A year of Uniting the Movement
A year into our 10-year strategy, we introduce a new video and take a look back the work done in its first 12 months
Updated: Wed Jan 26 2022
Boardman named Active Travel England commissioner
Sport England's chair takes on the role in an interim capacity and will oversee the appointment of the body's first chief executive and management team.
Updated: Mon Jan 24 2022
Strikingly beautiful still life worth more than 6 million at risk of leaving UK
A temporary export bar has been placed on Banquet Still Life by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem.
Updated: Fri Jan 21 2022
Chief executive appointed Disability and Access Ambassador
Tim Hollingsworth becomes one of 19 ambassadors representing different business sectors
Updated: Tue Jan 18 2022
Statement on publication of Racism in Cricket report
Our chief executive comments on the findings of the select committee report, which was published last week
Updated: Mon Jan 17 2022
New stretch of the England Coast Path opens
Connecting central London to the north Kent coast as new stretch of the England Coast Path is officially open
Updated: Wed Jan 12 2022
Queens Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund launched
The 5 million pot is part of more than 22m of investment from the National Lottery in schemes across various sectors that'll celebrate Her Majesty's 70 years of service.
Updated: Mon Jan 10 2022
Government unveils plans to restore 300,000 hectares of habitat across England
The new schemes will support nature recovery and climate action by rewarding farmers in their local area, alongside sustainable and profitable food production.
Updated: Thu Jan 06 2022
Six-month update on progress following race in sport review
Earlier this year we, UK Sport and home nations sports councils published the findings and recommendations following a review of racism and racial inequality in sport, now we're issuing an update on progress.
Updated: Wed Dec 22 2021
Latest statistics show commitment to protecting playing fields
More than 90% of all concluded planning applications including a playing field saw the facility maintained or improved
Updated: Tue Dec 14 2021
Coronavirus challenges highlight importance of physical activity and sport for children
Sports England's latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey report evidences the benefits on mental health and loneliness. Existing inequalities have widened, and new issues have arisen with boys losing active habits.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
Revised Code for Sports Governance published
The Code, and associated documents, are produced in conjunction with UK Sport and come following a review launched last year.
Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021
This Girl Can launches new group exercise classes
Our award-winning campaign has teamed up with EMD UK to create sessions for women that are low intensity, fun and great for all fitness levels.
Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021
Implementation plan for years 2-4 of Uniting the Movement published
Building the movement, meeting people where they're at and being the change are the primary focuses for us over the three years to April 2025.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty needs you
Public urged to contribute to Natural England's decision making process.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
Statement on ECBs action plan
The plan has been published following a meeting of all major cricket bodies.
Updated: Mon Nov 29 2021
New campaign promotes activity to pregnant women and new mums
Active Mums Start With You is designed to help equip healthcare professionals with the resources they need to speak about physical activity with pregnant women and new mums.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
Forming cultural bridges between the UK and Germany
With investment from Fonds Soziokultur, Arts Council England, Arts Council Northern Ireland, British Council, Wales Arts International, Creative Scotland and Goethe Institute in London.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
New funding to help secure Commonwealth Games legacy for West Midlands
Sport England are investing 6.5m of National Lottery money across two funds that'll improve facilities and level up access to community sport.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
Acceptance in Lieu scheme Acquisition wins Apollo Award
Chichester's Pallant House Gallery has won Apollo Magazine's Acquisition of the Year 2021 award for a group of paintings acquired through the Arts Council administered Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Statement on select committee appearance of Azeem Rafiq
Our chief executive comments on the testimony given by the former Yorkshire County cricketer.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Help shape the future of our Active Lives Adult Survey
Sport England has launched a major consultation to understand your views on changing how often we report the data.
Updated: Tue Nov 16 2021
Swanscombe Peninsula confirmed as Site of Special Scientific Interest
Natural England's decision means better protection and recognition for nationally important invertebrates, breeding birds, plants and geology.
Updated: Thu Nov 11 2021
Guidance to help leisure facilities appeal more to women
Our This Girl Can campaign has teamed up with ukactive to produce advice aimed at improving the experiences of women and girls at leisure facilities.
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021
Chief executive responds to issues at Yorkshire CCC
Our chief executive Tim Hollingsworth has issued a statement in response to the ongoing issues at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC).
Updated: Mon Nov 08 2021