Latest Active Lives Data for Children and Young People Released

Published: 5 December 2024

The latest national insight around children and young people’s activity levels in academic year 2023-24 has been released today.

Activity Alliance: report finds disabled people’s activity could contribute £6.2k per person a year to society

Published: 3 December 2024

The Activity Alliance released new research revealing the social value in disabled people being active and the societal cost of inequality on International Day of Disabled People (3 December).

Pop-up Pool: more stamina, a self-esteem boost, and even better handwriting

Published: 15 November 2024

Over 160 children have benefitted from daily swimming lessons thanks to a pop-up swimming pool at Manor Field Schools, Basingstoke.

Social Value Report

Published: 22 October 2024

Sport & activity generates over £100 billion in social value a year and relieves pressure on NHS, finds Sport England. Social value generated by sport and physical activity at £107.2 billion a year and improved health creates £10.5 billion

Yoga Toolkit Supports Older Adults To Get Active

Published: 18 September 2024

One local programme, Yoga4Health, supported older adults to make lifestyle changes through an individualised ‘yoga toolkit’. Programme Teacher, Anju, is now sharing how she helped participants experience the benefits of an active life.

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities

Published: 19 August 2024

Sport England have released a guide to help put users at the heart of the facility design process and better meet the needs of our diverse communities.

Place Change Makers Podcast

Published: 9 July 2024

Sport England have launched their Place Change Makers podcast series and resources, shining a light on the people who are helping reach the communities that most need investment and support.

Dancing At Home: The Online Hub

Published: 3 July 2024

The fear of judgement or not being able to keep up can be a barrier to joining a physical activity class. Amanda, CEO for Move Momentum, has received funding to create an online platform so that people can dance in the comfort of their own homes.

Supporting Those Living With Long Term Health Conditions To Be Active

Published: 30 April 2024

In 2023, We Are Undefeatable launched their ‘Big Talk’ public consultation to understand how they could better support people living with long-term health conditions to get active.

Active Lives Adult Survey Launches 2022-23 Findings

Published: 26 April 2024

Since 2016, an additional two million adults in the UK have become more active!