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

World Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Horse SocietyLondon Youth RowingBritish American Football AssociationEton Fives AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPanathlon ChallengeFLexercise WLHBEnglish Pool AssociationGreater Manchester MovingEngland SquashEngland HockeyNational Field Archery SocietyGoalball UKPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainUK Ultimate LtdRugby Football LeagueLTA Operations ltdNational Council for Metal DetectingGreen Lane AssociationThe R&AAll Terrain Boarding AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England KorfballCommonwealth Games EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandLiving SportEngland LacrosseBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationWelsh RowingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAccess Sport CIOGreat Britain OutriggerSport in MindEnglish Chess FederationEMD UKBritish Association of Teachers of DancingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish WeightliftingAngling Trades Association (ATA)English Indoor Bowling Association LtdNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsKeep Fit AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Aikido BoardBritish Blind SportTable Tennis EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Horseracing AuthorityParkour UKCare to Dance CICBritish Dance CouncilUKA DanceInclusive SkatingBritish CyclingEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Obstacle SportsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Football Association (The)Sported FoundationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationActivity AllianceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUK Deaf SportBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Active DevonLimbPowerBasketball EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland GolfBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationStreetGames UKDwarf Sports Association UKTrail Riders FellowshipSnowsport EnglandActive SurreyMuslim Sports FoundationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland NetballMargaret Morris MovementPentathlon GBInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLord's TavernersBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbySkateboard GBGolf Foundation (The)ASA Swim England LimitedAOC SportLeague Managers AssociationBritish GymnasticsBritish KitesportsMedau Teachers AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsArchery GBLong Distance Walkers Association LtdRounders EnglandSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Ice SkatingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsForest School CampsBritish Mountaineering CouncilLEAPBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)UK Armed Forces Sports BoardSafe Sport InternationalActive PartnershipsEndurance GBI Trust SportBritish DressageSpecial Olympics GBVolleyball EnglandEngland AthleticsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsTchoukball UKRacecourse Association (The)British RowingCamping and Caravanning ClubWheelPowerGreenhouse SportsBritish FencingBritish TaekwondoUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish EquestrianMountain TrainingBritish Judo AssociationActive Humber LtdBowls Development AllianceGrounds Management Association LimitedNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdActive Kent and MedwayCroquet EnglandBowls EnglandCountryside AllianceNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Caving AssociationAngling TrustSportsAidGB SnowsportEngland TouchBritish Universities & Colleges SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationThe Sabre TrustSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Youth Sport TrustBoccia EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsBadminton EnglandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationUK CoachingBritish SkydivingBaseball Softball UKNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Grooms AssociationSporting EqualsActive EssexRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Water Ski & Wakeboard
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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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