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

English Chess FederationRugby Football LeagueRoyal Aero ClubGreat Britain OutriggerEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)ASA Swim England LimitedVolleyball EnglandBoccia EnglandBritish Caving AssociationLEAPHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipAll Terrain Boarding AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Orienteering FederationUK Sports InstituteSwimming Teachers' AssociationEndurance GBLondon SportLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Ice SkatingGolf Foundation (The)British Paralympic AssociationPentathlon GBNational Field Archery SocietyBritish WeightliftingEngland HockeyPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish FencingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish American Football AssociationCare to Dance CICBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSkateboard GBBritish Horse SocietyMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Gliding AssociationGB BoxingYouth Sport TrustBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLTA Operations ltdParkour UKBritish Wheel of YogaBritish EventingBritish Nordic WalkingAssociation of British Climbing WallsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationBowls EnglandFLexercise WLHBEngland LacrosseNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Model Flying AssociationInclusive SkatingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British DressageFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingEngland AthleticsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Paddle UKSnowsport EnglandEton Fives AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubActivity AllianceBritish TaekwondoBasketball EnglandCamping and Caravanning ClubDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England BoxingEnglish Karate FederationNational School Sailing AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBadminton EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsWheelPowerLeague Managers AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingSported FoundationLeadership Skills FoundationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationLimbPowerBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish CyclingKeep Fit AssociationArchery GBBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationAngling TrustEnglish Schools' Football AssociationTable Tennis EnglandBritish Judo AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdLaban Guild InternationalFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsActive PartnershipsBritish Grooms AssociationBritish EquestrianEMD UKBritish Horseracing AuthorityWelsh RowingRoyal Yachting AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Blind SportTrail Riders FellowshipInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEngland SquashPlay EnglandBritish Para Table TennisChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish GymnasticsAssociation for Physical EducationStreetGames UKKickboxing GBBritish ShowjumpingActive Humber LtdSport in MindBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Dance CouncilIce Hockey UKGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish ReiningDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Universities & Colleges SportLiving SportRounders EnglandBritish WrestlingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)UK CoachingI Trust SportSporting EqualsRacecourse Association (The)Tchoukball UKGreenhouse SportsGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish KitesportsParkrun LimitedActive Kent and MedwayFootball Supporters AssociationBritish RowingDallaglio RugbyWorksCroquet EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UKA DanceBritish SkydivingUK Deaf SportBritish ShootingAOC SportWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Grounds Management Association LimitedUK YouthEngland NetballChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)England FencingCountryside AllianceLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundNational Council for Metal DetectingPanathlon ChallengeUK Ultimate LtdEngland KorfballActive DevonDevelopment Through ChallengeImperial Society of Teachers of DancingActive EssexNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Mountaineering CouncilMedau Teachers AssociationProfessional Players FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentThe R&APatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBowls Development AllianceRugby Football UnionInclusive Sportswear CICAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Triathlon FederationLanguage of Dance CentreOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland GolfSpecial Olympics GBWomen in SportBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActive SurreySportsAidYorkshire Sport FoundationGreater Manchester MovingThe Sabre TrustMountain TrainingForest School CampsLord's TavernersUnited Teachers of Dance LtdMargaret Morris MovementHorse ScotlandEngland TouchBritish Aikido BoardGoalball UKBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Baseball Softball UK
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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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