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From Parks to Paris - A Spotlight on Olympic Skateboarding
“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”
Published 26 July 2024, Industry -
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month in the UK: Evolve Cycling Network's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM), this year spanning from July 18th to August 17th, is a month dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural tapestry, historical contributions, and contemporary achievements of the South Asian community in the UK.
Published 24 July 2024, Equality and Diversity -
The King’s Speech 2024 – what does it mean for the sport and recreation sector?
The King’s Speech took place on 17th July as part of the State Opening of Parliament. This was the first opportunity for the new Labour Government to outline its legislative priorities for the first parliamentary session. His Royal Highness confirmed that the legislative agenda will follow the 5 key missions outlined by the Labour Party during the election campaign.
Published 17 July 2024, Politics -
New Government must take the lead to make the UK healthier, happier and more prosperous
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following statement following the result of the 2024 General Election.
Published 05 July 2024, Politics -
Reflections on progress during Pride Month and work still to be done
With Pride Month concluding last week, our Head of Governance and EDI, Vijaya Panangipalli, reflects on the progress being made to make our sector more inclusive, as well as what more is needed to continue to make sport, recreation and physical activity open and accessible to all.
Published 05 July 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge Party leaders to commit to making UK most active nation in Europe
A coalition of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity has written an open letter to party leaders calling on them to use the General Election to #TakeTheLead and commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe.
Published 13 June 2024, Industry -
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport and Recreation – A special evening with sport leaders and LGBTQ+ champions launching SportingQueer
Last night at the British Olympic Association offices – home of Team GB and Paralympics GB – sport leaders, LGBTQ+ sporting individuals and allies came together for a special evening to launch #SportingQueer: a unique photography exhibition showcasing LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion across sport and recreation.
Published 07 June 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Celebrating Pride Month: Championing Inclusion in Sport
As Pride Month unfolds, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Fostering an inclusive sector is not just a moral imperative but a practical necessity.
Published 04 June 2024, Equality and Diversity -
Alliance statement on General Election 2024
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP has today announced there will be a General Election on Thursday 4th of July.
Published 22 May 2024, Politics -
Grassroots sport clubs are highly valued by people in local communities, new research reveals
New research has revealed that grassroots sport clubs are highly valued and important to local communities across the United Kingdom.
Published 17 May 2024, Grassroots