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

Collage

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

Kickboxing GBBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEMD UKNational Council for Metal DetectingPlay EnglandFootball Supporters AssociationEngland NetballBritish Horseracing AuthorityForest School CampsCountryside AllianceEngland HockeyRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish GymnasticsEngland KorfballBritish ShowjumpingFLexercise WLHBSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish ShootingHurlingham Polo AssociationGreater Manchester MovingActive PartnershipsAll Terrain Boarding AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingRounders EnglandBritish RowingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)The Royal Navy Sports BoardDwarf Sports Association UKRugby Football UnionBritish Judo AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsSkateboard GBThe R&ABritish DressageUK CoachingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsKeep Fit AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedLiving SportBritish TaekwondoBritish Horse SocietyEnglish Karate FederationUK Sports InstituteUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEnglish Bridge UnionGreenhouse SportsOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland GolfIce Hockey UKUK Ultimate LtdBritish Blind SportEnglish Chess FederationSported FoundationPanathlon ChallengeLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationActive EssexYorkshire Sport FoundationUKA DanceProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish SkydivingCroquet EnglandBritish Grooms AssociationInclusive SkatingYouth Sport TrustRacecourse Association (The)UK Deaf SportMargaret Morris MovementSportsAidLTA Operations ltdBritish Wheel of YogaBritish WeightliftingLEAPGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyDallaglio RugbyWorksBoccia EnglandBritish FencingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Triathlon FederationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)StreetGames UKEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Crown Green Bowling AssociationBadminton EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Snowsport EnglandLord's TavernersBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationMountain TrainingPentathlon GBInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingActive DevonRoyal Aero ClubEngland LacrosseLimbPowerBritish Caving AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationSporting EqualsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsMedau Teachers AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)League Managers AssociationDalcroze SocietyEndurance GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish EquestrianBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Dance CouncilBritish Ice SkatingAuto-Cycle Union LimitedPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland AthleticsTrail Riders FellowshipChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Inclusive Sportswear CICBritish Elite Athletes AssociationProfessional Players FederationBritish ReiningHorse ScotlandBritish Balloon and Airship ClubGreat Britain OutriggerImperial Society of Teachers of DancingI Trust SportEngland and Wales Cricket BoardGolf Foundation (The)Great Britain Savate FederationAngling TrustWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundPaddle UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish American Football AssociationDevelopment Through ChallengeNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdLondon SportEngland TouchBritish Mountaineering CouncilActivity AllianceCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish EventingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Parkour UKVolleyball EnglandNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdParkrun LimitedBaseball Softball UKAssociation for Physical EducationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish CyclingWomen in SportSpecial Olympics GBEngland FencingCamping and Caravanning ClubAngling Trades Association (ATA)British WrestlingBowls EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Aikido BoardLanguage of Dance CentreASA Swim England LimitedUK Armed Forces Sports BoardChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish KitesportsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRugby Football LeagueEton Fives AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationGB BoxingEngland BoxingUK YouthWelsh RowingActive SurreyLaban Guild InternationalActive Kent and MedwayBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Gliding AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Paralympic AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsTchoukball UKAOC SportBasketball EnglandWheelPowerGoalball UKBritish Para Table TennisEngland SquashArchery GBCare to Dance CICEnglish Schools' Football Association
View all members

Latest News

20 Apr 2026

Alliance responds to DCMS Select Committee’s “Game On” Inquiry report

We welcome the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s “Game On: Community and School Sport” report, which identifies a series of recommendations to government to strengthen grassroots sport and physical activity.

Read more Arrow Right
10 Apr 2026

Key appointments to the Alliance’s NGB Coalition Management Committee confirmed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm appointments to the National Governing Body (NGB) Coalition Management Committee, alongside existing NGB Coalition Division Chair, Ralph Rimmer OBE, and Deputy Chair, Jack Baker.

Read more Arrow Right
27 Mar 2026

Alliance welcomes Justine Baynes to the Board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to welcome Justine Baynes to the Board to fill a casual vacancy.

Read more Arrow Right

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.

Learn more

Become a member

Joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance is pretty simple, but worthwhile!

Register now

Keep up to date with our news

Our newsletter keeps you well informed on topical issues in the sport and recreation sector, as well as the latest Alliance news.

Sign Up

Our Partners

Admincontrol logoAir IT logoJMW logoSport:80 logoZellar logo93FT logo