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Alliance and APPG for Sport Chair join British Blind Sport to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities

Friday 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness of the experiences, challenges and opportunities those living with disabilities encounter.

Published 03 December 2021, Equality and Diversity

National Inclusion Week 2021: Why sport matters for all

Now in its 9^th year, National Inclusion Week is a time to celebrate and promote the importance of inclusion in workplaces, communities and society as a whole.

Published 28 September 2021, Equality and Diversity

Alliance and friends share their stories this Pride Month

Having an inclusive culture in your sport or activity may just be the difference between someone choosing an active life over one that isn’t.

Published 28 June 2021, Equality and Diversity

International Women’s Day: Alliance working to create a more equal space for women and girls in sport

As a loving mother to two young girls and a proud LGBTQ+ woman, Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright values the chance to be visible and raise awareness of inclusion for women and girls in sport.

Published 08 March 2021, Equality and Diversity

Horse racing continues to go to great lengths for the LGBT+ community

Everyone, regardless of their sexuality, should feel welcome in sport.

Published 15 February 2021, Equality and Diversity

A first look at the Fit for the Future 2021 sessions

Excitement is building ahead of Fit for the Future 2021, and with just a week to go until the big day, we wanted to give you a sneak preview into some of the fantastic sessions you’ll be able to attend.

Published 20 January 2021, Equality and Diversity

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