9th October 2024
parkrun increases life satisfaction and is worth £667 million a…
New research published to mark parkrun’s 20th anniversary has revealed how it is worth nearly £700 million…
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3rd October 2024
Skills England: Driving growth and widening opportunities
The summer saw the creation of Skills England, a new arms-length body aiming to bring together…
1st October 2024
Impairment Report highlights specific barriers to sport and activity
A new report released today outlines key findings from people with different types of impairments who…
26th September 2024
Training is key for an inclusive and knowledgeable workforce
Activity Alliance research shows disabled people do not have the same opportunities to work or volunteer…
24th September 2024
Over half of adults think they were more active as…
Kids and grown-ups have sounded the alarm bell on each other’s fitness levels – as all…
19th September 2024
New report shares tips to engage with specific audiences
Sport England's This Girl Can campaign has teamed up with Our Parks to produce a new report on their Couch to…
17th September 2024
Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE…
The UK government has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for…
12th September 2024
More than £4m invested in ideas to tackle inequalities
Sport England has awarded more than £4 million from to support ideas aimed at reducing inequalities…
10th September 2024
Dance and Health project transforming community engagement in health research
The social benefits of a pioneering Leicester health initiative which brings together dance classes with health…
5th September 2024
Funding announced to help develop inclusive talent pathways
After Team GB departed Paris 2024 with 65 medals and ParalympicsGB currently competing, Sport England are…