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23 Sep 2024

Celebrating National Inclusion Week in the UK: How to Progress Towards Greater Inclusivity?

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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10 Sep 2024

View from the Volunteer

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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6 Sep 2024

A celebration of parasport: A Spotlight on Goalball

"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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4 Sep 2024

Sport sector unites in Parliament as MPs return

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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12 Aug 2024

The Importance of Young People in Sport: Embracing Youth Leadership for a Brighter Future

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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9 Aug 2024

Reaching New Heights: A Spotlight on Olympic Sport Climbing

“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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7 Aug 2024

Statement from Sport and Recreation Alliance on UK rioting

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has issued a statement following the recent riots in the UK.

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26 Jul 2024

From Parks to Paris - A Spotlight on Olympic Skateboarding

“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”

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24 Jul 2024

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.

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17 Jul 2024

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.

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5 Jul 2024

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.

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5 Jul 2024

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.

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13 Jun 2024

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.

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7 Jun 2024

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.

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4 Jun 2024

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.

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22 May 2024

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.

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17 May 2024

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.

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16 May 2024

Nominate your incredible community champions for the 2024 Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award

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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9 May 2024

Deaf Awareness Week 2024: UK Deaf Sport on supporting more deaf individuals to be active

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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25 Apr 2024

Active Lives 2023-24: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector calls for stronger measures to reduce inequalities

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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3 Apr 2024

Community Club of the Year Fulham Reach Boat Club Highlighted at BBC Boat Race

The Sport and Recreation Alliance’s 2024 Community Club of the Year, Fulham Reach Boat Club continue to be recognised for their incredible work in the local community.

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27 Mar 2024

UK sports bodies re-invest over £170 million in grassroots sports

Major UK sports bodies have invested a record £173.4m into grassroots and growth of sports, from broadcast revenues over the last year.

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19 Mar 2024

New Practical Online Support for Sport Organisations and Volunteers: Launch of the V4V Sport Volunteering Tools

After three years of intensive international research and development, the partners in the ground-breaking V4V project – including the Sport and Recreation Alliance – are proud and delighted to launch their final products, aimed at improving the recruitment, management, retention and training of European sport volunteers.

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18 Mar 2024

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Ensuring sport is inclusive for all

This week (18-24 March) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and the Alliance want to highlight the work of Neurodiverse Sport, an organisation that aims to promote all neurodiversity at every level of sport.

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