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Activity Alliance
@activityalliance.bsky.social
We are a national charity and the leading voice for disabled people in sports and activities.
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Our vision is a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities. We will improve opportunities to be active, empowering disabled people to get involved in sport and activities in the way they choose. More about us here: www.activityalliance.org.uk youtu.be/GpG2QbqUuD8?...
We all belong - Join the movement with Activity Alliance
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Our response to today's #Budget by Sarah Brown-Fraser, Head of Communications and Policy.
"In a challenging economic climate, we were disappointed that today’s Budget did not draw upon the huge value in people being active, especially disabled people."
www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10281-a...
Activity Alliance responds to the 2025 Budget
We respond to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's winter Budget.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On 3 Dec we’re marking International Day of Disabled People by launching a new campaign that champions belonging in action.
Let's celebrate a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to join in.
#WeAllBelong #IDDP2025
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Youth Sport Trust has launched its Class of 2035 Report, warning that unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity among children, this generation faces poorer health, lower happiness and reduced life chances in the next decade and beyond. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10275-y...
Youth Sport Trust report warns of health crisis facing Class of 2035
Youth Sport Trust launches national health commission in response to alarming trends in children’s physical activity.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We've joined forces with @activepartnerships.bsky.social, @cimspa.co.uk, @sport-england-se.bsky.social and @ukcoaching.bsky.social to make learning and workforce opportunities in sports and activities more inclusive and empowering for disabled people. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10231-u...
Uniting partners to develop a disability inclusive learning framework
Activity Alliance has joined forces with partners to make learning and workforce opportunities in sports and activities more inclusive.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We have published a new report that found only 3% of young disabled people meet the Chief Medical Officers’ recommended 60 minutes of daily activity.

But what stops them being active? A few key themes were identified.

Read the full report on our research page.
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A new research report, ‘Play, Move, Belong: Active Futures for Young Disabled People’, found that only 26% of young disabled people say they can take part in sport and activity at school all the time, compared to 38% of non-disabled young people.

www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10269-o...
Only one in four disabled children can always join in school sports
New report reveals young disabled people continue to face significant inequalities in sport and physical activity.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our Strategic Partnership Advisor Cara had a fantastic time at the British Down Syndrome Swimming British Championships this weekend. She even had the honour of presenting medals to competitors.

We'd like to pass on a huge congratulations to all swimmers that took part!
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It is Safeguarding Adults Week, and this year the focus is prevention.

Throughout the week, the ann craft trust are encouraging people to take a closer look at their approach to prevention.

www.anncrafttrust.org/events/safeg...
Prevention: Act Before Abuse - Safeguarding Adults Week 17 to 21 November 2025
Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 is all about Prevention. Register your support for the campaign and let's change the conversation!
www.anncrafttrust.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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“It’s the sense of belonging — being part of a community.” 💬

Adam Blaze, Chief Executive of @activityalliance.bsky.social, shared with us about the impact of prescribing physical activity for older people during our session on healthy ageing.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New guidance for fitness and leisure facilities from @ukactive.bsky.social. This forms part of their ‘Next Generation strategy’ for investing in the future of children and young people’s health and happiness by getting a million more active by 2030. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10256-u...
ukactive releases new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities
The guide has been developed for operators when considering children’s and young people’s activities.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A reminder about some exciting research we're doing with @leedsbeckett.bsky.social.
We're looking for people who work in sport and activity to take part in a research survey about intersectionality.
Full details and link to the survey on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10208-n...
New intersectionality research project with Leeds Beckett University
New Activity Alliance intersectionality research project with Leeds Beckett University looking at disability inclusion.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Some very exciting news from our good friends at Wheels For All. Chris Boardman CBE has been unveiled as a new patron!

Bringing his celebrated cycling expertise he will help to push forward the organisation’s mission.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We're excited to be starting a new intersectionality research project with @leedsbeckett.bsky.social. We want to understand how intersectionality in relation to disability inclusion impacts disabled people's participation at a local level.
www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10208-n...
New intersectionality research project with Leeds Beckett University
New Activity Alliance intersectionality research project with Leeds Beckett University looking at disability inclusion.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Last week we were joined by members, partners, and our Board for our AGM in Loughborough. It was a great opportunity to celebrate a fantastic year of impact for our charity. Find out more on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10203-a...
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Paker as our new Chair. Adam brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the sport and physical activity sector, having driven transformation across national and international sporting organisations. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10204-a...
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
For those that have completed Inclusive Activity Programme (IAP) training, we're hosting an exciting series of follow-on webinars. Next up is Rebound on 28 October. Discover how #ReboundTherapy can enhance physical and sensory development. All the details: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10093-u...
October 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Sam Orde will step down as Chair of Activity Alliance after seven years. Here she reflects on her time with the national charity:

www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10188-s...
Sam Orde - reflections on my time with Activity Alliance
Sam Orde will step down as Chair of Activity Alliance after seven years. Here she reflects on her time with the national charity.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Very exciting news from Special Olympics Great Britain!

Their board has approved plans to stage a newly structured National Summer Games in 2026

Read all about it here:
www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/news/4377582...
Special Olympics GB outlines new concept for 2026 National Summer Games
Special Olympics uses sport to empower children & adults with an intellectual disability to enhance their health and wellbeing
www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Dover has enjoyed the benefits of a successful GOGA project!

Your Leisure Kent Limited was the lead organisation for Get Out Get Active in Action Dover. They worked in the Dover district to provide classes, taster sessions and events.

www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10128-d...
Dover reaps activity benefits of successful GOGA project
An activity program in Dover that has run for three years thanks to National Lottery funding hopes the positive impact will continue.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Activity Alliance has teamed up with Rebound Therapy to promote the Rebound Therapy Practitioner course.

It uses trampolines to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for disabled people.

Find out more on our website:
www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10169-b...
Book a Rebound Therapy Practitioner course
Activity Alliance have teamed up with Rebound Therapy to promote the Rebound Therapy Practitioner course.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We are very proud to announce the appointment of Ian Mullane and Reena Parmar to our Board of trustees.

Appointed in September, their combined professional expertise and lived experience will help drive meaningful change.

www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10181-a...
Activity Alliance welcomes two new trustees
Activity Alliance welcomes Ian Mullane and Reena Parmar to its Board of Trustees.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We all deserve the right to move, play sport or be active however we choose to be. Nobody must feel excluded or forgotten as we strive for a happier, healthier, more active nation. Read our #Manifesto and learn about our three asks for #Government: www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-involved...
September 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Last year we launched our manifesto for change in the fight for fairness. Our manifesto still stands! Disabled people deserve the right to move, play sport or be active however they choose to be. Nobody must feel excluded or forgotten. #WeAllBelong. www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-involved...
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Scottish Disability Sport is launching a four-point Call to Action that is calling on organisations across #Scotland to take urgent action to remove the significant barriers faced by disabled people in accessing sport and physical activity. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10152-s...
SDS calls for urgent action to remove barriers to sport and activity
Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) is launching a four-point Call to Action.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
A big happy first birthday to our Learning Hub!

In just one year we have signed up more than 1700 users, with 92% agreeing the course they used was valuable and 95% said it was worth their time.

To find a course for you, head to the Learning Hub now:
learn.activityalliance.org.uk
Activity Alliance Learning Hub
learn.activityalliance.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM