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

London Youth RowingActive EssexFLexercise WLHBActive SurreyBritish Triathlon FederationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Horse SocietyEngland LacrosseEngland KorfballAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish FencingBritish CyclingBritish EquestrianLord's TavernersGreat Britain OutriggerBaseball Softball UKForest School CampsBritish GymnasticsRAF Central FundRoyal Yachting AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGB SnowsportInclusive SkatingBritish KitesportsBritish Gliding AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Hurlingham Polo AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdCommonwealth Games EnglandImperial Society of Teachers of DancingRacecourse Association (The)Snowsport EnglandSport in MindActive DevonPentathlon GBGolf Foundation (The)Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)English Pool AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationMountain TrainingAOC SportAngling Trades Association (ATA)Football Association (The)National Field Archery SocietyBritish Student Taekwondo FederationWheelPowerActive Kent and MedwayBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationMargaret Morris MovementFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsVolleyball EnglandBritish Universities & Colleges SportAssociation of British Climbing WallsBasketball EnglandEnglish Chess FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Nordic WalkingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Dance CouncilParkour UKPanathlon ChallengeBritish RowingBadminton EnglandTable Tennis EnglandYouth Sport TrustRounders EnglandUKA DanceAccess Sport CIOActive PartnershipsLTA Operations ltdEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationLEAPBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLimbPowerEngland TouchNational School Sailing AssociationActivity AllianceBritish Caving AssociationTchoukball UKLanguage of Dance CentreInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEngland AthleticsEngland GolfOutdoor Industries AssociationStreetGames UKHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipAll Terrain Boarding AssociationCroquet EnglandThe R&ABritish Ice SkatingDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish American Football AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationSpecial Olympics GBLeague Managers AssociationBritish Aikido BoardAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Grooms AssociationEngland SquashKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Blind SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdThe Sabre TrustBritish Obstacle SportsMuslim Sports FoundationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Boccia EnglandBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationPaddle UKNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdUK Ultimate LtdActive Humber LtdBritish TaekwondoPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGrounds Management Association LimitedRugby Football LeagueBritish Orienteering FederationNational Council for Metal DetectingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBowls EnglandUK CoachingBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Paralympic AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)EMD UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEngland NetballCare to Dance CICSwimming Teachers' AssociationLiving SportBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationCountryside AllianceBritish DressageAngling TrustPlay EnglandEton Fives AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilAssociation for Physical EducationSportsAidTrail Riders FellowshipYorkshire Sport FoundationI Trust SportASA Swim England LimitedBritish Elite Athletes AssociationSkateboard GBThe Royal Navy Sports BoardUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Judo AssociationSporting EqualsSafe Sport InternationalGreen Lane AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballGreenhouse SportsProfessional Golfers' AssociationWomen in SportEngland HockeyInternational Dance Teachers AssociationSported FoundationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBowls Development AllianceEndurance GBGoalball UKArchery GBNational Association of Teachers of DancingUK Deaf SportWelsh RowingBritish SkydivingBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationGreater Manchester MovingKeep Fit AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British WeightliftingBritish Horseracing Authority
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Latest News

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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23 Jul 2026

Alliance responds to business rates announcement

The Government has announced that pubs, clubs and live music venues are set to receive a 20% reduction to their business rates bills from April next year.

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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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