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

Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Activity AllianceBritish WeightliftingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)The R&AKickboxing GBBritish Obstacle SportsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Ice SkatingEngland LacrosseFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsActive Humber LtdBasketball EnglandBritish GymnasticsDwarf Sports Association UKPanathlon ChallengeBritish Equestrian FederationBritish EventingLanguage of Dance CentreSnowsport EnglandMargaret Morris MovementGB BoxingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Blind SportNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland TouchActive DevonNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Wheel of YogaEngland AthleticsActive SurreyUnited Teachers of Dance LtdHorse ScotlandAngling Trades Association (ATA)British WrestlingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGreat Britain OutriggerPlay EnglandWelsh RowingTchoukball UKBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEngland NetballSwimming Teachers' AssociationSported FoundationVolleyball EnglandActive PartnershipsBritish Horseracing AuthorityAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsSporting EqualsCroquet EnglandStreetGames UKGolf Foundation (The)Outdoor Industries AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish DressageBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Aikido BoardBritish Para Table TennisAll Terrain Boarding AssociationMotorsport UKEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEMD UKBritish Nordic WalkingCountryside AllianceBadminton EnglandEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationPentathlon GBImperial Society of Teachers of DancingMountain TrainingEnglish Bridge UnionDevelopment Through ChallengePétanque EnglandActive EssexBritish Equestrian VaultingInclusive SkatingParkour UKBritish Caving AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Grooms AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingUK CoachingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Archery GBTrail Riders FellowshipSpecial Olympics GBGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyForest School CampsYouth Sport TrustKeep Fit AssociationWheelPowerRounders EnglandBritish Judo AssociationFLexercise WLHBNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish ShootingEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdRugby Football LeagueBritish KitesportsFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)British Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish Dance CouncilCare to Dance CICDalcroze SocietyBritish SkydivingNational School Sailing AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Active TogetherUK Armed Forces Sports BoardLTA Operations ltdEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)English Karate FederationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLaban Guild InternationalBritish Triathlon FederationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationHaringey Sports DevelopmentNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationLiving SportEndurance GBActive Kent and MedwayGrounds Management Association LimitedUK Sports InstituteSport in MindLord's TavernersKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)England GolfAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish ShowjumpingLondon SportLimbPowerChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationUKA DanceBritish Mountaineering CouncilGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)Dallaglio RugbyWorksBritish ReiningChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)I Trust SportCamping and Caravanning ClubRoyal Aero ClubLeague Managers AssociationAOC SportEngland HockeyWomen in SportBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Wheelchair BasketballBritish Gliding AssociationLEAPInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish TaekwondoBoccia EnglandProfessional Players FederationEngland SquashNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdSafe Sport InternationalSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British American Football AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedTable Tennis EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustEngland KorfballBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationASA Swim England LimitedBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportSportsAidCommonwealth Games EnglandUK YouthEnglish Chess FederationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationAngling TrustEngland FencingUK Ultimate LtdUK Deaf SportAccess Sport CIOBritish Esports Federation LtdEngland BoxingNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish CyclingGreenhouse SportsPickleball EnglandEton Fives AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationRugby Football UnionBowls EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKFootball Supporters AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish CarriagedrivingBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationProfessional Golfers' AssociationChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationGoalball UKRacecourse Association (The)Baseball Softball UKRoyal Academy of DanceSkateboard GBAssociation for Physical EducationBritish RowingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Orienteering Federation
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Latest News

17 Sep 2025

National Inclusion Week - Reshaping Sport So Girls Belong

As we mark National Inclusion Week, we spotlight our member Women in Sport, a charity that for over 40 years has been dedicated to understanding and breaking down the barriers that hold girls and women back from the opportunities and lifelong benefits of sport and activity.

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16 Sep 2025

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open ahead of 90th anniversary celebration

Nominations for the Alliance’s annual Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award are open ahead of the organisation’s 90th anniversary celebration event, which has been confirmed for St James’s Palace in November.

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15 Sep 2025

Celebrating National Inclusion Week Through Sport and Activity

Sport and activity should be for everyone, everywhere. This National Inclusion Week, we celebrate progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face.

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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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