SRA: sport can help government shape its civil society strategy
POSTED 12 Mar 2018 . BY Tom Walker
The consultation will form part of a new Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support people to play an active role in building a stronger society.
Credit: Shutterstock
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a new consultation launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), which aims to help the government shape its strategy for civil society.
The consultation, launched in February by the minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch, will look to have an “open conversation” on the current state of civil society and what government can do to improve it.
The DCMS is looking to use the consultation as a building block to produce a Civil Society Strategy (CSS), which will outline plans to support people to play an active role in building a stronger society.
It will also look to “unlock the full potential” of the private and public sectors to support social good.
See a video below of sports minister Tracey Crouch announcing the consultation:
en>
According to the SRA, there are strong parallels between the aims of the CSS and the government’s Sporting Future strategy.
James Allen, director of policy, governance and external affairs at the SRA, said: “The battle to define ‘civil society’ is one that many people wrestle with – and the government has taken what I believe is a wise decision to cast the net as far as possible.
“Sport and recreation is a key component of civil society and of the voluntary sector more specifically.
“I’d encourage members to engage in this exercise – both independently and collectively through the Alliance.
“This offers a great opportunity both to articulate the value of sport and recreation to building a stronger civil society and also to think about what government can do to help us engage more people in volunteering and social action.“
Sport and Recreation Alliance refreshes governance standards POSTED 24 May 2017. BY Matthew Campelli Signatories to the governance recommendations laid out by the Sport and
Recreation Alliance are being asked to reaffirm their commitment to a
refreshed set of standards.
Sport and Recreation Alliance unveils five-year strategy POSTED 30 Mar 2017. BY Matthew Campelli Demonstrating the economic and social value of sport and growing the volunteer force
have been highlighted as key objectives in the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s new
strategy.
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is
thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym
from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been
disclosed.
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with [more...]
Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke man [more...]
SRA: sport can help government shape its civil society strategy
POSTED 12 Mar 2018 . BY Tom Walker
The consultation will form part of a new Civil Society Strategy, which aims to support people to play an active role in building a stronger society.
Credit: Shutterstock
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a new consultation launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), which aims to help the government shape its strategy for civil society.
The consultation, launched in February by the minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch, will look to have an “open conversation” on the current state of civil society and what government can do to improve it.
The DCMS is looking to use the consultation as a building block to produce a Civil Society Strategy (CSS), which will outline plans to support people to play an active role in building a stronger society.
It will also look to “unlock the full potential” of the private and public sectors to support social good.
See a video below of sports minister Tracey Crouch announcing the consultation:
en>
According to the SRA, there are strong parallels between the aims of the CSS and the government’s Sporting Future strategy.
James Allen, director of policy, governance and external affairs at the SRA, said: “The battle to define ‘civil society’ is one that many people wrestle with – and the government has taken what I believe is a wise decision to cast the net as far as possible.
“Sport and recreation is a key component of civil society and of the voluntary sector more specifically.
“I’d encourage members to engage in this exercise – both independently and collectively through the Alliance.
“This offers a great opportunity both to articulate the value of sport and recreation to building a stronger civil society and also to think about what government can do to help us engage more people in volunteering and social action.“
Sport and Recreation Alliance refreshes governance standards POSTED 24 May 2017. BY Matthew Campelli Signatories to the governance recommendations laid out by the Sport and
Recreation Alliance are being asked to reaffirm their commitment to a
refreshed set of standards.
Sport and Recreation Alliance unveils five-year strategy POSTED 30 Mar 2017. BY Matthew Campelli Demonstrating the economic and social value of sport and growing the volunteer force
have been highlighted as key objectives in the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s new
strategy.
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is
thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym
from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been
disclosed.
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved
slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead
to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Physical Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with [more...]
