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.
We are excited by Sport England’s vision for and commitment to invest in volunteering as outlined in Volunteering in an Active Nation released today. The Alliance has always recognised through our members that volunteers play a vital role in sport and recreation. It is the one thing that all the different types of sport and physical activity have in common. And without volunteers, sport and recreation just wouldn’t happen.
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Sport England have this week released its new coaching plan, with the aim of shaking up “the way we think about and deliver coaching”.
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance is committed to working with our members and partners to create a culture of safeguarding both children and adults.
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Please find all the documents you'll need for the divisional elections, you would have been emailed about the process but if you have any queries please email
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“This is a very serious issue and one that needs to be investigated properly so that lessons can be learned from what has happened in the past.
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance is committed to working with our members and partners to create a culture of safeguarding both children and adults.
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This year's Autumn Statement was notable for the fact that it was the last Autumn Statement we are ever likely to hear, as Chancellor Phillip Hammond confirmed that he will scrap the existing split Autumn Statement/Spring Budget announcements in favour of a single, annual Autumn Budget from 2017 onwards.
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Louis Cooper, CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (NEDA), considers the changing role of the Non-Executive Director in modern organisations and advises how Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) in the sport and recreation sector can learn from the corporate sector to ensure they adapt and add value for the benefit of their board.
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The CMS select committee inquiry raised the issue of sports stadia accessibility, a matter that effects all sport and recreation organisations that work together with clubs and stadiums. Lord Holmes of Richmond, who gave evidence at the inquiry, explains more about the guidance that is available and the current situation in football clubs across the country.
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The CMS select committee inquiry raised the issue of sports stadia accessibility, a matter that effects all sport and recreation organisations that work together with clubs and stadiums. Lord Holmes of Richmond, who gave evidence at the inquiry, explains more about the guidance that is available and the current situation in football clubs across the country.
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The Oxford Social Inclusion Cup is more than just a football tournament. It brings together people who have experienced mental health problems, members of the local community and health services to promote positive social inclusion. Jon Regler, founder of the inclusion cup explains more.
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Emma Boggis presented her paper which included a report on the second quarter of the year’s Operational Plan.
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Agenda details for the upcoming MSSD meeting on 23 November.
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Rob Tate looks at one of the less headline-grabbing areas of the new Code for Sports Governance; requirements for increased transparency in funded bodies.
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Today the #BigThankYou campaign, which is the UK’s biggest celebration of sports volunteers, is being launched.
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Jenny Scott, formerly of Join In and now Volunteer Project Manager at the Alliance, explains a bit more about Join In and how Alliance members can benefit by tapping in to the volunteer movement.
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Over 100 leaders from across the sport and recreation sector gathered in Manchester this week for the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Leadership Convention in association with Perkins Slade.
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Sport England has today announced a new partnership with the Open Data Institute (ODI) to make it easier for people to find the information they need to book dance classes, find free tennis courts and take part in physical activity sessions.
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Emma Boggis shares the Alliance's thoughts on the new sports governance code by Sport England and UK Sport.
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Table Tennis England has agreed a broadcast rights deal with fast-growing youth publisher, TheLADbible Group to show matches via TheSPORTbible.
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Back in July four organisations were selected as the winners of our 2016 Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Each winner received a cash prize and three months on, here is a quick update on how some of our winners are getting on.
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Ahead of the Leadership Convention we've asked our partners at Traveleads what their thoughts are on leadership and change. What makes a good leader? How have they as an organisation adapted to change?
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Continuing the Governance and Workforce theme, Governance Officer Rob Tate takes a look at the push for improved diversity in the sector and how this can be implemented successfully in your organisation.
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