We were excited to be at the launch of Hertfordshire Sport and Physical Activity Partnership's No Limits 2026 campaign a few weeks ago. The campaign aims to support and empower disabled people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to move more, and find activities which suit them.

Today, Sport England has published the latest results from the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2024-25. Over 130,000 pupils in Years 1-11 (aged 5-16) and their parents, took part in the survey. Here's our response: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10309-o...

Yesterday we started a movement to change lives. Whether you’re part of a grassroots club, national body, charity, or public sector organisation, you can play your part in building a future where everyone feels they belong. Add your voice to the alliance: www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-involved...

We 100% agree with @getyrselfactive.bsky.social. Let's create a future where all disabled people feel like they belong in sports and activities! #WeAllBelong #IDDP2025

Thanks to @activecornwall.bsky.social for posting this today and championing inclusion. It’s great to see people creating spaces where disabled people feel welcomed and supported. #WeAllBelong #IDDP2025

It's International Day of Disabled People and we're really excited to launch our supporter scheme. Sign up and help us create a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities: www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-involved... #WeAllBelong #IDDP2025

This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity. Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥 #IDDP

Disability Sports Organisations and charities are a fantastic resource for many disabled people who want to be more active. They are belonging in action, providing advice, support, and opportunities for disabled people in sport and activity. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10294-d...

We’re running an exciting campaign in December to celebrate belonging in action. We’d love everyone to get involved. That could be just sharing our social posts with friends, colleagues and family, or sharing your own story of belonging and inclusion. www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-involved...

It's 30 years since the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Here, our Vice President, one of the UK's leading specialists on disability matters, Phil Friend OBE, talks openly about his life and experiences at 80 years old. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10288-d...

This week is #IDDP2025 and a year since we launched our strategy – #Weallbelong. We'll be sharing amazing examples of belonging in action and we'd love you to do the same. We’re also excited to launch a supporter scheme! Check our channels on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook this week for details.

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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!

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...

“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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Get Out Get Active (GOGA), originally launched in 2016, will support four new areas with exciting innovation pots of funding. Gateshead, Norfolk, Rotherham and the Swale will all become part of the hugely successful GOGA programme. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10144-g...

Yesterday ‘Outdoors For All’ was released by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Recreation and Access to Nature. This powerful report gathered views from over 750 organisations and individuals. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10125-c...

The North West Recovery Games recently brought together recovery communities from Morecambe, Kendal, Blackpool, and Colne for a day of connection, fun, and celebration. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10129-n...

It's National Inclusion Week! 😁 Alongside @activityalliance.bsky.social, we are celebrating progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face accessing sport and physical activity. Read more here 👇👇 sportandrecreation.org.uk/news/celebra...

This National Inclusion week we are shining a light on three fantastic resources. The EmployAbility Leisure group brings together key strategic partners in the leisure sector to champion greater workplace accessibility for disabled people. Find out more: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10130-e...

A powerful new campaign from @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social is out today and we think it's great! They are rewriting the narrative of what getting active looks like for women who don’t feel they belong in the world of physical activity. More on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10123-w...

If you worked or engaged with us over the past 12 months we want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to fill out our stakeholder survey so we can be our best, and aim for a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10116-w...

For the first time, members of the public can take a tour of #Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, #Grimsby Leisure Centre and Grimsby Health and Wellbeing Centre from the comfort of their own home. Read the full story on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10112-v...

Our August edition of Disability Sports News is now available. It features news from @limbpower.bsky.social, Special Olympics GB, @wheelpower.bsky.social and others. Read the article on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10105-d...

Lace up your trainers, our marathon places have been confirmed. We are looking for people who would like to run the London or Manchester Marathons in 2026. If you are you looking for a challenge next year, come and help us by raising vital funds. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10104-l...

🚨'Protect benefits to ensure Disabled people can be active' Article by @activityalliance.bsky.social on the Activity Trap: the fear that increased activity could impact vital social security payments including PIP. Protect benefits, protect activity. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10090-p...

The 2025 Level Playing Field Fan Survey has been launched, to collect insight on disabled sports fans’ matchday experiences. This year, there is a focus on accessible parking, while other data will be compared to previous surveys to track ongoing trends. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10092-2...

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Our insight continues to show disabled people face a range of challenges when engaging in sports and activities. We need to protect benefits to ensure disabled people can be and stay active. Read more on our website: www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10090-p... #PIP #PersonalIndependencePayment