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

GB SnowsportBoccia EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)World Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingVolleyball EnglandEngland HockeyLord's TavernersGreen Lane AssociationCountryside AllianceActive PartnershipsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Blind SportHurlingham Polo AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationPlay EnglandFLexercise WLHBSporting EqualsBritish Mountaineering CouncilBasketball EnglandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGrounds Management Association LimitedTrail Riders FellowshipAssociation of British Riding SchoolsCamping and Caravanning ClubMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityMuslim Sports FoundationCroquet EnglandBaseball Softball UKBritish DanceSport AssociationFootball Association (The)Language of Dance CentreBritish Ice SkatingBritish Grooms AssociationSkateboard GBBritish FencingGreat Britain OutriggerEngland SquashNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsKeep Fit AssociationYouth Sport TrustUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationSportsAidRounders EnglandBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)English Schools' Football AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Student Taekwondo FederationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Activity AllianceEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationPanathlon ChallengeAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreenhouse SportsBritish GymnasticsBadminton EnglandUK Ultimate LtdBritish SkydivingAngling TrustSported FoundationGolf Foundation (The)International Dance Teachers AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish CyclingTchoukball UKASA Swim England LimitedActive Kent and MedwayBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationAccess Sport CIOBritish Judo AssociationSport in MindRugby Football UnionBritish RowingSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active DevonAOC SportUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRacecourse Association (The)UKA DanceBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland LacrosseBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Association of Teachers of DancingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBowls EnglandEMD UKBritish Wheelchair BasketballHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish American Football AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationWelsh RowingMountain TrainingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland KorfballThe R&AGreater Manchester MovingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)North Yorkshire Sport LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardLiving SportBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Aikido BoardEnglish Chess FederationInclusive SkatingEngland TouchWomen in SportEngland AthleticsBritish Obstacle SportsProfessional Golfers' AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKYorkshire Sport FoundationForest School CampsLimbPowerLeague Managers AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBowls Development AllianceBritish TaekwondoAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEnglish Pool AssociationSpecial Olympics GBWheelPowerFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainImperial Society of Teachers of DancingOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland BoxingBritish Universities & Colleges SportThe Sabre TrustEngland NetballBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationStreetGames UKBritish EquestrianBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPaddle UKNational School Sailing AssociationLondon Youth RowingBritish KitesportsGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish WeightliftingCare to Dance CICEndurance GBKho Kho Federation of EnglandLTA Operations ltdSnowsport EnglandUK CoachingEngland GolfGoalball UKMargaret Morris MovementUnited Teachers of Dance LtdRAF Central FundEton Fives AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationI Trust SportRugby Football LeagueActive Humber LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyTable Tennis EnglandPentathlon GBParkour UKBritish Nordic WalkingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKArchery GBActive EssexBritish Caving AssociationBritish DressageLEAPActive SurreyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Association of British Climbing WallsUK Deaf SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationSafe Sport International
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Latest News

15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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18 Aug 2026

Alliance responds to announcement on planning reforms

The government has announced that it will be retaining Sport England as a statutory consultee in the planning system.

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30 Jul 2026

Nominations open for revamped Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that nominations for our flagship Community Sport and Recreation Awards are open for 2026, as we celebrate the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

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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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