21st December 2023
Girls are still unable to dream of reaching the top…
New research finds fewer than a third of girls (29%) dream of reaching the top of…
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19th December 2023
Buddle launch offers major boost to grassroots sport and activity
Grassroots sports clubs and community physical activity groups have a new home as Sport England launch…
14th December 2023
Updated resources to help improve inclusive activity
Activity Alliance has a wealth of resources to support disabled people to be active. Being physically…
12th December 2023
Children's activity levels hold firm but significant challenges remain
Sport England have published their latest Active Lives Children and Young People survey that covers the…
7th December 2023
Government activity commitments must prioritise disabled people
On 3 December, the United Nation’s International Day of Disabled People is celebrated globally to promote…
5th December 2023
The benefits of sport participation and physical activity in schools
New research shows sports participation in school is associated with higher levels of wellbeing for young…
23rd November 2023
parkrun joins the Sport for Development Coalition
A global charity, parkrun’s mission is to improve health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on…
21st November 2023
Health and fitness services remain at risk as gyms, swimming…
Nearly 40% (2 in 5) of leisure centres and other publicly operated fitness facilities are considering…
9th November 2023
Place Partnerships expanded to help those in greatest need
Sport England have announced a major and unprecedented expansion of their investment into local communities across…
7th November 2023
This Girl Can launches winter safety campaign
Sport England's award-winning This Girl Can campaign took to the streets of central London to launch…