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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

Snowsport EnglandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationKickboxing GBCroquet EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLEAPEnglish Bridge UnionASA Swim England LimitedPentathlon GBBritish American Football AssociationInclusive SkatingBritish Caving AssociationLTA Operations ltdFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingVolleyball EnglandEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Active Humber LtdGreat Britain OutriggerBasketball EnglandBritish ReiningGreenhouse SportsBritish Mountaineering CouncilGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingDalcroze SocietyBritish TaekwondoBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationUK Deaf SportEngland GolfBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish EquestrianLiving SportStreetGames UKSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Trail Riders FellowshipAngling TrustAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Paralympic AssociationMountain TrainingBaseball Softball UKAngling Trades Association (ATA)Haringey Sports DevelopmentUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationEnglish Karate FederationBritish Dance CouncilInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsWelsh RowingGrounds Management Association LimitedDwarf Sports Association UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Gliding AssociationAOC SportGoalball UKBritish WeightliftingTable Tennis EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish CyclingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Grooms AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationRoyal Yachting AssociationRoyal Academy of DanceBritish CarriagedrivingSpecial Olympics GBBritish EventingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdLondon SportSported FoundationBritish Ice SkatingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British KitesportsEndurance GBTchoukball UKBritish Aikido BoardThe R&ABadminton EnglandSport in MindActive DevonMotorsport UKUK Armed Forces Sports BoardParkour UKUK Sports InstituteBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Blind SportBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish ShowjumpingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdPickleball EnglandUK Ultimate LtdNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdActive Kent and MedwayAuto-Cycle Union LimitedDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Medau Teachers AssociationForest School CampsNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Language of Dance CentreChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationWheelPowerWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustSafe Sport InternationalBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubWomen in SportEngland BoxingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland HockeyCare to Dance CICPaddle UKRugby Football LeagueFootball Supporters AssociationEngland TouchInternational Dance Teachers AssociationUK YouthBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubNational Association of Teachers of DancingSporting EqualsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Judo AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsProfessional Golfers' AssociationArchery GBGB BoxingBritish ShootingDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBowls EnglandSkateboard GBBritish Model Flying AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingNational Field Archery SocietyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Rugby Football UnionActive TogetherBritish Horse SocietyYorkshire Sport FoundationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsMargaret Morris MovementPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKRoyal Aero ClubPétanque EnglandRounders EnglandFLexercise WLHBBritish Association of Teachers of DancingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSwimming Teachers' AssociationUKA DanceBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish GymnasticsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationActive EssexBritish WrestlingUK CoachingEngland FencingBritish Nordic WalkingPanathlon ChallengeSportsAidLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundLaban Guild InternationalEton Fives AssociationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)British Esports Federation LtdAssociation of British Riding SchoolsAssociation for Physical EducationBritish RowingOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdPlay EnglandEngland KorfballEnglish Chess FederationActive SurreyEngland SquashKeep Fit AssociationHorse ScotlandI Trust SportBoccia EnglandRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsLeague Managers AssociationBritish Para Table TennisEngland NetballBritish Equestrian VaultingYouth Sport TrustEngland LacrosseAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Racecourse Association (The)National School Sailing AssociationBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsLord's TavernersBritish Wheel of YogaEngland AthleticsProfessional Players FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActivity AllianceImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish SkydivingEMD UKGolf Foundation (The)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish DressageCountryside AllianceActive PartnershipsBritish Horseracing AuthorityLimbPower
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Latest News

14 Nov 2025

Nine young leaders recognised at St James’s Palace for Community Sport and Recreation Awards: Youth Edition 2025

As part of the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s 90th anniversary celebrations, nine young people have been recognised as future sector leaders in a special Youth Edition of the organisation’s annual Community Sport and Recreation Awards.

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13 Nov 2025

Alliance celebrates 90th anniversary at St James’s Palace as two new Board members confirmed at Annual General Meeting

The Sport and Recreation Alliance celebrated its 90th anniversary at St James’s Palace, where members also gathered for the organisation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), chaired by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

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5 Nov 2025

Alliance responds to publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review

Today’s publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report sets out a series of wide ranging recommendations for reform of the national curriculum and in particular to the teaching of physical education (PE) and dance in schools.

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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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