Creating a happier and healthier nation
through the power of sport and recreation

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Who we represent

We have almost 300 members from across the sport and recreation sector, from traditional governing bodies to organisations from the world of outdoor pursuits, movement and dance, and many more.

Despite the diverse background of our members, they are all united by their belief in the positive power of sport and recreation.

Our Members

ASA Swim England LimitedEngland HockeyAngling TrustPanathlon ChallengeGrounds Management Association LimitedSafe Sport InternationalBritish SkydivingBritish FencingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Aikido BoardPaddle UKCroquet EnglandEton Fives AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationTable Tennis EnglandUK Armed Forces Sports BoardLeague Managers AssociationEndurance GBRounders EnglandSpecial Olympics GBBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Dance CouncilEngland AthleticsSkateboard GBBritish Model Flying AssociationEngland SquashBritish TaekwondoCountryside AllianceBritish Wheelchair BasketballPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPentathlon GBAOC SportBritish EquestrianActive Humber LtdEngland TouchEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland NetballBritish American Football AssociationLEAPOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardActive Kent and MedwayLondon Youth RowingVolleyball EnglandSwimming Teachers' AssociationUK CoachingAssociation of British Climbing WallsKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandBoccia EnglandEngland KorfballLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Association of Teachers of DancingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEngland GolfBritish Grooms AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandGreat Britain Savate FederationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish GymnasticsInclusive SkatingBasketball EnglandLord's TavernersYorkshire Sport FoundationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGreater Manchester MovingWomen in SportBritish WeightliftingHurlingham Polo AssociationBowls EnglandBritish RowingThe R&ABritish Roller Sports Federation LtdI Trust SportBritish Obstacle SportsKeep Fit AssociationBritish KitesportsBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Caving AssociationGB SnowsportBritish Orienteering FederationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsRAF Central FundGolf Foundation (The)English Chess FederationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Judo AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationMountain TrainingBritish Paralympic AssociationBadminton EnglandActive EssexMedau Teachers AssociationParkour UKPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKYouth Sport TrustAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)The Royal Navy Sports BoardDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British DressageActivity AllianceBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsGreat Britain OutriggerNational Association of Teachers of DancingFootball Association (The)Sported FoundationThe Sabre TrustAngling Trades Association (ATA)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Horseracing AuthorityMargaret Morris MovementBritish Mountaineering CouncilSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active SurreyUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationWheelPowerBritish Gliding AssociationArchery GBNational School Sailing AssociationUKA DanceLimbPowerBritish Ice SkatingSport in MindCare to Dance CICUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Camping and Caravanning ClubBritish Horse SocietyTchoukball UKGoalball UKForest School CampsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAll Terrain Boarding AssociationLTA Operations ltdAssociation for Physical EducationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEMD UKBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish CyclingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsFLexercise WLHBHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEngland LacrosseNational Field Archery SocietySporting EqualsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsMuslim Sports FoundationActive DevonLiving SportLanguage of Dance CentreGreen Lane AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Universities & Colleges SportAccess Sport CIORugby Football LeagueUK Ultimate LtdSnowsport EnglandSportsAidActive PartnershipsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsUK Deaf SportNational Council for Metal DetectingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEnglish Pool AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBowls Development AllianceEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationStreetGames UKBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish Blind SportGreenhouse SportsProfessional Golfers' AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish DanceSport AssociationPlay EnglandWelsh RowingRacecourse Association (The)
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Latest News

15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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18 Aug 2026

Alliance responds to announcement on planning reforms

The government has announced that it will be retaining Sport England as a statutory consultee in the planning system.

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30 Jul 2026

Nominations open for revamped Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that nominations for our flagship Community Sport and Recreation Awards are open for 2026, as we celebrate the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

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How many people take part in the recommended amount of sport or physical activity every week?

This chart illustrates how many adults and children take part in the recommended amount of sport or physical activity every week, based on the Chief Medical Officer's guidelines (150 minutes moderate intensity activity a week for adults, 60 minutes for children), and reported by Sport England. Hover over the chart to find out the numbers.

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