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

English Chess FederationUK YouthDwarf Sports Association UKVolleyball EnglandBritish ShootingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardAngling Trades Association (ATA)Pétanque EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Aikido BoardEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Guild of Professional Teachers of DancingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish RowingKeep Fit AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBadminton EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdParkrun LimitedHurlingham Polo AssociationLTA Operations ltdDallaglio RugbyWorksPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPentathlon GBCountryside AllianceBritish ReiningStreetGames UKRounders EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Ice SkatingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsSnowsport EnglandHorse ScotlandRoyal Aero ClubBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Orienteering FederationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustWomen in SportBritish Caving AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingEngland BoxingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsHaringey Sports DevelopmentEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationTable Tennis EnglandBritish Blind SportEton Fives AssociationActive PartnershipsInclusive SkatingEngland HockeyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingASA Swim England LimitedSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Outdoor Industries AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British CyclingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBoccia EnglandNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish WeightliftingParkour UKAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLEAPGoalball UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundThe R&AYorkshire Sport FoundationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationUK Deaf SportEngland LacrossePlay EnglandInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsLeadership Skills FoundationEngland GolfBritish EventingEngland KorfballBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsCamping and Caravanning ClubMountain TrainingBritish EquestrianProfessional Golfers' AssociationKickboxing GBBritish KitesportsEngland TouchRoyal Yachting AssociationUKA DancePatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish TaekwondoBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSporting EqualsRacecourse Association (The)Inclusive Sportswear CICBritish Para Table TennisActive DevonFootball Supporters AssociationGB BoxingYouth Sport TrustBritish CarriagedrivingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationCare to Dance CICMedau Teachers AssociationSkateboard GBRugby Football UnionBasketball EnglandBritish Nordic WalkingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland FencingFLexercise WLHBBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Association for Physical EducationBritish Grooms AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardForest School CampsMargaret Morris MovementBritish SkydivingGreenhouse SportsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish DressageSportsAidBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish FencingEngland SquashAOC SportBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Mountaineering CouncilAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Judo AssociationUK Ultimate LtdTchoukball UKBritish GymnasticsEnglish Bridge UnionDalcroze SocietyUK CoachingActive EssexEMD UKProfessional Players FederationGreater Manchester MovingCommonwealth Games EnglandLimbPowerTrail Riders FellowshipBritish WrestlingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubEndurance GBBritish Horse SocietyDevelopment Through ChallengeBowls EnglandSported FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingRugby Football LeagueKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Swimming Teachers' AssociationActivity AllianceActive Kent and MedwayAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish American Football AssociationGolf Foundation (The)British Paralympic AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationEngland AthleticsUK Sports InstituteRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsPanathlon ChallengeChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationActive SurreyPaddle UKNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGreat Britain OutriggerWheelPowerBritish Model Flying AssociationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Archery GBCroquet EnglandI Trust SportUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBaseball Softball UKCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)League Managers AssociationLaban Guild InternationalLiving SportLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish ShowjumpingEnglish Pool AssociationAngling TrustLord's TavernersActive TogetherHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEnglish Karate FederationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationSpecial Olympics GBDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Ice Hockey UKAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEngland NetballWelsh RowingBritish Dance CouncilLondon Sport
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Latest News

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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20 Mar 2026

Alliance invited to Downing Street to celebrate grassroots sport alongside Prime Minister

On Monday 16 March, the Alliance joined the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, as well as members and sector partners, at 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating grassroots sport.

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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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