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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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"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
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance has issued a statement following the recent riots in the UK.
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“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”
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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.
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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.
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The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following statement following the result of the 2024 General Election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP has today announced there will be a General Election on Thursday 4th of July.
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New research has revealed that grassroots sport clubs are highly valued and important to local communities across the United Kingdom.
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The Alliance is delighted to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award, to be presented at the Alliance’s autumn Annual General Meeting.
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This week (6-12 May) is Deaf Awareness Week, and we spoke to Shannon Howarth, Partnerships Manager at UK Deaf Sport, who are a member of the Alliance. Their mission is to provide opportunities for more deaf people to participate in sport throughout their lives and more deaf athletes to perform on the world stage.
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The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following response to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey from Sport England, published today (25 April).
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