to speak with Liz Stainthorpe, manager of the Games Maker Choir and dedicated volunteer. Below, Liz talks to her experience of volunteering in the sports sector, why she loves it and the future of the voluntary sector.
Published 10 September 2024, Volunteering -
Vacancy - Head of Public Affairs and Communications
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the UK sport and physical activity sector and play a leading role in supporting and promoting a network of impactful and inspirational members?
Published 09 September 2024, Industry -
A celebration of parasport: A Spotlight on Goalball
"Many of our players endured isolated childhoods with no idea they could play sport, never mind a team sport until they were introduced to goalball much later in life" - Goalball UK
Published 06 September 2024, Industry -
Sport sector unites in Parliament as MPs return
Building on successful summer of sport, National Sector Partner Group (NSPG) and sport leaders meet MPs and Sport Minister on first week of Parliament. Sector leaders and MPs discuss how we build a happier, healthier and more prosperous nation by maximising the power of sport and physical activity.
Published 04 September 2024, Politics -
The Importance of Young People in Sport: Embracing Youth Leadership for a Brighter Future
As we celebrate International Youth Day, today is the ideal moment to reflect on the critical role young people play in the world of sports. Serena Mahandru, Governance Officer at the Alliance, sheds light on the ongoing efforts within the sports sector to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
Published 12 August 2024, Children and Young People -
Reaching New Heights: A Spotlight on Olympic Sport Climbing
“I find myself once again, thanking the sport that I’m at.” These were the words of the BBC’s climbing reporter Tim Harwood, reflecting on seeing Toby “the Terminator” Roberts win Team GBs first ever Olympic climbing medal in spectacular fashion, beating Japan’s Sorato Anraku to the gold.
Published 09 August 2024, Industry