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

British FencingBritish CyclingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Horse ScotlandDevelopment Through ChallengeNational Council for Metal DetectingEngland SquashGreenhouse SportsPaddle UKBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdAll Terrain Boarding AssociationGB BoxingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)England GolfEnglish Pool AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationRoyal Aero ClubAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish ShowjumpingBritish ShootingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBadminton EnglandUK Ultimate LtdParkrun LimitedBritish WeightliftingIce Hockey UKMargaret Morris MovementEngland HockeyBritish GymnasticsDallaglio RugbyWorksParkour UKAOC SportBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICRugby Football LeagueRacecourse Association (The)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)England AthleticsBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish WrestlingPentathlon GBEMD UKLaban Guild InternationalBritish American Football AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Paralympic AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Blind SportGreater Manchester MovingTrail Riders FellowshipSport in MindEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBaseball Softball UKEngland NetballNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Deaf SportRugby Football UnionBritish Para Table TennisYouth Sport TrustFLexercise WLHBKickboxing GBLimbPowerBritish Wheel of YogaSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Rounders EnglandLTA Operations ltdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)LEAPLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundGreat Britain Savate FederationEngland LacrosseActive DevonEnglish Chess FederationI Trust SportLanguage of Dance CentreGrounds Management Association LimitedUK CoachingLondon SportBowls EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationSportsAidLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)UK Armed Forces Sports BoardAssociation of British Riding SchoolsKeep Fit AssociationBritish EventingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Nordic WalkingBritish RowingLiving SportLeague Managers AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationProfessional Players FederationBritish Aikido BoardBritish Obstacle SportsRoyal Yachting AssociationThe Sabre TrustBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsGreat Britain OutriggerUK Sports InstituteArchery GBActive Kent and MedwayWelsh RowingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Orienteering FederationEngland TouchAuto-Cycle Union LimitedCare to Dance CICBowls Development AllianceBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationActivity AllianceThe R&AVolleyball EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsCountryside AllianceEnglish Karate FederationLord's TavernersBasketball EnglandSpecial Olympics GBBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Horse SocietyAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Ice SkatingGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBritish Caving AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish DressageNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbySnowsport EnglandGolf Foundation (The)British Grooms AssociationWheelPowerBritish TaekwondoASA Swim England LimitedTchoukball UKInclusive SkatingBritish KitesportsAngling TrustEngland KorfballOutdoor Industries AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyEngland FencingActive EssexBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish EquestrianProfessional Golfers' AssociationUKA DanceBritish Gliding AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEnglish Bridge UnionHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipAngling Trades Association (ATA)Medau Teachers AssociationPlay EnglandDwarf Sports Association UKFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdStreetGames UKBritish Mountaineering CouncilCroquet EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationBoccia EnglandFootball Supporters AssociationActive SurreyWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland BoxingYorkshire Sport FoundationUK YouthLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPanathlon ChallengeWomen in SportSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Hurlingham Polo AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSkateboard GBKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Active Humber LtdEndurance GBActive PartnershipsGoalball UKFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationEton Fives AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish ReiningNational School Sailing AssociationSported FoundationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Forest School CampsSwimming Teachers' AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsSporting EqualsCommonwealth Games EnglandEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationMountain TrainingBritish SkydivingBritish Judo AssociationInternational Dance Teachers Association
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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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