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

Dallaglio RugbyWorksFLexercise WLHBBritish CyclingBowls Development AllianceEMD UKMuslim Sports FoundationDwarf Sports Association UKGreenhouse SportsSport in MindEton Fives AssociationThe Sabre TrustPlay EnglandLeague Managers AssociationGB SnowsportBritish WeightliftingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSafe Sport InternationalBritish Paralympic AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationThe R&AASA Swim England LimitedBritish FencingPanathlon ChallengeEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationEngland TouchLiving SportBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationFootball Association (The)North Yorkshire Sport LtdAOC SportTrail Riders FellowshipPaddle UKWelsh RowingBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdLondon Youth RowingEngland LacrosseNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Police Community Clubs of Great BritainRounders EnglandBritish TaekwondoKeep Fit AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRugby Football UnionBritish Nordic WalkingSporting EqualsActive Humber LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubArchery GBRAF Central FundSwimming Teachers' AssociationEngland NetballBasketball EnglandKho Kho Federation of EnglandTable Tennis EnglandCountryside AllianceSported FoundationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Green Lane AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLEAPBritish Judo AssociationBritish American Football AssociationActive SurreyActive DevonBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Ice SkatingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBoccia EnglandEngland SquashBritish Gliding AssociationEngland GolfEnglish Chess FederationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardMountain TrainingBaseball Softball UKAssociation for Physical EducationGreater Manchester MovingNational School Sailing AssociationEngland AthleticsAngling TrustEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationPentathlon GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationSportsAidRugby Football LeagueBritish Aikido BoardNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Obstacle SportsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsParkour UKI Trust SportUnited Teachers of Dance LtdSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Grounds Management Association LimitedBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGolf Foundation (The)British SkydivingLTA Operations ltdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Dance CouncilCommonwealth Games EnglandLord's TavernersMargaret Morris MovementBadminton EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationCroquet EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationGreat Britain OutriggerLanguage of Dance CentreBritish GymnasticsSpecial Olympics GBUK CoachingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipInclusive SkatingBritish Mountaineering CouncilSnowsport EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationYouth Sport TrustBritish Blind SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish RowingTchoukball UKNational Field Archery SocietyBritish EquestrianStreetGames UKEngland KorfballBritish Horseracing AuthorityWomen in SportActivity AllianceBowls EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingUK Deaf SportBritish Association of Teachers of DancingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardAngling Trades Association (ATA)England BoxingBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationWheelPowerEngland HockeyActive EssexProfessional Golfers' AssociationCare to Dance CICEnglish Schools' Football AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Goalball UKHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish DressageKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British KitesportsUK Ultimate LtdInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsForest School CampsLimbPowerBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Access Sport CIOBritish Wheelchair BasketballActive Kent and MedwayEndurance GBBritish Caving AssociationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)UK Armed Forces Sports BoardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingSkateboard GBMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Active PartnershipsBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Horse SocietyUKA DanceBritish Elite Athletes AssociationVolleyball England
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Latest News

15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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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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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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