Sport England

Our latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey results have been published 📣 The report shows that children’s activity levels have remained stable across the 2023-24 academic year, but the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic and stark inequalities remain. Sport England’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Pontefract, explores the key headlines. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eWDCudDP #SportEngland | #ActiveLives

Pedal for Paris. One epic adventure. This summer our Chair, Chris Boardman led a 550-mile cycle from Manchester to Paris to inspire action against climate change. As part of the journey, which culminated in Chris arriving in Paris for the start of the Olympic Games, we were, and still are, encouraging organisations to sign our Going for Green pledge 👉 pedalforparis.org #SportEngland | #PedalForParis

Our latest Active Lives Children & Young People results found there's been a significant drop in happiness for both boys and girls. Find out how building positive attitudes to sport and physical activity can help them feel more motivated, confident and able to get active throughout their lives: https://lnkd.in/e_FrUtRs #SportEngland | #ActiveLives

Significant inequalities remain in activity levels. Those with two or more characteristics of inequality, for example Asian girls, or someone less affluent from a Black background, are significantly less likely to be active than their peers with no characteristics of inequality at all. Find out more about our latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey results: https://lnkd.in/eZNUi8pV #SportEngland | #ActiveLives

We've published a new report into diversity in leadership roles 📋 The Diversity in Sport Governance 2024, commissioned by Sport England and UK Sport, found that the representation of disabled people and those from culturally or ethnically diverse backgrounds on Boards of sports organisations have increased. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBH_5UES #SportEngland

Sport and physical activity generates over £100 billion in social value 📣 Our updated research shows that improved health from participation in sport and physical activity relieves pressure on the NHS through £10.5 billion a year in health and social care savings. #SportEngland | #2024InReview

The home nation sports councils have recognised pickleball as a sport and we’ve recognised PickleballEngland as its national governing body in England. Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/eT5F78hw #SportEngland

It's been almost ten years since This Girl Can first broke new ground by celebrating women getting active in all their jiggly, sweaty glory. This Girl Can recently hosted a webinar that shared their vision for 2025 and beyond. If you missed it, you can now watch back on demand! #SportEngland | #ThisGirlCan

Children and young people are a key focus of Uniting the Movement and are central to our work. Positive experiences at an early age help build the foundations for an active life which is why we’ve invested in: 🏡 Place partnerships 🧘 Studio You 💙 Campaigns like Play Their Way 🗣 Physical literacy #SportEngland | #ActiveLives

As part of The National Lottery Promotions Unit's 2025 Open Week, they're inviting sports clubs and organisations nationwide to join in, show appreciation to National Lottery players and make an even greater impact on local communities. Find out how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/eJZnA7Bg #SportEngland | #NationalLottery