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

Margaret Morris MovementPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEngland LacrosseCroquet EnglandEndurance GBBritish Nordic WalkingPanathlon ChallengeIce Hockey UKGrounds Management Association LimitedChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish CyclingSported FoundationActivity AllianceBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLaban Guild InternationalBritish ShootingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubPentathlon GBBritish Aikido BoardEngland BoxingActive EssexActive SurreyFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish SkydivingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Ju-Jitsu AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Ice SkatingUKA DanceOutdoor Industries AssociationLondon SportEngland KorfballLTA Operations ltdBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsRacecourse Association (The)Golf Foundation (The)Horse ScotlandBritish Horse SocietyUK Deaf SportKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British CarriagedrivingKickboxing GBEngland AthleticsProfessional Players FederationLeague Managers AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Volleyball EnglandBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationTable Tennis EnglandBowls EnglandGreat Britain OutriggerSporting EqualsBadminton EnglandUK CoachingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingLanguage of Dance CentreGoalball UKCare to Dance CICMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Great Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsWheelPowerBritish Elite Athletes AssociationLimbPowerWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustCountryside AllianceNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Gliding AssociationLord's TavernersEMD UKBritish Universities & Colleges SportRoyal Aero ClubInclusive Sportswear CICBritish WeightliftingSkateboard GBLiving SportBritish Mountaineering CouncilMountain TrainingBritish Grooms AssociationUK Ultimate LtdActive Kent and MedwayEnglish Pool AssociationSnowsport EnglandEnglish Karate FederationTrail Riders FellowshipDevelopment Through ChallengeRounders EnglandBritish KitesportsCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)National School Sailing AssociationBritish Blind SportASA Swim England LimitedBritish Para Table TennisEton Fives AssociationActive TogetherBritish Dance CouncilBritish Paralympic AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksAOC SportBritish FencingGB BoxingStreetGames UKBasketball EnglandAngling TrustEnglish Chess FederationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingGreat Britain Savate FederationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish EquestrianSwimming Teachers' AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBaseball Softball UKNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdHaringey Sports DevelopmentLong Distance Walkers Association LtdHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationParkour UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationThe R&ABritish Wheel of YogaUK YouthBritish ShowjumpingRoyal Yachting AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityYorkshire Sport FoundationKeep Fit AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish DressageLEAPGreenhouse SportsCommonwealth Games EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)Dalcroze SocietyUK Sports InstituteEngland GolfEngland TouchBritish EventingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)England NetballActive DevonProfessional Golfers' AssociationParkrun LimitedChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Archery GBBritish American Football AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)England SquashWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationI Trust SportPlay EnglandForest School CampsLeadership Skills FoundationBoccia EnglandEnglish Bridge UnionInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEngland FencingActive PartnershipsEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Inclusive SkatingRugby Football UnionBritish Judo AssociationFLexercise WLHBTchoukball UKPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKWomen in SportBritish WrestlingBritish ReiningLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundInternational Dance Teachers AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBritish GymnasticsPétanque EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationSpecial Olympics GBBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Motorcyclists' FederationPaddle UKBritish Triathlon FederationRugby Football LeagueGreater Manchester MovingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationWelsh RowingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsSportsAidBritish RowingEngland HockeyYouth Sport TrustAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish TaekwondoImperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
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Latest News

20 Apr 2026

Alliance responds to DCMS Select Committee’s “Game On” Inquiry report

We welcome the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s “Game On: Community and School Sport” report, which identifies a series of recommendations to government to strengthen grassroots sport and physical activity.

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10 Apr 2026

Key appointments to the Alliance’s NGB Coalition Management Committee confirmed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm appointments to the National Governing Body (NGB) Coalition Management Committee, alongside existing NGB Coalition Division Chair, Ralph Rimmer OBE, and Deputy Chair, Jack Baker.

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27 Mar 2026

Alliance welcomes Justine Baynes to the Board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to welcome Justine Baynes to the Board to fill a casual vacancy.

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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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