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

Royal Yachting AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsSpecial Olympics GBThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Blind SportLEAPBritish KitesportsASA Swim England LimitedThe Sabre TrustEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Student Taekwondo FederationSporting EqualsEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandUK Deaf SportBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Triathlon FederationActive EssexBritish Caving AssociationBritish GymnasticsUK CoachingThe R&ASportsAidSkateboard GBAOC SportLiving SportNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Universities & Colleges SportActive SurreyEnglish Pool AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationBoccia EnglandBritish Gliding AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Outdoor Industries AssociationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Panathlon ChallengeLong Distance Walkers Association LtdLord's TavernersGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish WeightliftingEMD UKPaddle UKFLexercise WLHBNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyDwarf Sports Association UKNational Field Archery SocietyEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland HockeyEngland GolfChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityProfessional Golfers' AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsRugby Football UnionMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish DressageBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Aikido BoardPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAngling Trades Association (ATA)Keep Fit AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLondon Youth RowingParkour UKSafe Sport InternationalCroquet EnglandTable Tennis EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationForest School CampsLeague Managers AssociationWomen in SportBritish Nordic WalkingCare to Dance CICFootball Association (The)British RowingAssociation of British Climbing WallsActive Kent and MedwayBritish Paralympic AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active Humber LtdHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish FencingBritish Wheelchair BasketballRugby Football LeagueStreetGames UKYouth Sport TrustDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Trail Riders FellowshipBritish Model Flying AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Dallaglio RugbyWorksMargaret Morris MovementBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardArchery GBEngland KorfballGrounds Management Association LimitedCountryside AllianceFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationPentathlon GBAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingNational Association of Teachers of DancingActive DevonBaseball Softball UKGB SnowsportAccess Sport CIOBritish Orienteering FederationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Judo AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdSnowsport EnglandCommonwealth Games EnglandLTA Operations ltdBritish EquestrianEndurance GBSwimming Teachers' AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationWheelPowerEngland BoxingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreen Lane AssociationGreater Manchester MovingGoalball UKUKA DanceBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish CyclingRacecourse Association (The)England AthleticsActivity AllianceAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Dance CouncilUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationInclusive SkatingGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish American Football AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Active PartnershipsSport in MindSported FoundationLimbPowerAngling TrustEngland LacrosseRounders EnglandPlay EnglandI Trust SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish TaekwondoBritish Ice SkatingTchoukball UKEton Fives AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Horse SocietyEngland NetballNational School Sailing AssociationEnglish Chess FederationGreenhouse SportsBowls Development AllianceUK Armed Forces Sports BoardWelsh RowingBritish SkydivingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland SquashEngland TouchBritish Obstacle SportsMountain TrainingBritish DanceSport AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBowls EnglandImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBadminton EnglandUK Ultimate LtdVolleyball EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreMuslim Sports FoundationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdRAF Central Fund
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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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