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

UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Nordic WalkingEnglish Chess FederationBritish Caving AssociationBoccia EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsRounders EnglandLEAPBritish Universities & Colleges SportActive Humber LtdBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Schools' Football AssociationRugby Football LeagueFootball Association (The)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandMountain TrainingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEngland GolfBritish Elite Athletes AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAOC SportCountryside AllianceBritish Motorcyclists' FederationGolf Foundation (The)Sport in MindBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland SquashRacecourse Association (The)LimbPowerActivity AllianceEngland NetballBaseball Softball UKWomen in SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish RowingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEMD UKNational School Sailing AssociationThe R&AInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish TaekwondoTrail Riders FellowshipCommonwealth Games EnglandEndurance GBStreetGames UKUK Ultimate LtdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British DanceSport AssociationEngland TouchBadminton EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsI Trust SportBritish Mountaineering CouncilYorkshire Sport FoundationAssociation for Physical EducationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationThe Sabre TrustBritish Judo AssociationActive SurreyTchoukball UKBritish Paralympic AssociationSkateboard GBNational Association of Teachers of DancingCare to Dance CICForest School CampsBritish EquestrianLTA Operations ltdNational Field Archery SocietyMargaret Morris MovementAngling TrustBritish GymnasticsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingMuslim Sports FoundationOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Sported FoundationGreat Britain Savate FederationActive EssexWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish American Football AssociationGB SnowsportUKA DanceSwimming Teachers' AssociationBowls EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBasketball EnglandActive Kent and MedwayUK CoachingMedau Teachers AssociationEngland HockeyEngland KorfballNational Council for Metal DetectingSafe Sport InternationalLondon Youth RowingBritish Horse SocietyBritish Aikido BoardRoyal Yachting AssociationFLexercise WLHBBritish CyclingEngland BoxingBritish FencingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipKeep Fit AssociationBritish KitesportsSporting EqualsLeague Managers AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKAccess Sport CIOEngland LacrossePatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish WeightliftingInclusive SkatingBritish SkydivingBritish Triathlon FederationEngland AthleticsBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGreenhouse SportsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Blind SportCroquet EnglandLiving SportVolleyball EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGreat Britain OutriggerAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsDallaglio RugbyWorksSnowsport EnglandBritish DressageBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Ice SkatingSpecial Olympics GBEnglish Pool AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)RAF Central FundActive PartnershipsWheelPowerEton Fives AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdParkour UKPanathlon ChallengePentathlon GBArchery GBSportsAidPaddle UKBritish Grooms AssociationYouth Sport TrustActive DevonGoalball UKASA Swim England LimitedBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)English Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballWelsh RowingGreen Lane AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedLord's TavernersInternational Dance Teachers AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationPlay EnglandBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardHurlingham Polo AssociationUK Deaf SportTable Tennis EnglandGreater Manchester MovingBowls Development Alliance
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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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