New Fund to Boost Women and Girls’ Football Opportunities
Sport England has awarded £3 million of National Lottery funding to support women and girls’ football in the country through The Lionesses HERe to Play Fund.
Healthy Ageing: Physical Activity in An Ageing Society
Progress on improving healthy life expectancy in England has stalled and people are spending longer living with ill health in their older years. Physical activity can help prevent ill health, but activity levels in England are decreasing and are lowest among older people. A small increase in activity by an older person can be substantially beneficial in improving health and reducing or delaying the development of multiple long-term health conditions.
£1bn Boost to PE and School Sport to End Fitness Postcode Lottery
More young people will have access to high quality PE and school sport under the government’s new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which will bring national sporting expertise into every primary and secondary school to tackle inactivity.
1 in 3 Women Don’t Have Enough Time to Go for a Walk
A new survey commissioned by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, has found that nearly one in three women (29%) say a lack of time prevents them from walking more.
Healthcare Experts Call for Bold National Action to Tackle Children’s Inactivity Crisis
The Class of 2035 Commission, convened by Youth Sport Trust and bringing together leading voices from across healthcare to address growing challenges in children’s health and wellbeing, has today published its report and vision for change.
Making Your Next Move
Last year, Age UK launched Act Now, Age Better: a campaign that shared how moving more can keep people feeling stronger and fitter for longer.
Pentathlon GB, British Obstacle Sports and Youth Sport Trust Launch Obstacle Explorers to Reimagine Movement, Sport and Play in Schools
Pentathlon GB, British Obstacle Sports and Youth Sport Trust have launched Obstacle Explorers, a national initiative designed to bring fun, creativity, and inclusivity into school sport and physical activity.
England is Getting More Active But Not Everyone is Benefiting
More than 30 million adults in England are now meeting the recommended levels of physical activity, including millions taking part in sport, as participation continues to steadily rise.
Step into Spring with the Big Walk and Wheel Challenge
Schools across the UK are gearing up for the Big Walk and Wheel challenge this March which is the biggest event on the school-run in the country. More than 1,800 schools have already signed up for the free challenge which is open to all schools and and takes place from Monday 16 – Friday 27 March 2026.
Comets Programme Launches to Expand Inclusive Football Opportunities in Schools
England Football and the Premier League have launched Comets in schools, a free extra-curricular SEND football programme for girls and boys aged 5–11.