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

England GolfFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEndurance GBNational Council for Metal DetectingLTA Operations ltdAngling TrustBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Judo AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Student Taekwondo FederationWelsh RowingSafe Sport InternationalLiving SportDallaglio RugbyWorksEnglish Schools' Football AssociationRounders EnglandRacecourse Association (The)Grounds Management Association LimitedVolleyball EnglandEngland SquashCroquet EnglandBaseball Softball UKBritish KitesportsTrail Riders FellowshipBritish SkydivingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationActivity AllianceAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Elite Athletes AssociationStreetGames UKRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballEnglish Pool AssociationLimbPowerMuslim Sports FoundationLanguage of Dance CentreCamping and Caravanning ClubHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipHurlingham Polo AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBowls EnglandActive DevonAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)All Terrain Boarding AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Grooms AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdMountain TrainingSkateboard GBTchoukball UKBritish Aikido BoardEngland LacrosseTable Tennis EnglandLEAPNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerProfessional Cricketers' AssociationPlay EnglandNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationPaddle UKImperial Society of Teachers of DancingUK Ultimate LtdSnowsport EnglandGreenhouse SportsThe R&AGoalball UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish FencingCommonwealth Games EnglandAccess Sport CIOMedau Teachers AssociationGreen Lane AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyEngland TouchForest School CampsLondon Youth RowingBritish Mountaineering CouncilUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEngland NetballWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish EquestrianBritish Horseracing AuthorityEngland HockeyLord's TavernersUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGreater Manchester MovingParkour UKBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEnglish Chess FederationBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationI Trust SportInternational Dance Teachers AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Ice SkatingRugby Football LeagueChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish RowingBritish Paralympic AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Badminton EnglandBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish American Football AssociationGB SnowsportArchery GBNational Association of Teachers of DancingCountryside AllianceOutdoor Industries AssociationCare to Dance CICEngland BoxingBritish Blind SportFLexercise WLHBBritish Caving AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish TaekwondoActive EssexUK CoachingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKThe Sabre TrustBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingSport in MindAssociation for Physical EducationSported FoundationBritish GymnasticsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardWomen in SportEMD UKWheelPowerSpecial Olympics GBYouth Sport TrustActive PartnershipsAOC SportProfessional Golfers' AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Bowls Development AllianceRAF Central FundBritish CyclingKeep Fit AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationPanathlon ChallengeFootball Association (The)Inclusive SkatingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainLong Distance Walkers Association LtdSporting EqualsUK Deaf SportAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEton Fives AssociationUKA DanceGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish WeightliftingBritish Dance CouncilDwarf Sports Association UKBasketball EnglandBritish DressageASA Swim England LimitedBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)North Yorkshire Sport LtdAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Universities & Colleges SportBoccia EnglandBritish Horse SocietyBritish Triathlon FederationEngland KorfballActive Kent and MedwaySportsAidBritish DanceSport AssociationRugby Football UnionEngland AthleticsMargaret Morris MovementPentathlon GBActive SurreySwimming Teachers' AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsActive Humber Ltd
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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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