Sport and Recreation Alliance

We've published an end-of-week wrap-up of some of the key policy workstreams we're currently undertaking for our members, including: ◾ Planning Reform ◾ Spring Statement & Spending Review ◾ Care Quality Commission Regulation ◾ Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse ◾ Business Rates ◾ Welfare Reform Read the article in full here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eNp8hSaD

The Sport and Recreation Alliance's Board is looking to recruit someone independent from the current Alliance membership with financial skills and experience as a Specialist Member of the Finance and Audit Committee. There is already current Board and membership representation, and the Board would welcome someone independent who would see this as a step towards a Non-Executive Director role and would relish the opportunity to learn and make their mark. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 11 April 2025. Find out more about the role and apply here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/efnTamFq

Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation 10th anniversary survey - EXTENDED UNTIL 21 MARCH https://lnkd.in/dhMmns-e To ensure we gather as many responses from signatories as possible, we've extended the deadline to complete the survey until 21 March. The findings from the survey will help to understand what changes have taken place in the sport sector since 2015. https://lnkd.in/dhMmns-e #SportMinds #MentalHealthCharter #10thAnniversary

The Sport and Recreation Alliance's CEO, Lisa Wainwright MBE (She/Her), has responded to the announcement of a Government consultation on the removal of statutory planning consultees, including Sport England. Read the full statement here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eusyhq68

For International Women's Day, we published an article alongside IWG Women & Sport, reflecting on the progress that has been made as we strive for gender equality - but highlighting the huge amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure there is greater representation of women in leadership roles, particularly on boards and as chairs of sports organisations. Read the article in full here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ejM_4hnQ

We are looking for a new Elected Non-Executive Director who has the varied skills and experience to move the Alliance forward in the next five years of a new strategy 🔎 You can take a look at the full role description and person specification below, and find out how to apply ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eNQF-687

◾ What is a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)? ◾ Why is it important to have a DIAP? ◾ How do DIAPs help sport and recreation organisations? Find out the answer to all of these questions and more at our latest EDI Roundtable webinar, which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion Plans in sport and recreation organisations 😊 This free event is open to members, and you can sign up here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eaxAvBb8

Breaking Barriers and Learning from Legends Sport and Recreation Alliance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Networking Event. Tonight’s event was all about sharing insights on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) while making meaningful connections. We had the opportunity to talk about our NICAS Ascend crowdfunder and learn from other inspiring initiatives. It was great to hear from keynote speaker Viveen Taylor, director of EDI at Sport England. We enjoyed connecting with Weininger Irwin, the first-ever Gladiators champion and a driving force in sports and beyond. Great to discuss similarities with his initiative Cool Rowings and our own aims to enable and unlock activity for all for our sports. It was also great to connect with Deana Morris from British Wheel of Yoga. As always, it was fantastic to see El Temple from the Association of British Climbing Walls also representing climbing and our EDI work in the sector. Insightful conversations, valuable lessons, and a strong reminder that inclusion isn’t just a goal—it’s the way forward. A huge thank you to SRA’s corporate partners, Admincontrol for hosting. Who else has been inspired by leaders like this in their EDI journey? Let’s keep the conversation going! #NICASclimbing #EDI #BreakingBarriers #Gladiators #EqualityDiversityAndInclusion Abbi Blakey

Bringing EDI and Governance Professionals Together Last night, we hosted an inspiring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networking Event, with our governance partners, Admincontrol. It was fantastic to bring together leaders, professionals, and advocates from across the sector to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore meaningful collaboration. The event provided a valuable space for open discussions on the evolving role of EDI and governance, the challenges organisations face, and the opportunities we have to drive real impact. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Viveen Taylor, Director of EDI at Sport England, whose insights into the latest trends and challenges in EDI and governance were both thought-provoking and inspiring. One of the key messages she shared was:  “the future of our sector depends on the choices we make today”. This event reinforced the importance of embedding EDI into every level, ensuring that diversity, inclusion, and equity are not just values we discuss but principles we all actively integrate into decision-making at all levels. A big thank you to the team at Admincontrol for hosting us at your offices and providing refreshments throughout the evening. We appreciate the continued support you provide the Sport and Recreation Alliance. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their perspectives, and contributed to such an engaging and meaningful evening. Your commitment to fostering positive change is what makes events like this so impactful. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, we will look to create more engaging opportunities in the future. We look forward to continuing these critical conversations and working together to shape a more inclusive future. Neil Rogerson David Reilly #equality #diversity #inclusion #governance #sport #recreation

This morning, the House of Commons started with Oral Questions to the Department of Culture Media and Sport. Key issues covered were: 🏃🏽♀️Supporting women and girls in sport; 🏫Grassroots facilities; ⚽️Football Governace Bill and lower league clubs. Check out the highlights 👇👇👇