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

Keep Fit AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingCare to Dance CICCommonwealth Games EnglandLeague Managers AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdEngland KorfballEngland NetballGolf Foundation (The)British DanceSport AssociationEngland LacrosseUK Armed Forces Sports BoardSport in MindAssociation of British Climbing WallsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsASA Swim England LimitedActive EssexCamping and Caravanning ClubTchoukball UKBritish SkydivingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland SquashRAF Central FundBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Student Taekwondo FederationRoyal Yachting AssociationActive Kent and MedwayUK CoachingBritish CyclingBritish Model Flying AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBowls Development AllianceNational School Sailing AssociationBoccia EnglandBritish Aikido BoardGoalball UKGreater Manchester MovingWelsh RowingLord's TavernersSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBasketball EnglandMuslim Sports FoundationOutdoor Industries AssociationThe R&ABritish TaekwondoEngland GolfPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainI Trust SportParkour UKNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdNational Council for Metal DetectingUK Ultimate LtdRounders EnglandGreen Lane AssociationInclusive SkatingBritish Blind SportBritish DressageEngland TouchBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEnglish Chess FederationEngland HockeyGrounds Management Association LimitedStreetGames UKThe Sabre TrustLEAPVolleyball EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityKho Kho Federation of EnglandYouth Sport TrustGB SnowsportDwarf Sports Association UKBritish RowingBritish WeightliftingSafe Sport InternationalPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationLiving SportActive PartnershipsSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Nordic WalkingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsNational Field Archery SocietyPentathlon GBBritish GymnasticsLTA Operations ltdEnglish Pool AssociationMountain TrainingTrail Riders FellowshipProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish EquestrianBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPaddle UKAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLanguage of Dance CentreForest School CampsBritish Triathlon FederationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdFootball Association (The)International Dance Teachers AssociationActive DevonBritish American Football AssociationBritish Horse SocietyArchery GBEton Fives AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)English Schools' Football AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationWomen in SportRugby Football LeagueMedau Teachers AssociationBaseball Softball UKUKA DanceMargaret Morris MovementLondon Youth RowingAccess Sport CIOAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Judo AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAngling TrustTable Tennis EnglandBowls EnglandBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationSporting EqualsBadminton EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEMD UKBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Orienteering FederationActive Humber LtdActivity AllianceRacecourse Association (The)FLexercise WLHBBritish Paralympic AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Ice SkatingAOC SportBritish KitesportsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationCroquet EnglandThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEndurance GBBritish FencingGreenhouse SportsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdSported FoundationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Dance CouncilHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Caving AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationCountryside AllianceAngling Trades Association (ATA)Play EnglandSportsAidUK Deaf SportLimbPowerSpecial Olympics GBWheelPowerActive SurreyAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland AthleticsGreat Britain OutriggerKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Universities & Colleges SportGreat Britain Savate FederationPanathlon ChallengeSnowsport EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Skateboard GB
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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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