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

Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Golf Foundation (The)British DressageEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationMargaret Morris MovementSwimming Teachers' AssociationSpecial Olympics GBBaseball Softball UKBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationEndurance GBTchoukball UKBritish ShowjumpingActive EssexLaban Guild InternationalGreenhouse SportsGoalball UKBowls EnglandWheelPowerLeadership Skills FoundationForest School CampsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsActive SurreyProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish Orienteering FederationBritish CyclingInclusive SkatingActive Humber LtdBritish SkydivingCare to Dance CICUK YouthLeague Managers AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationRacecourse Association (The)National Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Karate FederationActivity AllianceDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Dance CouncilPentathlon GBBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish WrestlingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)StreetGames UKBritish Universities & Colleges SportAngling Trades Association (ATA)British RowingBritish ReiningRoyal Aero ClubASA Swim England LimitedBoccia EnglandLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundSported FoundationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipNational School Sailing AssociationLEAPMuslim Sports FoundationCroquet EnglandAOC SportEngland SquashInternational Dance Teachers AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEngland AthleticsPanathlon ChallengeGrounds Management Association LimitedDwarf Sports Association UKSport in MindThe Sabre TrustChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish ShootingMountain TrainingAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish EventingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdPickleball EnglandBritish Judo AssociationCountryside AllianceBritish Balloon and Airship ClubFootball Supporters AssociationEngland TouchChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationGB BoxingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingCamping and Caravanning ClubUnited Teachers of Dance LtdYouth Sport TrustUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Eton Fives AssociationRugby Football UnionBritish CarriagedrivingTable Tennis EnglandBritish Caving AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingUK CoachingAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Equestrian VaultingBasketball EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationFLexercise WLHBCommonwealth Games EnglandMedau Teachers AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)London Federation of Sport and RecreationActive PartnershipsBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish WeightliftingBritish Grooms AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPétanque EnglandPlay EnglandBritish EquestrianBritish Gliding AssociationEngland FencingThe R&ABritish Paralympic AssociationLondon SportGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Development Through ChallengeGreater Manchester MovingBritish KitesportsActive DevonBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdNational Field Archery SocietyHaringey Sports DevelopmentThe Royal Navy Sports BoardHorse ScotlandEngland LacrosseSkateboard GBBritish Association of Teachers of DancingGreat Britain OutriggerGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Aikido BoardNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBadminton EnglandUK Ultimate LtdWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustEnglish Chess FederationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)English Pool AssociationBritish Para Table TennisProfessional Players FederationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEngland NetballBowls Development AllianceEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Horseracing AuthorityAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLimbPowerFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsActive Kent and MedwayBritish Esports Federation LtdEngland KorfballRounders EnglandUK Sports InstituteBritish Triathlon FederationRAF Central FundEMD UKVolleyball EnglandSnowsport EnglandBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish TaekwondoYorkshire Sport FoundationUK Deaf SportTrail Riders FellowshipKickboxing GBPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKI Trust SportRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsRugby Football LeagueLTA Operations ltdBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSafe Sport InternationalSporting EqualsInclusive Sportswear CICEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland HockeyBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationUKA DanceBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEngland GolfLiving SportKeep Fit AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardPaddle UKEngland BoxingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationSportsAidAuto-Cycle Union LimitedNational Council for Metal DetectingRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActive TogetherBritish Obstacle SportsBritish GymnasticsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationLord's TavernersLong Distance Walkers Association LtdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Great Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationParkrun LimitedWelsh RowingArchery GBDalcroze SocietyWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish Foosball AssociationParkour UKBritish American Football AssociationAngling TrustBritish Elite Athletes AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Ice SkatingBritish Blind SportWomen in Sport
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Latest News

27 Jan 2026

Alliance responds to business rates relief announcement

At Budget 2025, the Government confirmed changes to the business rates system from 2026-27, including a new system of relief for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality (RHL) businesses.

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27 Jan 2026

Immense social and economic value of outdoor recreation illustrated in Reconomics 3.0 report

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to have launched the Reconomics 3.0 report in Parliament this week, outlining the immense economic, health and social value of outdoor recreation.

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22 Jan 2026

Chair and Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition appointed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm former Rugby Football League (RFL) CEO, Ralph Rimmer OBE, as the Chair and Jack Baker as Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition.

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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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