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How sport and recreation can help bat away the blues

Shorter, darker and colder days are a feature of this time of year which can often get people down - and for those who spend a lot of time alone, the impact can be really profound.

Published 14 January 2022, Health and Wellbeing

Alliance responds to Government’s £1 billion business support package

The Government has announced a new £1 billion support package for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors who have been most impacted by the Omicron variant.

Published 22 December 2021, Industry

Alliance responds to House of Lords Select Committee report on a National Plan for Sport, Health and Wellbeing

The House of Lords Select Committee has released a National Plan for Sport and Recreation, calling on the Government to establish a national plan for sport, health and wellbeing.

Published 10 December 2021, Industry

Latest figures show greater need to support battle against childhood inactivity

Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey which reveals that the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decline in activity levels and seen fewer young people take enjoyment from sport and physical activity.

Published 09 December 2021, Children and Young People

COVID-19 Update – 9 December 2021

With cases of the Omicron variant, and its associated risks still being understood, the Government has announced that England will move to ‘Plan B’ of its COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan.

Published 09 December 2021, Covid-19

Alliance responds to changes made to Code for Sports Governance

Sport England and UK Sport have released the full revised Code for Sports Governance, which sets out a series of new requirements for organisations seeking public funding for sport and physical activity.

Published 07 December 2021, Governance

Alliance and APPG for Sport Chair join British Blind Sport to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities

Friday 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness of the experiences, challenges and opportunities those living with disabilities encounter.

Published 03 December 2021, Equality and Diversity

V4V project plans first ever volunteer survey of sport organisations

The V4V Project, of which the Sport and Recreation Alliance is a partner of, is planning to launch a first-of-its-kind survey which will take a deeper look into the volunteer workforce that supports sport organisations across Europe.

Published 30 November 2021, Volunteering

Boost your organisation’s cyber security with two fantastic offers

The coronavirus pandemic has heightened the importance of technology in both our working and personal lives, which has sparked new opportunities but also unexpected challenges.

Published 05 November 2021, Technology

Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review

A group of leading sport, recreation and physical activity sector bodies has cautiously welcomed the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review announced by the Chancellor.

Published 28 October 2021, Politics