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 Equestrian FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish WeightliftingMountain TrainingLaban Guild InternationalBritish Obstacle SportsBowls EnglandSkateboard GBBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish ReiningLimbPowerTrail Riders FellowshipActive DevonEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationActive Kent and MedwayWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationCare to Dance CICBritish Model Flying AssociationDalcroze SocietyVolleyball EnglandBritish Aikido BoardWelsh RowingGolf Foundation (The)England LacrosseUKA DanceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationLord's TavernersAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Haringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Para Table TennisBritish ShootingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPickleball EnglandActive SurreyBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)RAF Central FundNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish GymnasticsBritish EventingNational School Sailing AssociationRoyal Aero ClubForest School CampsEngland SquashBritish Esports Federation LtdRoyal Yachting AssociationTchoukball UKPentathlon GBBritish ShowjumpingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLiving SportMuslim Sports FoundationSnowsport EnglandCommonwealth Games EnglandASA Swim England LimitedPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKHorse ScotlandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubRacecourse Association (The)Sporting EqualsLeague Managers AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBoccia EnglandSportsAidEngland BoxingEndurance GBDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)English Indoor Bowling Association LtdAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipYorkshire Sport FoundationGB SnowsportBritish TaekwondoGoalball UKBritish Grooms AssociationAccess Sport CIOUK Ultimate LtdBritish Dance CouncilBadminton EnglandCroquet EnglandBritish CyclingBritish Judo AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British CarriagedrivingThe Sabre TrustTable Tennis EnglandSpecial Olympics GBWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationKeep Fit AssociationEMD UKBritish Student Taekwondo FederationRoyal Academy of DanceUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationPanathlon ChallengeNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreenhouse SportsWheelPowerBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish American Football AssociationActive Humber LtdBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish RowingUK CoachingBritish KitesportsPétanque EnglandBritish Paralympic AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish WrestlingEngland KorfballGreat Britain Savate FederationUK Deaf SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationRugby Football UnionBritish SkydivingBritish Wheelchair BasketballPlay EnglandBritish DressageGreen Lane AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsFLexercise WLHBAngling Trades Association (ATA)Motorsport UKPride SportsBowls Development AllianceHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Blind SportFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRugby Football LeagueEton Fives AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEnglish Bridge UnionNational Field Archery SocietyUK YouthEngland GolfAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)StreetGames UKAngling TrustRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Mountaineering CouncilParkour UKI Trust SportAOC SportAuto-Cycle Union LimitedAssociation of British Climbing WallsMargaret Morris MovementProfessional Players FederationSport in MindBritish Foosball AssociationEngland NetballNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInclusive SkatingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardGB BoxingActive EssexAll Terrain Boarding AssociationSafe Sport InternationalMedau Teachers AssociationSported FoundationLTA Operations ltdLondon Youth RowingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEnglish Chess FederationBaseball Softball UKProfessional Golfers' AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationThe R&AEngland Touch
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Latest News

10 Jul 2025

New Alliance Protect Where We Play campaign launches to highlight risks to playing fields, pitches and sports facilities from proposed planning reforms

New research shows playing fields and pitches deliver at least £2bn in improved wellbeing every year and help keep almost 4 million people active, including 1 million children.

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4 Jul 2025

Policy and Advocacy Update: NHS 10 Year Plan and more

Below we provide an update on a number of our current policy-related workstreams, from the announcement of the NHS 10 Year Plan, to a number of additional issues - including planning reforms, the EHRC consultation on gender, Select and APPG inquiries into Healthy Ageing, and Access to Nature.

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20 Jun 2025

Alliance responds as more details announced from Government following its Spending Review

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes Government’s commitment to investing in community sport, recreation and physical activity, and its recognition of the social and economic value it provides.

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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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