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 AssociationBritish Judo AssociationSporting EqualsLEAPGreater Manchester MovingI Trust SportHurlingham Polo AssociationActive SurreyEngland HockeyNational Council for Metal DetectingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGoalball UKAOC SportPentathlon GBActivity AllianceBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsASA Swim England LimitedAssociation for Physical EducationGreenhouse SportsBadminton EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEMD UKBritish Horse SocietyBritish Obstacle SportsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK CoachingSafe Sport InternationalBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)All Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish WeightliftingRoyal Yachting AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Paralympic AssociationLTA Operations ltdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Aikido BoardActive Kent and MedwayBasketball EnglandUK Deaf SportBritish RowingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubAssociation of British Climbing WallsLimbPowerTable Tennis EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Welsh RowingYouth Sport TrustBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish CyclingActive EssexEngland SquashBritish Elite Athletes AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Great Britain Wheelchair RugbyGreen Lane AssociationCountryside AllianceLiving SportYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Horseracing AuthorityVolleyball EnglandSportsAidHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Blind SportFootball Association (The)Language of Dance CentreDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland LacrosseMedau Teachers AssociationBritish TaekwondoBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEngland AthleticsBoccia EnglandUKA DanceNational School Sailing AssociationForest School CampsBritish Nordic WalkingEngland GolfRacecourse Association (The)The R&AEton Fives AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdRugby Football LeagueBritish EquestrianFLexercise WLHBTrail Riders FellowshipPanathlon ChallengeRounders EnglandBritish American Football AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationLondon Youth RowingEndurance GBBritish Caving AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationSpecial Olympics GBBritish Grooms AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationSnowsport EnglandProfessional Golfers' AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Commonwealth Games EnglandArchery GBWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationKeep Fit AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationActive Humber LtdAccess Sport CIOBritish Dance CouncilSport in MindSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British FencingBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Model Flying AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationLord's TavernersMuslim Sports FoundationTchoukball UKParkour UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAngling TrustThe Sabre TrustBaseball Softball UKMargaret Morris MovementBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandNational Field Archery SocietyEngland TouchBritish GymnasticsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish KitesportsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSkateboard GBEngland KorfballBowls Development AllianceBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Pool AssociationStreetGames UKProfessional Cricketers' AssociationUK Ultimate LtdUnited Teachers of Dance LtdAngling Trades Association (ATA)Croquet EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEnglish Chess FederationMountain TrainingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGolf Foundation (The)Bowls EnglandAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Ice SkatingBritish SkydivingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLeague Managers AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardWheelPowerSported FoundationOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland NetballInclusive SkatingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish DressageActive PartnershipsCare to Dance CICActive DevonGB Snowsport
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Latest News

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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14 Jul 2026

Sport and Recreation Alliance supports star-studded IWG Global Summit 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to join over 900 delegates from around the world from 9-11 July, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Global Summit 2026.

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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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