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

Special Olympics GBLondon Youth RowingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Association of Teachers of DancingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationYouth Sport TrustAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEngland NetballEngland GolfMountain TrainingBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Professional Golfers' AssociationUK Ultimate LtdBritish TaekwondoEngland HockeyBritish GymnasticsThe Sabre TrustGreater Manchester MovingLord's TavernersNational Field Archery SocietyNational Council for Metal DetectingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Model Flying AssociationThe R&ARoyal Yachting AssociationLeague Managers AssociationActive SurreyBritish Dance CouncilFLexercise WLHBHurlingham Polo AssociationEngland LacrosseBritish Caving AssociationASA Swim England LimitedEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish DressageCountryside AlliancePolice Community Clubs of Great BritainActive Kent and MedwayNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Horse SocietyGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish American Football AssociationRacecourse Association (The)UK Deaf SportGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)English Chess FederationEngland KorfballBritish RowingAssociation of British Climbing WallsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish WeightliftingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationWheelPowerMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationActive DevonCroquet EnglandEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Aikido BoardBritish KitesportsForest School CampsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEnglish Pool AssociationAOC SportLiving SportUK CoachingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardAngling TrustInternational Dance Teachers AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubSwimming Teachers' AssociationBoccia EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish SkydivingEton Fives AssociationLimbPowerSafe Sport InternationalSnowsport EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBowls EnglandSporting EqualsBritish Paralympic AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdMargaret Morris MovementSport in MindGolf Foundation (The)Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKActive Humber LtdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland SquashTchoukball UKAngling Trades Association (ATA)Table Tennis EnglandTrail Riders FellowshipInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish CyclingBritish Gliding AssociationGB SnowsportUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationEngland TouchPanathlon ChallengeActivity AllianceYorkshire Sport FoundationSported FoundationEMD UKBowls Development AllianceVolleyball EnglandBritish Blind SportBritish EquestrianParkour UKBritish Motorcyclists' FederationAssociation for Physical EducationSportsAidBritish FencingKho Kho Federation of EnglandI Trust SportDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Green Lane AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKUKA DanceBasketball EnglandGreenhouse SportsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Grooms AssociationEngland AthleticsPentathlon GBBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationSkateboard GBBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Mountaineering CouncilInclusive SkatingBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Horseracing AuthorityAccess Sport CIONational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsArchery GBStreetGames UKKeep Fit AssociationRugby Football LeagueBritish Wheelchair BasketballNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBaseball Softball UKBritish Nordic WalkingWelsh RowingActive EssexEndurance GBBritish Ice SkatingNational Association of Teachers of DancingGoalball UKBritish Judo AssociationLTA Operations ltdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyCare to Dance CICMedau Teachers AssociationFootball Association (The)Rounders EnglandBadminton EnglandLEAPActive Partnerships
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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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