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

Schools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Professional Golfers' AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Eton Fives AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationOutdoor Industries AssociationDalcroze SocietyInclusive SkatingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationLiving SportChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British ShootingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Croquet EnglandNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)English Amateur Billiards AssociationIce Hockey UKAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationPaddle UKNational Council for Metal DetectingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingThe R&AGreater Manchester MovingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainLondon SportBritish Aikido BoardBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland KorfballEngland BoxingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationArchery GBBritish American Football AssociationBritish EquestrianDallaglio RugbyWorksRugby Football UnionUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGrounds Management Association LimitedNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Paralympic AssociationBadminton EnglandBritish Judo AssociationPlay EnglandActive EssexRoyal Yachting AssociationRounders EnglandEngland AthleticsGB BoxingYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingUK CoachingMargaret Morris MovementChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK YouthKickboxing GBUK Ultimate LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsLord's TavernersAssociation of British Climbing WallsLaban Guild InternationalASA Swim England LimitedAssociation of British Riding SchoolsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Ice SkatingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationWomen in SportBritish GymnasticsBritish ReiningEngland and Wales Cricket BoardInclusive Sportswear CICSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Boccia EnglandEnglish Pool AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustLEAPAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish DressageBritish Gliding AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsNational School Sailing AssociationBowls EnglandBritish Balloon and Airship ClubProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Racecourse Association (The)British RowingVolleyball EnglandWelsh RowingBritish Blind SportCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationTrail Riders FellowshipSporting EqualsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdFLexercise WLHBGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingCountryside AllianceBritish EventingGreat Britain OutriggerEnglish Chess FederationParkour UKSnowsport EnglandBritish Dance CouncilBritish CyclingBritish Para Table TennisBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Wheel of YogaMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish SkydivingFootball Supporters AssociationAOC SportSportsAidBritish Equestrian VaultingDevelopment Through ChallengeEngland NetballBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationPétanque EnglandEngland TouchSkateboard GBCommonwealth Games EnglandUK Sports InstituteI Trust SportLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBasketball EnglandBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Active SurreyActivity AllianceBritish WeightliftingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British TaekwondoEngland SquashLTA Operations ltdLeague Managers AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentAngling TrustProfessional Players FederationHorse ScotlandGoalball UKActive PartnershipsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Grooms AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish ShowjumpingRugby Football LeagueGreat Britain Savate FederationRoyal Aero ClubLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish FencingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBaseball Softball UKAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish CarriagedrivingDwarf Sports Association UKUK Deaf SportMountain TrainingWheelPowerSpecial Olympics GBLimbPowerBritish WrestlingTable Tennis EnglandForest School CampsBritish Model Flying AssociationEngland FencingActive Kent and MedwayYouth Sport TrustEndurance GBSported FoundationStreetGames UKBritish KitesportsFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish Caving AssociationEngland LacrosseEngland GolfParkrun LimitedLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Water Ski & WakeboardPanathlon ChallengeBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland HockeyBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGreenhouse SportsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEnglish Karate FederationCare to Dance CICHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipActive DevonTchoukball UKRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Universities & Colleges SportEMD UKPentathlon GBUKA DanceBritish Triathlon FederationNational Association of Teachers of DancingGolf Foundation (The)England Kabaddi Federation (UK)Federation of Artistic Roller SkatingKeep Fit AssociationHurlingham Polo 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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