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

Countryside AllianceAOC SportDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish ReiningThe Royal Navy Sports BoardChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Wheel of YogaBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdYouth Sport TrustAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Grooms AssociationBritish KitesportsSported FoundationNational Council for Metal DetectingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Golf Foundation (The)National School Sailing AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Model Flying AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipGreat Britain Savate FederationEngland LacrosseAll Terrain Boarding AssociationUK Ultimate LtdStreetGames UKAssociation of British Riding SchoolsActive DevonActive PartnershipsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsWomen in SportBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Horse SocietyEngland FencingBritish WrestlingForest School CampsNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)LTA Operations ltdLiving SportASA Swim England LimitedPaddle UKActive Kent and MedwayBritish Para Table TennisLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Aikido BoardEnglish Karate FederationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSporting EqualsLondon SportBritish Balloon and Airship ClubUnited Teachers of Dance LtdRoyal Aero ClubBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish ShootingBritish GymnasticsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingProfessional Players FederationRacecourse Association (The)British RowingEMD UKLEAPBasketball EnglandAngling TrustBritish TaekwondoBritish American Football AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)FLexercise WLHBHorse ScotlandLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationI Trust SportGreater Manchester MovingCare to Dance CICBritish Paralympic AssociationBadminton EnglandRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBaseball Softball UKParkrun LimitedProfessional Golfers' AssociationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Blind SportDalcroze SocietyBritish WeightliftingMedau Teachers AssociationRugby Football LeagueEngland BoxingBritish EquestrianEnglish Chess FederationSpecial Olympics GBLimbPowerAuto-Cycle Union LimitedRoyal Yachting AssociationGB BoxingPentathlon GBKickboxing GBMountain TrainingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardEndurance GBBritish Orienteering FederationBritish ShowjumpingBritish FencingBritish Nordic WalkingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEnglish Pool AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Panathlon ChallengeProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish CyclingSkateboard GBEngland HockeyWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGreenhouse SportsBritish EventingBritish SkydivingEngland GolfArchery GBEngland TouchEngland KorfballRounders EnglandSnowsport EnglandBritish DressageBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingOutdoor Industries AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubTchoukball UKEngland SquashVolleyball EnglandLord's TavernersPlay EnglandUK Sports InstituteBritish Ice SkatingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Keep Fit AssociationActive SurreyBritish Gliding AssociationUK YouthFootball Supporters AssociationChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyIce Hockey UKBritish Judo AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipActive EssexDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Triathlon FederationEnglish Bridge UnionSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Rugby Football UnionHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Motorcyclists' FederationCroquet EnglandLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundInclusive SkatingWheelPowerPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainHurlingham Polo AssociationParkour UKInclusive Sportswear CICBoccia EnglandUK CoachingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsMargaret Morris MovementBritish Universities & Colleges SportGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationActivity AllianceEton Fives AssociationTable Tennis EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationEngland NetballGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBritish CarriagedrivingYorkshire Sport FoundationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Caving AssociationUKA DanceBritish Mountaineering CouncilUK Deaf SportWelsh RowingGoalball UKBowls EnglandInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingCommonwealth Games EnglandThe R&AEngland AthleticsLaban Guild InternationalDallaglio RugbyWorksPétanque EnglandBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSportsAid
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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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