Funding New funding focuses on 'life transitions' Participation Exclusive: Why slower is better for parkrun Research ConnectSport supports UK SDN conference Homelessness Award recognises growing success of Running Charity Research Barça Foundation and Unicef lead evidence group Environment Eco Sport Challenge pits paddlers against ploggers Participation Exclusive: parkrun CEO warns against 'token initiatives' Disability Para dance set for participation boost Older people SilverFit hits major milestone Disability EFDS changes name to Activity Alliance