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61,415 disabled children live in areas with no holiday club options. That is one of the findings from Sense's research e...
20/08/2026

61,415 disabled children live in areas with no holiday club options. That is one of the findings from Sense's research exposing the holiday gap for disabled children.

Only 6% of disabled children receive holiday support, showing a vast gap in provision nationally.

It also found support from local authorities is patchy and inconsistent. Nearly half (49%) of parent carers told them their local authority won’t fund holiday club provision for their disabled child. Only 34% said that their local authority provides clear information about accessible holiday clubs in their area.

Read the full report on the Sense website: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/research/holiday-club-research-2026/

19/08/2026

Alongside our Annual Disability and Activity Survey report we published a selection of accessible formats. That included an easy read and British Sign Language summary.

Inclusive communications are an important assett to ensuring that your offer is accessible. Whether that is sharing research, activities or even just social media posts.

If you would like to learn more head to our Learning Hub and search for our Inclusive Communications eLearning module.

We had a fantastic day in Nottingham this weekend to celebrate 21 years of The Wheelchair Football Association !It was g...
18/08/2026

We had a fantastic day in Nottingham this weekend to celebrate 21 years of The Wheelchair Football Association !

It was great to see the the Powerchair Football community enjoying a day of competition and activities. The work the WFA do is crucial to ensuring Powerchair Football is accessible, inclusive and offers meaningful opportunities for people with physical impairments to engage in the game.

Join us on Thursday 10 September at 11am for a webinar exploring how organisations are using the Inclusive Learning Prin...
17/08/2026

Join us on Thursday 10 September at 11am for a webinar exploring how organisations are using the Inclusive Learning Principles in their work.

Activity Alliance created the principles in close collaboration with CIMSPA, Active Partnerships, Sport England , UK Sport and Coaching.

During the online event you will hear how they are using the principles in their own work, practical examples and quick wins that others can take away and some of the challenges they have faced.

We will also discus how inclusive learning can support a more diverse sport and physical activity workforce as well as exploring how to use the Inclusive Learning Principles self-assessment tool to review your own approach.

Register your place now on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-inclusive-learning-principles-tickets-1997553910519?aff=erelpanelorg

Our new series of IAP learner webinars continue with the next event, focused on inclusive PE, taking place in September....
14/08/2026

Our new series of IAP learner webinars continue with the next event, focused on inclusive PE, taking place in September. These 30-minute online events are a great opportunity to discover practical ways to make activity more inclusive for disabled people. The webinars are ideal for learners who have completed Inclusive Activity Programme (IAP) training, building on the skills you have developed throughout your course, but anyone is welcome to attend.

Making PE inclusive for all: practical approaches for schools will take place on Monday 7 September at 3.30pm.

Led by IAP tutor Rob Belbin, you can learn and share practical tips for delivering activities and providing ideas for linking inclusive activity to your SEND school plans.

For more information and to sign up visit the news section on our website - the link is in our bio.

The 10 Inclusive Learning Principles were developed by Activity Alliance in collaboration with UK Coaching and other sec...
13/08/2026

The 10 Inclusive Learning Principles were developed by Activity Alliance in collaboration with UK Coaching and other sector partners. They provide practical prompts to help organisations consider inclusion from the beginning of the learning design process, rather than treating it as an additional requirement. For UK Coaching, this approach is helping to shape learning through lived experience, authentic examples and continuous improvement.

One example is UK Coaching’s Equali-tea sessions. These conversations give colleagues the opportunity to explore topics including disability, long-term health conditions and other equality, equity, diversity and inclusion issues.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10764-uk-coaching-puts-inclusive-learning-principles-into-practice

We're pleased to report that applications are now open for the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon Disability Ballot! Applic...
13/08/2026

We're pleased to report that applications are now open for the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon Disability Ballot! Applications are also open for assisted wheelchair entries.

Both forms will be open until 23:59 on Monday 24 August 2026. The results of the randomised ballot will be announced by September 2026.

In case you don't know - the London Marathon is an annual 26.2-mile race in London, renowned for its elite competition, mass participation, and record-breaking charitable fundraising! In 2027 it's set to take place across two days - 24/25 April - enabling 100,000 people to take part!

You can find all the information you need on the London Marathon events website: www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk and search 'disability'

TCS London Marathon London Marathont

From London 2012 to last month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the UK has a strong track record of hosting major sporti...
12/08/2026

From London 2012 to last month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the UK has a strong track record of hosting major sporting events. Looking ahead to UEFA EURO 2028 and a potential North of England Olympic and Paralympic bid in the 2040s, policymakers face a crucial question. How can elite sporting success and investment deliver lasting improvements in accessibility, participation and opportunity for disabled people at grassroots level?

Accessibility is too often treated as an enhancement rather than a fundamental requirement. To achieve greater outcomes, inclusion is better when embedded in the planning, funding and regulation of community sport.

Read more about why major sporting events must leave an inclusive legacy on our website: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10760-major-sporting-events-must-leave-an-inclusive-legacy

Elite wheelchair applications are now open for the 2026 ASICS Manchester Half.Join the elite wheelchair field on Sunday ...
11/08/2026

Elite wheelchair applications are now open for the 2026 ASICS Manchester Half.

Join the elite wheelchair field on Sunday 4 October 2026 at one of the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest half marathons.

Prize money of up to £2,000 is available, subject to minimum elite wheelchair starter numbers.

Eligibility:
- Competing in a racing wheelchair
- Previously completed a half marathon in 1:30:00 or faster

To find out more or apply, email [email protected] by Wednesday 16 September 2026.

We've launched our annual stakeholder survey and we're very keen to hear how you think we've been doing.Your valued feed...
10/08/2026

We've launched our annual stakeholder survey and we're very keen to hear how you think we've been doing.

Your valued feedback helps us to understand more about our support, services and impact, and how we can better work together for a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities.

The survey can be completed by any person or organisation who has worked or engaged with Activity Alliance this past year. This includes organisations inside and outside of the sport and physical activity sector.

The survey should take you about 10 minutes and you can find it here: https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10684-give-us-your-feedback-activity-alliance-annual-stakeholder-survey

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