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 DetectingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEndurance GBBritish Ice SkatingBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)English Schools' Football AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Aikido BoardCountryside AllianceBasketball EnglandMountain TrainingActive DevonUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationActive PartnershipsASA Swim England LimitedLeague Managers AssociationBritish SkydivingBritish Mountaineering CouncilActive EssexUK Deaf SportTable Tennis EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsWheelPowerBritish RowingFLexercise WLHBNational School Sailing AssociationBowls Development AllianceGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Model Flying AssociationActivity AllianceBritish Elite Athletes AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationYouth Sport TrustBritish FencingLEAPGoalball UKActive Kent and MedwayCroquet EnglandActive SurreyBritish Paralympic AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Eton Fives AssociationGreen Lane AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyThe R&AEnglish Chess FederationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish American Football AssociationSportsAidBadminton EnglandKho Kho Federation of EnglandImperial Society of Teachers of DancingSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Grooms AssociationAOC SportSporting EqualsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardYorkshire Sport FoundationEngland GolfSport in MindInclusive SkatingLord's TavernersUnited Teachers of Dance LtdStreetGames UKRugby Football LeagueCamping and Caravanning ClubUK Ultimate LtdCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Judo AssociationLTA Operations ltdSkateboard GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSpecial Olympics GBBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Dragon Boat Racing AssociationParkour UKPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKTrail Riders FellowshipThe Sabre TrustMargaret Morris MovementMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationLondon Youth RowingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEngland HockeyLiving SportOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Orienteering FederationBritish GymnasticsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardSported FoundationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGreater Manchester MovingVolleyball EnglandBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Caving AssociationLimbPowerRacecourse Association (The)Panathlon ChallengeBritish TaekwondoKeep Fit AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdMuslim Sports FoundationGolf Foundation (The)UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UKA DanceNational Association of Teachers of DancingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Bowls EnglandEnglish Pool AssociationArchery GBEngland AthleticsEngland TouchNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAssociation of British Climbing WallsGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAccess Sport CIOBaseball Softball UKWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationUK CoachingEngland KorfballEngland SquashCare to Dance CICTchoukball UKForest School CampsGreenhouse SportsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish DanceSport AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBoccia EnglandBritish WeightliftingEngland LacrosseNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Universities & Colleges SportAngling TrustActive Humber LtdRounders EnglandEMD UKBritish CyclingWelsh RowingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Blind SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationFootball Association (The)British Association of Teachers of DancingDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish DressageInternational Dance Teachers AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)I Trust SportBritish KitesportsBritish Horse SocietyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Snowsport EnglandBritish EquestrianBritish Gliding AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsSafe Sport InternationalBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland NetballLanguage of Dance CentreGB SnowsportDwarf Sports Association UKPentathlon GB
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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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