New research shows playing fields and pitches deliver at least £2bn in improved wellbeing every year and help keep almost 4 million people active, including 1 million children.
Organisations spend a lot of time (and money) defining their organisational values. But what’s the value in values? Rob Tate explains why values, when implemented properly, contribute to positive culture and performance gains.
Read moreThe Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) is now active and revenue raised from the tax is being spent on helping pupils get active.
Read moreAndrew Moss was re-appointed as Chairman on 6 February 2018 after joining the board as our first independent chair in January 2016.
Read moreAndrew Moss, Chair, presents his summary from the board meeting which took place in March 2018.
Read moreAccording to new research from the Sport and Recreation Alliance physically inactive men are less likely to recognise the positive impact exercise can have on mental wellbeing.
Read moreSunday 25 March marked the third anniversary of the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation following its launch in March 2015.
Read moreFollowing publication of Sporting Future’s second annual report in January, the Alliance’s Policy Adviser, Ben Jessup reflects on government’s progress around mental health, and how we must press for more action at the grassroots level.
Read moreThe Sport and Recreation Alliance is looking for a new Media Communications Officer to join the team and help increase the organisation’s public profile.
Read moreJames Allen, Director of Policy, Governance and External Affairs at the Sport and Recreation Alliance, encourages members to engage in a new consultation to help Government shape its strategy for civil society.
Read moreMinutes from the latest Major Spectator Sports Divisional Meeting which took place on Wednesday 28 February 2018.
Read moreAlliance partner Microtrading has received clarification from Microsoft on the eligibility of sports organisations to qualify for heavy discounts for their cloud based services and software, such as Office 365.
Read moreAfter attending the British Association for Sustainable Sport’s (BASIS) annual conference, Rob Tate reflects on why sport and recreation organisations should pay more attention to the business benefits of sustainability.
Read moreThe Sport and Recreation Alliance is recruiting a new Policy Support Officer to help support the organisation’s work across a range of policy areas.
Read moreMinutes from the latest Outdoor Pursuit and Water Recreation Meeting which took place on Wednesday 21 February 2018.
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