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

National Council for Metal DetectingSnowsport EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)Bowls EnglandBritish RowingBoccia EnglandSpecial Olympics GBUK Armed Forces Sports BoardLEAPBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Aikido BoardBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish EquestrianCroquet EnglandEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish FencingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationThe R&AGoalball UKMargaret Morris MovementMuslim Sports FoundationSporting EqualsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Model Flying AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationWelsh RowingEngland LacrosseFootball Association (The)Greater Manchester MovingAccess Sport CIOFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBasketball EnglandBadminton EnglandBritish Gliding AssociationBritish American Football AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British KitesportsGB SnowsportBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Safe Sport InternationalUK CoachingPanathlon ChallengeTable Tennis EnglandBritish Horse SocietyCare to Dance CICMedau Teachers AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksDwarf Sports Association UKGreat Britain Savate FederationEnglish Pool AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPentathlon GBNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsFLexercise WLHBImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Horseracing AuthorityProfessional Golfers' AssociationSkateboard GBUK Ultimate LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Water Ski & WakeboardLTA Operations ltdCommonwealth Games EnglandASA Swim England LimitedVolleyball EnglandGolf Foundation (The)UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilLiving SportAngling TrustBritish DressageBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)National School Sailing AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportYorkshire Sport FoundationOutdoor Industries AssociationSportsAidYouth Sport TrustEton Fives AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyTrail Riders FellowshipHurlingham Polo AssociationActive EssexBritish Judo AssociationLondon Youth RowingKeep Fit AssociationBritish WeightliftingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationEngland NetballRounders EnglandEngland GolfEngland TouchBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Blind SportActive SurreyThe Sabre TrustCamping and Caravanning ClubUK Deaf SportI Trust SportDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British GymnasticsBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Wheelchair BasketballGreen Lane AssociationEngland SquashGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyActive Kent and MedwayLanguage of Dance CentreGreenhouse SportsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInclusive SkatingBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Ice SkatingEngland HockeyEndurance GBForest School CampsLimbPowerBaseball Softball UKAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsRacecourse Association (The)British TaekwondoRoyal Yachting AssociationEngland KorfballEngland AthleticsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsInternational Dance Teachers AssociationParkour UKUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingLord's TavernersGrounds Management Association LimitedActive DevonCountryside AllianceBritish Elite Athletes AssociationWheelPowerBowls Development AllianceLeague Managers AssociationBritish CyclingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdKho Kho Federation of EnglandTchoukball UKActive PartnershipsSported FoundationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRugby Football LeagueEMD UKBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdActivity AllianceSport in MindActive Humber LtdMountain TrainingBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Chess FederationArchery GBUnited Teachers of Dance LtdStreetGames UKAOC SportBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsUKA DanceBritish Dance CouncilProfessional Cricketers' AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish SkydivingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
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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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