Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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 Judo AssociationBritish EventingBritish Wheel of YogaLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportEngland SquashNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Royal Aero ClubKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Keep Fit AssociationBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Nordic WalkingSafe Sport InternationalSwimming Teachers' AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Rugby Football LeagueBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationEton Fives AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKThe R&ALondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBaseball Softball UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish EquestrianWelsh RowingEndurance GBActive Kent and MedwayBowls EnglandUKA DanceOutdoor Industries AssociationGolf Foundation (The)English Pool AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustEngland AthleticsBritish WeightliftingBritish Caving AssociationGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)London SportUK CoachingStreetGames UKEngland KorfballPaddle UKYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish WrestlingKickboxing GBWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland TouchRugby Football UnionEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Blind SportBritish ShowjumpingBritish Horseracing AuthorityVolleyball EnglandRounders EnglandEngland LacrosseUK Deaf SportGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationNational Field Archery SocietyBoccia EnglandBritish Paralympic AssociationActivity AllianceEnglish Karate FederationEngland NetballCroquet EnglandFLexercise WLHBEnglish Chess FederationBritish CarriagedrivingHorse ScotlandBritish Association of Teachers of DancingActive DevonBritish Gliding AssociationEngland GolfLord's TavernersBritish Dance CouncilPétanque EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationMountain TrainingAngling TrustUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationCountryside AllianceBritish Wheelchair BasketballRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish GymnasticsEngland BoxingBritish Equestrian VaultingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBadminton EnglandSport in MindYouth Sport TrustEnglish Bridge UnionNational Council for Metal DetectingMargaret Morris MovementLEAPProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Horse SocietyChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationGrounds Management Association LimitedLeague Managers AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreenhouse SportsBritish TaekwondoSporting EqualsGoalball UKArchery GBThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdPickleball EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGB BoxingWomen in SportAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLaban Guild InternationalBritish KitesportsPanathlon ChallengeActive SurreyBritish Elite Athletes AssociationWheelPowerBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSnowsport EnglandTchoukball UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubEngland HockeyUK Armed Forces Sports BoardDallaglio RugbyWorksFootball Supporters AssociationSported FoundationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBasketball EnglandHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish ReiningUK YouthSpecial Olympics GBUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdLanguage of Dance CentreEnglish Schools' Football AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerRoyal Academy of DanceBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLTA Operations ltdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Parkour UKEngland FencingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationPlay EnglandRacecourse Association (The)British DressageAngling Trades Association (ATA)Association of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Active Humber LtdI Trust SportCamping and Caravanning ClubSportsAidUK Sports InstituteUK Ultimate LtdBritish ShootingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKPentathlon GBNational Trails UKASA Swim England LimitedMotorsport UKBritish Para Table TennisBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Professional Players FederationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Motorcyclists' FederationNational School Sailing AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Ice SkatingNational Association of Teachers of DancingSkateboard GBBritish Esports Federation LtdEMD UKAOC SportActive TogetherBritish Aikido BoardCare to Dance CICProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Grooms AssociationLimbPowerBritish CyclingTrail Riders FellowshipBritish RowingForest School CampsAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Active PartnershipsInclusive SkatingBritish Obstacle SportsFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsLiving SportMedau Teachers AssociationBritish American Football AssociationDalcroze SocietyBritish SkydivingActive EssexTable Tennis EnglandSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
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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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