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

London Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish KitesportsBritish RowingEngland NetballBritish American Football AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingDwarf Sports Association UKCountryside AllianceTchoukball UKNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Orienteering FederationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEnglish Chess FederationActivity AllianceAngling TrustThe R&AASA Swim England LimitedBritish Universities & Colleges SportActive DevonEndurance GBBritish Nordic WalkingOutdoor Industries AssociationCroquet EnglandBritish GymnasticsBowls Development AllianceEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Horse SocietySpecial Olympics GBLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Aikido BoardEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish ShowjumpingPlay EnglandArchery GBEton Fives AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsGreat Britain Savate FederationSport in MindHorse ScotlandEnglish Pool AssociationInclusive SkatingBritish Judo AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish WrestlingAssociation of British Climbing WallsSkateboard GBGB BoxingNational Field Archery SocietyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Royal Aero ClubKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Care to Dance CICUnited Teachers of Dance LtdRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Para Table TennisSportsAidBritish Horseracing AuthorityWomen in SportBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish CyclingBritish ShootingActive PartnershipsGreenhouse SportsIce Hockey UKBritish FencingRounders EnglandBritish EquestrianAngling Trades Association (ATA)Yorkshire Sport FoundationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Wheel of YogaFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish DressageBritish EventingUK Ultimate LtdBritish Gliding AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsTrail Riders FellowshipAssociation for Physical EducationUK Deaf SportInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRacecourse Association (The)Sporting EqualsEngland and Wales Cricket BoardInternational Dance Teachers AssociationFLexercise WLHBUK Sports InstituteGoalball UKEngland HockeyChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Dance CouncilBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionDevelopment Through ChallengeGreat Britain OutriggerAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish WeightliftingBritish TaekwondoVolleyball EnglandThe Sabre TrustParkrun LimitedSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Elite Athletes AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationParkour UKUK CoachingLeague Managers AssociationRugby Football LeagueUK YouthEngland BoxingHurlingham Polo AssociationBadminton EnglandLiving SportUKA DanceProfessional Players FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBoccia EnglandLTA Operations ltdAOC SportEngland TouchGreater Manchester MovingWelsh RowingEngland AthleticsEngland SquashBritish Blind SportEngland KorfballMountain TrainingBowls EnglandI Trust SportEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)English Karate FederationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBasketball EnglandEngland LacrosseBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationLondon SportHaringey Sports DevelopmentPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainImperial Society of Teachers of DancingLord's TavernersMargaret Morris MovementCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Balloon and Airship ClubGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingPaddle UKLanguage of Dance CentreKickboxing GBStreetGames UKForest School CampsEMD UKActive Kent and MedwayUK Armed Forces Sports BoardRugby Football UnionNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsSnowsport EnglandAssociation of British Riding SchoolsYouth Sport TrustBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish SkydivingGolf Foundation (The)England GolfBritish Caving AssociationBritish ReiningNational School Sailing AssociationActive Humber LtdAuto-Cycle Union LimitedDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)LimbPowerBritish Grooms AssociationWheelPowerPentathlon GBPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKFootball Supporters AssociationEngland FencingLEAPNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSwimming Teachers' AssociationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Active EssexKeep Fit AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedSported FoundationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Dallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardActive SurreyPanathlon ChallengeLaban Guild InternationalMedau Teachers AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Ice SkatingCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Camping and Caravanning ClubEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBaseball Softball UKThe Royal Navy Sports Board
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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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