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

English Chess FederationBritish DanceSport AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England NetballInclusive SkatingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdSported FoundationSafe Sport InternationalNational Council for Metal DetectingFLexercise WLHBMedau Teachers AssociationYouth Sport TrustBritish Dance CouncilBritish WeightliftingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEngland AthleticsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBowls Development AllianceBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationUK Deaf SportBritish Elite Athletes AssociationGB SnowsportAssociation for Physical EducationPaddle UKArchery GBBritish Grooms AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Badminton EnglandEMD UKParkour UKBritish GymnasticsPanathlon ChallengeLiving SportBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationWomen in SportBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSportsAidNational Field Archery SocietyOutdoor Industries AssociationForest School CampsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingKho Kho Federation of EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationLTA Operations ltdBritish EquestrianAssociation of British Riding SchoolsTable Tennis EnglandEngland LacrosseActive PartnershipsTrail Riders FellowshipMountain TrainingBoccia EnglandWelsh RowingEngland HockeyEton Fives AssociationBritish American Football AssociationEngland GolfBritish Universities & Colleges SportLondon Youth RowingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipASA Swim England LimitedHurlingham Polo AssociationVolleyball EnglandActive DevonAssociation of British Climbing WallsPlay EnglandBritish Aikido BoardEngland SquashCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Mountaineering CouncilAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Ice SkatingSpecial Olympics GBGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish KitesportsBasketball EnglandBritish Caving AssociationBritish Horse SocietyAOC SportTchoukball UKRAF Central FundBritish FencingDallaglio RugbyWorksRugby Football LeagueGreat Britain Savate FederationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardLord's TavernersCountryside AllianceGreater Manchester MovingBritish Judo AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationSport in MindBritish Gliding AssociationActivity AllianceThe Sabre TrustBritish Nordic WalkingLeague Managers AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsBaseball Softball UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreenhouse SportsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish TaekwondoGoalball UKBritish CyclingEngland KorfballBritish Model Flying AssociationI Trust SportLanguage of Dance CentreRounders EnglandUK CoachingBritish SkydivingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Long Distance Walkers Association LtdMargaret Morris MovementSwimming Teachers' AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Horseracing AuthoritySporting EqualsCamping and Caravanning ClubAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Roller Sports Federation LtdAngling TrustEndurance GBBritish Orienteering FederationRacecourse Association (The)Active EssexUKA DanceWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Blind SportEnglish Pool AssociationLimbPowerWheelPowerPentathlon GBBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Crown Green Bowling AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdSnowsport EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)UK Ultimate LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland TouchCare to Dance CICSkateboard GBNational School Sailing AssociationActive SurreyBowls EnglandRoyal Yachting AssociationLEAPFootball Association (The)Active Kent and MedwayActive Humber LtdSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)English Schools' Football AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationGreen Lane AssociationAccess Sport CIONational Association of Teachers of DancingThe R&ADwarf Sports Association UKBritish RowingGreat Britain OutriggerCroquet EnglandEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationKeep Fit AssociationBritish DressageGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Wheelchair BasketballStreetGames UK
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Latest News

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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23 Jul 2026

Alliance responds to business rates announcement

The Government has announced that pubs, clubs and live music venues are set to receive a 20% reduction to their business rates bills from April next year.

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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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