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 Schools' Football AssociationGreater Manchester MovingBritish Universities & Colleges SportBadminton EnglandParkrun LimitedEngland BoxingEngland NetballActivity AllianceBritish KitesportsTchoukball UKNational School Sailing AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Triathlon FederationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardRounders EnglandMountain TrainingBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Herts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish FencingBasketball EnglandUK Ultimate LtdEngland TouchBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Caving AssociationUK Sports InstituteBowls Development AllianceBritish ShowjumpingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Judo AssociationSportsAidUK CoachingBritish TaekwondoLeadership Skills FoundationActive Kent and MedwayLiving SportAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEnglish Pool AssociationLord's TavernersRacecourse Association (The)The R&ABritish ShootingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish ReiningEngland SquashActive SurreyEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAll Terrain Boarding AssociationStreetGames UKIce Hockey UKEngland AthleticsProfessional Players FederationCroquet EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerLEAPUK YouthLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish EventingBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Horse SocietyEngland FencingEnglish Chess FederationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsGreat Britain Savate FederationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)International Dance Teachers AssociationBritish SkydivingArchery GBSwimming Teachers' AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICPlay EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsWomen in SportBritish Mountaineering CouncilWelsh RowingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Professional Golfers' AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdRugby Football UnionInclusive SkatingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsLaban Guild InternationalBritish CyclingBritish WeightliftingBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Blind SportLondon SportCountryside AllianceUK Deaf SportBritish Aikido BoardChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Balloon and Airship ClubAngling Trades Association (ATA)Sport in MindEnglish Bridge UnionEngland GolfBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Grooms AssociationGreenhouse SportsLeague Managers AssociationFLexercise WLHBEton Fives AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Gliding AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Elite Athletes AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandBaseball Softball UKASA Swim England LimitedAssociation of British Riding SchoolsHaringey Sports DevelopmentNational Council for Metal DetectingSnowsport EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsThe Sabre TrustBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Wheel of YogaNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAOC SportBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland KorfballActive EssexGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingHorse ScotlandAssociation for Physical EducationEngland HockeyBritish Para Table TennisYouth Sport TrustBritish EquestrianBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Kickboxing GBParkour UKFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingMedau Teachers AssociationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Volleyball EnglandCare to Dance CICTrail Riders FellowshipSpecial Olympics GBGrounds Management Association LimitedWheelPowerBritish WrestlingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationActive PartnershipsNational Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKKeep Fit AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Ice SkatingSkateboard GBYorkshire Sport FoundationRugby Football LeaguePentathlon GBUK Armed Forces Sports BoardLimbPowerCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Royal Aero ClubLTA Operations ltdDevelopment Through ChallengeI Trust SportAngling TrustLanguage of Dance CentreRoyal Yachting AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGolf Foundation (The)EMD UKBritish Orienteering FederationBowls EnglandEnglish Karate FederationBritish Paralympic AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubEndurance GBBritish Dance CouncilSported FoundationFootball Supporters AssociationSporting EqualsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardDallaglio RugbyWorksAuto-Cycle Union LimitedForest School CampsPaddle UKProfessional Cricketers' AssociationGoalball UKEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBoccia EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsUKA DanceNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Active Humber LtdEngland LacrosseBritish RowingBritish Model Flying AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish American Football AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish DressageBritish GymnasticsMargaret Morris MovementHurlingham Polo AssociationActive DevonGB Boxing
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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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