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

Active Humber LtdBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationUK Deaf SportInclusive SkatingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationBadminton EnglandNational School Sailing AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsEngland LacrosseBritish American Football AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKRounders EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLord's TavernersUKA DanceWelsh RowingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Keep Fit AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish FencingGreenhouse SportsTchoukball UKGreat Britain Savate FederationRacecourse Association (The)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Dance CouncilActive PartnershipsActive DevonForest School CampsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationEnglish Chess FederationAssociation for Physical EducationFootball Association (The)British Judo AssociationBritish Caving AssociationWomen in SportBritish RowingAOC SportBritish Grooms AssociationEngland SquashRugby Football LeagueGoalball UKBritish TaekwondoLEAPDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland AthleticsLondon Youth RowingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Baseball Softball UKRAF Central FundLiving SportAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSnowsport EnglandPaddle UKAssociation of British Climbing WallsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish KitesportsOutdoor Industries AssociationAccess Sport CIOUK Ultimate LtdNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish DressageBritish WeightliftingThe R&ABritish Horse SocietyUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGreen Lane AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationMargaret Morris MovementWheelPowerBritish SkydivingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationMountain TrainingBasketball EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Gliding AssociationActive SurreyBritish Aikido BoardEndurance GBFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsProfessional Golfers' AssociationYouth Sport TrustUK CoachingStreetGames UKBoccia EnglandEton Fives AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Active EssexPlay EnglandNational Council for Metal DetectingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Association of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)English Amateur Dancesport AssociationCountryside AllianceAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsSkateboard GBCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish GymnasticsBritish Student Taekwondo FederationAngling TrustWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportGrounds Management Association LimitedLTA Operations ltdBritish Nordic WalkingBritish EquestrianActive Kent and MedwayBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationActivity AllianceSwimming Teachers' AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsMuslim Sports FoundationPentathlon GBYorkshire Sport FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingGolf Foundation (The)Parkour UKEMD UKSported FoundationNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Ice SkatingBritish DanceSport AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardSafe Sport InternationalSporting EqualsEnglish Pool AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBowls Development AllianceBritish Wheelchair BasketballEngland TouchPanathlon ChallengeI Trust SportEngland NetballEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdArchery GBGreater Manchester MovingBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationLimbPowerTable Tennis EnglandBowls EnglandLeague Managers AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilKho Kho Federation of EnglandASA Swim England LimitedRoyal Yachting AssociationVolleyball EnglandThe Royal Navy Sports BoardNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdCroquet EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish CyclingBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Blind SportThe Sabre TrustSport in MindGB SnowsportBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEngland KorfballGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Motorcyclists' FederationFLexercise WLHBCare to Dance CICSpecial Olympics GBEngland HockeyEngland BoxingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsSportsAidEngland GolfCommonwealth Games EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)
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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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