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

British CyclingI Trust SportUK CoachingBritish Paralympic AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedThe Sabre TrustAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)National School Sailing AssociationPanathlon ChallengeAssociation for Physical EducationBadminton EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish DressageActive DevonLEAPEngland AthleticsParkour UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsActive SurreyLimbPowerFLexercise WLHBBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish TaekwondoBritish EquestrianEngland GolfBritish American Football AssociationBritish SkydivingSnowsport EnglandSportsAidLanguage of Dance CentreBasketball EnglandKeep Fit AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)National Association of Teachers of DancingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Motorcyclists' FederationCare to Dance CICBritish Blind SportNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSpecial Olympics GBBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland LacrosseTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Aikido BoardEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGB SnowsportEnglish Chess FederationKho Kho Federation of EnglandUKA DanceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationGoalball UKBritish Nordic WalkingRacecourse Association (The)WheelPowerTable Tennis EnglandRoyal Yachting AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationGreenhouse SportsProfessional Golfers' AssociationActive Humber LtdActive PartnershipsFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsDwarf Sports Association UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Welsh RowingBritish Mountaineering CouncilLiving SportMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Grooms AssociationActivity AllianceGreater Manchester MovingBritish WeightliftingBritish Dance CouncilNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Student Taekwondo FederationLondon Youth RowingCroquet EnglandUK Armed Forces Sports BoardPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainLeague Managers AssociationBritish KitesportsAccess Sport CIOBritish RowingBritish Judo AssociationCountryside AllianceCamping and Caravanning ClubProfessional Cricketers' AssociationActive EssexUK Ultimate LtdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBaseball Softball UKSkateboard GBMedau Teachers AssociationSport in MindBritish Caving AssociationAngling TrustPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKArchery GBFootball Association (The)Forest School CampsSafe Sport InternationalInclusive SkatingEnglish Pool AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish GymnasticsPentathlon GBEton Fives AssociationEngland HockeyGreen Lane AssociationBritish FencingEMD UKStreetGames UKInternational Dance Teachers AssociationRounders EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipThe Royal Navy Sports BoardOutdoor Industries AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBowls Development AllianceYouth Sport TrustEngland KorfballNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsEngland TouchGreat Britain OutriggerActive Kent and MedwayBritish Triathlon FederationAOC SportAngling Trades Association (ATA)Tchoukball UKLord's TavernersBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Commonwealth Games EnglandSporting EqualsEngland NetballBritish Obstacle SportsBowls EnglandLTA Operations ltdEngland SquashEndurance GBLong Distance Walkers Association LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationVolleyball EnglandMountain TrainingMargaret Morris MovementBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Sported FoundationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)UK Deaf SportASA Swim England LimitedChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationThe R&ABritish Association of Teachers of DancingNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Dallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Horse SocietyAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Model Flying AssociationRugby Football LeagueBritish Ice SkatingUnited Teachers of Dance Ltd
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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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