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

Haringey Sports DevelopmentMargaret Morris MovementBritish ReiningProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundActive DevonUK Ultimate LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsRugby Football LeagueEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Camping and Caravanning ClubBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBowls Development AllianceParkrun LimitedActive SurreyThe Sabre TrustNational Field Archery SocietySnowsport EnglandLondon SportPaddle UKBritish Judo AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish GymnasticsBritish Aikido BoardBritish Grooms AssociationUKA DanceRacecourse Association (The)Active Humber LtdRoyal Yachting AssociationLaban Guild InternationalBritish ShowjumpingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Gliding AssociationWomen in SportDwarf Sports Association UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsForest School CampsSporting EqualsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationCroquet EnglandBritish Caving AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICGreater Manchester MovingVolleyball EnglandBadminton EnglandBritish Horse SocietyLimbPowerUK CoachingUK Sports InstituteUK YouthEton Fives AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBoccia EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipWelsh RowingAssociation of British Climbing WallsFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingKickboxing GBAngling Trades Association (ATA)Table Tennis EnglandCare to Dance CICEngland BoxingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland AthleticsBritish Mountaineering CouncilDevelopment Through ChallengeEngland SquashLiving SportUK Deaf SportGolf Foundation (The)Auto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Triathlon FederationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionDallaglio RugbyWorksActive PartnershipsBasketball EnglandBritish Balloon and Airship ClubKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Horse ScotlandGB BoxingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardGreat Britain Savate FederationEngland KorfballBritish RowingSported FoundationBritish DressageBritish TaekwondoLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Blind SportLanguage of Dance CentreEnglish Karate FederationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Model Flying AssociationRounders EnglandFootball Supporters AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationThe R&ABritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSpecial Olympics GBIce Hockey UKHurlingham Polo AssociationGreenhouse SportsBritish Universities & Colleges SportArchery GBBritish KitesportsAngling TrustCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)English Pool AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationMedau Teachers AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationEngland FencingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdStreetGames UKSport in MindYouth Sport TrustEngland LacrosseBaseball Softball UKBowls EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKKeep Fit AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationI Trust SportLeague Managers AssociationEndurance GBParkour UKLEAPUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Dance CouncilMountain TrainingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish EquestrianBritish Ice SkatingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)English Amateur Billiards AssociationPanathlon ChallengeBritish Wheel of YogaLord's TavernersASA Swim England LimitedNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdFLexercise WLHBSkateboard GBBritish Nordic WalkingBritish ShootingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Pentathlon GBBritish Equestrian VaultingInclusive SkatingGrounds Management Association LimitedImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish SkydivingYorkshire Sport FoundationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)National Council for Metal DetectingBritish Horseracing AuthoritySports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Rugby Football UnionProfessional Players FederationActivity AllianceBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Active Kent and MedwayLTA Operations ltdBritish WrestlingSportsAidBritish WeightliftingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish EventingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainAOC SportBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationEMD UKBritish CyclingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyUK Armed Forces Sports BoardOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish American Football AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsWheelPowerWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Countryside AllianceTchoukball UKGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdNational School Sailing AssociationActive EssexGreat Britain OutriggerRoyal Aero ClubEngland NetballEngland TouchBritish FencingMuslim Sports FoundationEngland GolfTrail Riders FellowshipChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Para Table TennisEngland HockeyEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEnglish Chess FederationPlay EnglandGoalball UK
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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