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

British Mountaineering CouncilRoyal Aero ClubKeep Fit AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsGrounds Management Association LimitedVolleyball EnglandSnowsport EnglandEngland GolfAOC SportHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Blind SportCare to Dance CICKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish CyclingNational Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish GymnasticsBritish Para Table TennisBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActive EssexBritish Caving AssociationParkour UKLord's TavernersEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Great Britain OutriggerBritish FencingActive DevonChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Royal Yachting AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Racecourse Association (The)England FencingAssociation for Physical EducationEngland LacrosseSkateboard GBProfessional Players FederationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish DressageCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Angling Trades Association (ATA)National School Sailing AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsGolf Foundation (The)LimbPowerProfessional Golfers' AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland SquashInclusive Sportswear CICLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Parkrun LimitedLeague Managers AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdLong Distance Walkers Association LtdFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingRugby Football UnionBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEMD UKEngland NetballYorkshire Sport FoundationRounders EnglandEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish RowingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Model Flying AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionForest School CampsUK Sports InstituteArchery GBCommonwealth Games EnglandSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Angling TrustActive SurreyGreenhouse SportsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish ReiningBritish Grooms AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland TouchI Trust SportGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEnglish Chess FederationBritish Horse SocietyNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish TaekwondoBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Judo AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdNational Council for Metal DetectingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBasketball EnglandEnglish Karate FederationSportsAidWomen in SportGreater Manchester MovingPaddle UKBritish Aikido BoardBowls EnglandPanathlon ChallengeLaban Guild InternationalBritish EquestrianBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish SkydivingActive PartnershipsGreat Britain Savate FederationEngland AthleticsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Dalcroze SocietyBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationLondon SportEnglish Pool AssociationSported FoundationBadminton EnglandBritish Dance CouncilUK Deaf SportInclusive SkatingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardFLexercise WLHBSpecial Olympics GBBritish Universities & Colleges SportMountain TrainingBoccia EnglandKickboxing GBGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyThe Royal Navy Sports BoardDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish Horseracing AuthorityGB BoxingStreetGames UKUK YouthEngland HockeyLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Nordic WalkingHurlingham Polo AssociationUKA DanceUK CoachingASA Swim England LimitedUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationMargaret Morris MovementHorse ScotlandBritish WrestlingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish EventingEngland KorfballRugby Football LeagueAssociation of British Climbing WallsTchoukball UKDwarf Sports Association UKIce Hockey UKWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationLiving SportBritish ShootingCroquet EnglandLEAPBritish Orienteering FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Equestrian VaultingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Ju-Jitsu AssociationEton Fives AssociationGoalball UKLTA Operations ltdBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLeadership Skills FoundationCamping and Caravanning ClubBaseball Softball UKWheelPowerEngland and Wales Cricket BoardWelsh RowingAuto-Cycle Union LimitedUK Ultimate LtdBritish Wheel of YogaFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish American Football AssociationBritish Ice SkatingCountryside AllianceBritish WeightliftingActive Kent and MedwayActivity AllianceTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Balloon and Airship ClubChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationSporting EqualsPentathlon GBEngland BoxingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEndurance GBBritish ShowjumpingThe R&APlay EnglandBritish KitesportsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationYouth Sport Trust
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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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