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

Hurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Para Table TennisBritish Universities & Colleges SportImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKLanguage of Dance CentreVolleyball EnglandTchoukball UKGB BoxingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRoyal Aero ClubAOC SportUK Sports InstituteKickboxing GBBritish ReiningAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEnglish Pool AssociationBoccia EnglandPentathlon GBLiving SportBritish Nordic WalkingRugby Football UnionI Trust SportDallaglio RugbyWorksNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Aikido BoardFLexercise WLHBCountryside AllianceLord's TavernersCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Equestrian VaultingProfessional Golfers' AssociationWelsh RowingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Judo AssociationActive PartnershipsSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Association of British Climbing WallsLeague Managers AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionUK Armed Forces Sports BoardArchery GBEnglish Chess FederationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEngland SquashGrounds Management Association LimitedLEAPEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Goalball UKOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland TouchLTA Operations ltdCamping and Caravanning ClubChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK YouthDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)North Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish KitesportsBowls EnglandCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Keep Fit AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEndurance GBUK Ultimate LtdHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Caving AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICRoyal Yachting AssociationActive DevonPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Gliding AssociationRacecourse Association (The)British Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Mountaineering CouncilChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Great Britain OutriggerWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish GymnasticsNational Council for Metal DetectingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdParkour UKBritish EventingThe Sabre TrustBritish Model Flying AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingAssociation for Physical EducationFootball Supporters AssociationBowls Development AllianceBritish Obstacle SportsGolf Foundation (The)British Motorcyclists' FederationUK CoachingNational School Sailing AssociationActive EssexStreetGames UKActivity AllianceNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)England HockeyEngland LacrosseMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Karate FederationGreat Britain Savate FederationLimbPowerUK Deaf SportCroquet EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthoritySpecial Olympics GBBritish ShootingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Skateboard GBAuto-Cycle Union LimitedLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationGreenhouse SportsEngland AthleticsCare to Dance CICAngling TrustBritish Wheel of YogaEMD UKPaddle UKBritish WrestlingLaban Guild InternationalEngland NetballActive Humber LtdYorkshire Sport FoundationEngland KorfballWomen in SportRugby Football LeaguePlay EnglandRounders EnglandEton Fives AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Paralympic AssociationInclusive SkatingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationParkrun LimitedAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Balloon and Airship ClubBritish ShowjumpingLeadership Skills FoundationIce Hockey UKSnowsport EnglandGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyHorse ScotlandUnited Teachers of Dance LtdSported FoundationActive Kent and MedwayDevelopment Through ChallengeSportsAidSwimming Teachers' AssociationWheelPowerEngland and Wales Cricket BoardNational Field Archery SocietyBaseball Softball UKBritish Grooms AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBasketball EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish SkydivingEngland FencingActive SurreyBritish FencingBritish RowingBritish Ice SkatingBritish Dance CouncilProfessional Players FederationBritish EquestrianLondon SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish American Football AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsMargaret Morris MovementBritish WeightliftingASA Swim England LimitedBadminton EnglandPanathlon ChallengeMountain TrainingEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Sporting EqualsUKA DanceBritish TaekwondoSport in MindBritish DressageFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingYouth Sport TrustEngland BoxingThe R&AEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdForest School CampsBritish Blind SportGreater Manchester MovingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEngland GolfBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Cycling
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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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