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

The R&AEnglish Bridge UnionBritish RowingNational Council for Metal DetectingParkrun LimitedAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEngland SquashChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEngland LacrosseMountain TrainingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLord's TavernersGrounds Management Association LimitedNational Association of Teachers of DancingVolleyball EnglandBritish Aikido BoardUK Ultimate LtdKickboxing GBGreenhouse SportsBritish Orienteering FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBoccia EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Association of British Riding SchoolsCroquet EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEndurance GBThe Royal Navy Sports BoardProfessional Players FederationUK YouthIce Hockey UKI Trust SportBritish TaekwondoGreat Britain OutriggerEngland FencingCountryside AllianceRoyal Aero ClubCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Paralympic AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Blind SportPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish ShowjumpingBritish Grooms AssociationActive Humber LtdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland GolfInclusive SkatingEngland BoxingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)LEAPSnowsport EnglandBritish WeightliftingBasketball EnglandLeague Managers AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationFLexercise WLHBBritish ShootingBritish Equestrian VaultingMargaret Morris MovementNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Racecourse Association (The)Angling TrustBritish EventingDallaglio RugbyWorksGoalball UKParkour UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationUK CoachingBritish EquestrianActive PartnershipsKeep Fit AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreWheelPowerActive Kent and MedwayDevelopment Through ChallengeSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationLiving SportThe Sabre TrustEngland KorfballProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Para Table TennisEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAssociation of British Climbing WallsSkateboard GBCamping and Caravanning ClubLimbPowerNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Nordic WalkingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdWomen in SportNational School Sailing AssociationBadminton EnglandEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsInclusive Sportswear CICProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish DressageEton Fives AssociationAOC SportCare to Dance CICBritish Triathlon FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEngland HockeyHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Obstacle SportsLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundGreater Manchester MovingBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Judo AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKAssociation for Physical EducationEMD UKDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Rugby Football UnionFootball Supporters AssociationActive DevonUKA DanceLondon SportBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Horseracing AuthorityForest School CampsUK Deaf SportSport in MindBritish Elite Athletes AssociationASA Swim England LimitedOutdoor Industries AssociationLTA Operations ltdBritish Balloon and Airship ClubArchery GBBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish FencingBritish GymnasticsBritish SkydivingLaban Guild InternationalTrail Riders FellowshipEnglish Karate FederationLeadership Skills FoundationGolf Foundation (The)British Association of Teachers of DancingEngland TouchAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British CyclingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Horse SocietyActivity AllianceUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGB BoxingYorkshire Sport FoundationBowls Development AllianceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEnglish Chess FederationYouth Sport TrustInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsSportsAidBritish American Football AssociationUK Sports InstituteNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdNational Field Archery SocietyStreetGames UKCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Welsh RowingBritish Universities & Colleges SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainEnglish Schools' Football AssociationTchoukball UKEngland NetballGreat Britain Savate FederationPanathlon ChallengeRugby Football LeagueHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUnited Teachers of Dance LtdMedau Teachers AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardPlay EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationPentathlon GBBaseball Softball UKGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBowls EnglandSporting EqualsBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish ReiningBritish Ice SkatingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardSpecial Olympics GBFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingActive EssexBritish KitesportsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdHorse ScotlandEngland AthleticsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Paddle UKEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Sported FoundationActive SurreyChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Rounders EnglandBritish Wrestling
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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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