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

EMD UKHaringey Sports DevelopmentGoalball UKNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Orienteering FederationWelsh RowingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Youth Sport TrustStreetGames UKEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyCroquet EnglandLTA Operations ltdBritish DressageUnited Teachers of Dance LtdAssociation for Physical EducationBritish GymnasticsBritish ShowjumpingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Paralympic AssociationRugby Football UnionNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationTchoukball UKBritish CyclingOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland NetballChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)UK Sports InstituteDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Association of Snowsport InstructorsFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingUK YouthI Trust SportBritish Caving AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationAOC SportGreenhouse SportsSwimming Teachers' AssociationRoyal Aero ClubThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGolf Foundation (The)National Council for Metal DetectingWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustAll Terrain Boarding AssociationMargaret Morris MovementSkateboard GBChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationWheelPowerLeadership Skills FoundationActive SurreyAssociation of British Riding SchoolsDalcroze SocietyAngling TrustGreat Britain OutriggerInternational Dance Teachers AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationParkrun LimitedBaseball Softball UKBritish Dance CouncilProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish American Football AssociationActive Kent and MedwayBritish Model Flying AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdPlay EnglandKeep Fit AssociationLiving SportGrounds Management Association LimitedNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBoccia EnglandThe R&AHurlingham Polo AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipActive PartnershipsBritish ShootingBritish Universities & Colleges SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainSportsAidWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationActive TogetherCamping and Caravanning ClubActive DevonEngland GolfNordic Walking UKEngland SquashPentathlon GBBritish Nordic WalkingLEAPInclusive Sportswear CICEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Angling Trades Association (ATA)Commonwealth Games EnglandBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Sported FoundationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Equestrian VaultingBritish Wheel of YogaEngland TouchBritish FencingBritish TaekwondoBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingEngland FencingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationActivity AllianceEngland KorfballYorkshire Sport FoundationRacecourse Association (The)Lord's TavernersSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Professional Players FederationGreat Britain Savate FederationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEngland HockeyEnglish Pool AssociationUK Ultimate LtdLeague Managers AssociationBritish WrestlingParkour UKBritish Para Table TennisBritish EquestrianEndurance GBBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish SkydivingBritish EventingMountain TrainingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdDwarf Sports Association UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Grooms AssociationBritish RowingLaban Guild InternationalBritish Gliding AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British CarriagedrivingKickboxing GBUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingDevelopment Through ChallengeUKA DanceCare to Dance CICHorse ScotlandSporting EqualsUK Deaf SportEton Fives AssociationSpecial Olympics GBActive EssexEnglish Chess FederationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationGreater Manchester MovingBritish Blind SportEngland and Wales Cricket BoardLimbPowerBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Aikido BoardVolleyball EnglandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish KitesportsBadminton EnglandBowls EnglandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationTable Tennis EnglandASA Swim England LimitedBritish Ice SkatingGB BoxingBritish Horseracing AuthorityRugby Football LeaguePanathlon ChallengeDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland AthleticsRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Horse SocietyInclusive SkatingPétanque EnglandLondon SportPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKWomen in SportEnglish Karate FederationSnowsport EnglandBritish WeightliftingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEngland LacrosseAuto-Cycle Union LimitedCountryside AllianceGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingUK CoachingFLexercise WLHBRounders EnglandMedau Teachers AssociationPaddle UKBritish Judo AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Triathlon FederationForest School CampsLanguage of Dance CentreArchery GBEnglish Bridge UnionBritish ReiningEngland BoxingTrail Riders FellowshipBasketball EnglandIce Hockey UKBritish Water Ski & Wakeboard
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Latest News

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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20 Mar 2026

Alliance invited to Downing Street to celebrate grassroots sport alongside Prime Minister

On Monday 16 March, the Alliance joined the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, as well as members and sector partners, at 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating grassroots sport.

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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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