Shirley Hurst

Work at Active Partnerships National Organisation as ‘Strategic Lead - Football & MultiSport’. Views are completely of my own and those not of my employer.

[Manchester City Council @ManCityCouncil]

From May half‑term, all Manchester high school pupils aged 11–16 can get free junior gym access including gym sessions, swimming and fitness classes at 11 council leisure centres. Register your interest: https://t.co/v1atptuwgd @MCRActive

[Sport England @Sport_England]

ICYMI - 94% of planning applications involving playing fields have protected or improved facilities!

These spaces aren’t just fields, they’re the heart of our communities. 💚

Read more on the our news story: https://t.co/BceootSXzc

[Football Foundation @FootballFoundtn]

In 2026, our support for women and girls’ football continues through the @Lionesses HERe to Play Fund, ensuring more inclusive, safe and welcoming spaces 💚

All made possible thanks to the @premierleague, @FA and @DCMS 👏

🔗 https://t.co/lUwOrQNdbW

[Emily Cherry MBE @EmilyCherryCEO]

So very proud to share that 2024–25 was @BikeabilityUK's biggest year yet.
Over 500,000 children accessed cycle training — with more support, more schools and more cycles than ever before.
Grateful to all who made it happen.

Our new Impact Report is here: https://t.co/9ISb5BDAWc

[Sport England @Sport_England]

"Whilst inclusive and accessible sports opportunities and facilities are vital, we believe that where people live and their opportunities for easy and daily activity are crucial in getting people to move more."

The projects and policy manager for the Town and Country Planning Association tells us about the work they're doing to build places where people can live, move and thrive.

Read more: https://t.co/ovBa3yvQz7

[Sport & Recreation Alliance @sportrectweets]

Yesterday, @Womeninsport_uk released a vital new report on the systemic barriers that push young Black girls away from sport, despite their immense passion for it.

Read 'Black Girls and Sport: A Breakup Story' here 👇👇

https://t.co/VOFga5Lgl3

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Record numbers playing sport and taking part in physical activity

Compared to 2015-16, 2.4 million more adults are taking part in physical activity every week.

Sport England’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Pontefract, highlights the key takeaways from the new Active Lives Adult Survey results.

Read the full report: https://t.co/nEmFwTOCta

#SportEngland  #ActiveLives  #UnitingTheMovement

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

Today, our chair asked the Secretary of state, @lisanandy, what the Government was going to do to ensure underrepresented groups would still have access to local sports opportunities following the end of the Opening Schools Facilities Fund 👇

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

We know disabled people are under-represented in the sport and physical activity workforce. In a free webinar on 24 March, we'll share insight from our workforce report and explore how the sector improves its recruitment and retention strategies. Sign up: https://t.co/hlsWHHb3fo

[Football Foundation @FootballFoundtn]

Ealing, your Football Foundation PlayZone has landed 🫡

A new multi-sports venue designed with community input to ensure the greatest impact to the local area 🎉

All made possible thanks to funding from the @premierleague, @FA and @DCMS 👏

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Natalie's story: Reasonable adjustments were seen as unfair.

As part of our new workforce gap report, we're sharing a series of case studies featuring disabled people's real-life experiences of working in sport and activity.
Read Natalie's story here: https://t.co/eFMlU2I2YX

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Our new report, released in full today, highlights barriers and enablers to disabled people becoming part of the sport and physical activity workforce.

Based on 25 interviews with people it provides three key headline recommendations. Find them here:
https://t.co/jKGypEig54

[Sport England @Sport_England]

🪙 Raising money
👛 Managing money
⏭️ Planning ahead

#Buddle provides help, tips and resources on how to crowdfund, manage money and plan for the future.

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

81% of girls say watching the Olympics made them feel happy, and 75% said it made them feel proud.

When girls dream about doing well in sport, it gives them a passion, a fire and a drive that can seep into every aspect of their lives.

Read more: https://t.co/sYqnOp0LkY

[Football Foundation @FootballFoundtn]

Let's Go 2025!

It's set to be another massive year for the @FootballFoundtn 🙌

Thanks to funding from the @premierleague, @FA and @DCMS we're ready to make an impact on the communities that need it most in 2025.

Check out our funding opportunities here ⤵️

[Sport England @Sport_England]

More than a weight-loss programme.

@manvfat have created a community network with peer-to-peer support, to enable men to feel comfortable in their communities and be able to speak about their challenges.

Read more 👇

[Sport England @Sport_England]

New year, new funding?

If you're looking to help deliver positive change in your community and your project aligns with our priorities, we can fund a wide range of costs and items up to £15,000.

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Looking at reducing your energy costs?

Our guidance aims to give practical support on how energy efficiency measures can reduce running costs for organisations involved with small physical activity and sports facilities.

[Active Partnerships @ActivePartners_]

The latest #ActiveLives figures for children and young people have been published by @Sport_England today.

You can read our response here ⬇️

https://t.co/Q3IoazICrc

#ActivePartnerships

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

We are very proud to introduce our new strategy - We all belong. It's the result of powerful collaboration with our partners and we are confident it addresses the major barriers that disabled people face when trying to be active. More info: https://t.co/yMJ0HwCmdB #WeAllBelong