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Wainwright named amongst leading LGBT+ executives for third year running

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is thrilled to announce that CEO Lisa Wainwright has been named in the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List for the third year in a row.

Published 19 January 2021, Equality and Diversity

Introducing our speakers for Fit for the Future 2021

Professional rugby player Ashton Hewitt, ex-England netball captain Ama Agbeze MBE and Shadow Minister for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Alison McGovern MP are among the star names confirmed for the Fit for the Future Convention 2021.

Published 13 January 2021, Equality and Diversity

Alliance survey shines light on under-representation in sector

New research conducted by the Sport and Recreation Alliance shows that there is clear lack of representation of Black individuals across the board in the sport and recreation sector but tackling inequality remains a key priority for most organisations.

Published 29 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

How the RYA is encouraging inclusivity and diversity on water

From the intricacies of navigation to the exhilaration of coping with the open sea, there is so much to gain from being on the water and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is working to ensure more people reap the sport’s benefits.

Published 22 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

How the PFA is helping to address the shortage of diversity in football’s boardrooms

More than a quarter of Premier League footballers are black, yet less than 2% of all senior governance and administrative positions at governing bodies and football clubs in England are held by staff from BAME backgrounds.

Published 15 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Black History Month: British Weight Lifting lead sector efforts to educate and inspire

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is the national governing body for Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting within the United Kingdom.

Published 08 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Celebrating diversity this Black History Month with England Boxing

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month of events which shine a light on the culture, history and achievement of Britain’s Black communities.

Published 01 October 2020, Equality and Diversity

Alliance Youth Panel adds voice to Black Lives Matter movement

This year’s International Youth Day aims to highlight the many ways in which the engagement of young people at local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions.

Published 12 August 2020, Equality and Diversity

Celebrating diversity and equality through volunteering

Pride celebrations have looked a little different this year, with festivals of joy, colour and vibrance moving from our streets to our screens.

Published 30 June 2020, Equality and Diversity

Baseball and softball proving a hit for the LGBT community

Each year, June marks a time of celebration for LGBT+ communities across the world as Pride Month takes centre stage.

Published 22 June 2020, Equality and Diversity