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

Care to Dance CICEngland NetballAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingWheelPowerInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEton Fives AssociationUKA DanceActive SurreyNational School Sailing AssociationFLexercise WLHBSnowsport EnglandBritish Mountaineering CouncilPentathlon GBSkateboard GBPanathlon ChallengeKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Dance CouncilAssociation of British Climbing WallsSpecial Olympics GBBritish DressageEMD UKBritish Caving AssociationBritish FencingEngland BoxingPaddle UKCamping and Caravanning ClubCountryside AllianceEngland GolfRAF Central FundBritish Water Ski & WakeboardCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationThe R&ALiving SportOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish TaekwondoBowls EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationGolf Foundation (The)England AthleticsNational Field Archery SocietyInclusive SkatingBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Blind SportBritish Horse SocietyActivity AllianceGreat Britain Savate FederationNational Council for Metal DetectingActive PartnershipsBritish Triathlon FederationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreEndurance GBBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEnglish Chess FederationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAOC SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdRounders EnglandBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationGreen Lane AssociationBaseball Softball UKEngland HockeyGoalball UKMuslim Sports FoundationSafe Sport InternationalUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBasketball EnglandFootball Association (The)All Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland KorfballSporting EqualsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish KitesportsBoccia EnglandEngland TouchNational Association of Teachers of DancingLondon Youth RowingBadminton EnglandBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British GymnasticsDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish EquestrianGrounds Management Association LimitedWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingUK Deaf SportBritish Obstacle SportsVolleyball EnglandLeague Managers AssociationSported FoundationBritish American Football AssociationBritish CyclingRoyal Yachting AssociationMargaret Morris MovementActive DevonAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British SkydivingBritish Nordic WalkingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Aikido BoardBowls Development AllianceSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAngling TrustAccess Sport CIOMedau Teachers AssociationGB SnowsportEngland SquashUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLTA Operations ltdMountain TrainingLEAPTrail Riders FellowshipNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsYorkshire Sport FoundationArchery GBParkour UKTchoukball UKEnglish Pool AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationRacecourse Association (The)British Horseracing AuthorityDwarf Sports Association UKRugby Football UnionBritish Elite Athletes AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Professional Golfers' AssociationSport in MindAssociation for Physical EducationKeep Fit AssociationSportsAidBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Youth Sport TrustEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationLimbPowerWelsh RowingI Trust SportStreetGames UKGreat Britain OutriggerTable Tennis EnglandBritish Judo AssociationBritish WeightliftingWomen in SportRugby Football LeagueASA Swim England LimitedGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbySwimming Teachers' AssociationCroquet EnglandUK CoachingForest School CampsActive EssexUK Ultimate LtdBritish DanceSport AssociationGreater Manchester MovingBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardActive Humber LtdUnited Teachers of Dance LtdGreenhouse SportsEngland LacrosseHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipActive Kent and MedwayBritish RowingBritish Model Flying AssociationThe Sabre TrustLord's TavernersPlay EnglandBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Ice SkatingAngling Trades Association (ATA)Police Community Clubs of Great Britain
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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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