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

Welsh RowingBadminton EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Paralympic AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Blind SportGolf Foundation (The)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)Bowls EnglandBritish WeightliftingSpecial Olympics GBBritish Aikido BoardSnowsport EnglandBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationEngland NetballBritish RowingSkateboard GBRAF Central FundDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGoalball UKNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsPlay EnglandActive EssexSwimming Teachers' AssociationAccess Sport CIOSporting EqualsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKActive DevonBritish TaekwondoForest School CampsAOC SportEngland AthleticsNational Council for Metal DetectingEngland BoxingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British American Football AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationActive PartnershipsLeague Managers AssociationEngland LacrosseUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActivity AllianceBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Ice SkatingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Keep Fit AssociationRounders EnglandEndurance GBGB SnowsportGreen Lane AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationThe R&ALEAPEngland KorfballBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Horse SocietyInternational Dance Teachers AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Caving AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Orienteering FederationLiving SportLong Distance Walkers Association LtdProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsDallaglio RugbyWorksMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish SkydivingBoccia EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationEngland GolfBasketball EnglandEngland TouchThe Sabre TrustAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsInclusive SkatingWomen in SportHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUKA DanceRoyal Yachting AssociationArchery GBCommonwealth Games EnglandGreater Manchester MovingActive SurreyRugby Football LeagueBritish Association of Teachers of DancingStreetGames UKBritish FencingI Trust SportBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEnglish Chess FederationTchoukball UKMuslim Sports FoundationEngland HockeyBritish DressageAngling TrustAssociation of British Climbing WallsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardHurlingham Polo AssociationEngland SquashWheelPowerBritish Student Taekwondo FederationSported FoundationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Greenhouse SportsActive Humber LtdBritish Motorcyclists' FederationTable Tennis EnglandWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEton Fives AssociationSportsAidBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationFootball Association (The)Institute of Clay Shooting InstructorsCare to Dance CICRacecourse Association (The)LTA Operations ltdGreat Britain Savate FederationGrounds Management Association LimitedYouth Sport TrustParkour UKBritish GymnasticsSafe Sport InternationalLondon Youth RowingBaseball Softball UKPaddle UKThe Royal Navy Sports BoardUK Deaf SportCountryside AllianceUK Ultimate LtdEMD UKBritish Horseracing AuthoritySport in MindASA Swim England LimitedNational School Sailing AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Mountaineering CouncilFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsActive Kent and MedwayBritish Elite Athletes AssociationLord's TavernersEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish EquestrianAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Crown Green Bowling AssociationMargaret Morris MovementBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEnglish Pool AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Judo AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)LimbPowerBritish Universities & Colleges SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Dance CouncilPentathlon GBNational Association of Teachers of DancingMountain TrainingBowls Development AllianceGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish CyclingCroquet EnglandVolleyball EnglandBritish KitesportsUK CoachingProfessional Golfers' AssociationFLexercise WLHBDwarf Sports Association UKLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Grooms Association
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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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