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 Universities & Colleges SportInclusive Sportswear CICActive PartnershipsBritish Student Taekwondo FederationCanoe-Camping ClubLaban Guild InternationalActive SurreyEnglish Chess FederationAccess Sport CIOMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Aikido BoardAOC SportPaddle UKHalliwick Association of Swimming TherapyBritish Horse SocietyNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Ice SkatingAssociation for Physical EducationBowls Development AllianceBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Gliding AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationRugby Football UnionBritish Grooms AssociationEngland HockeyGreenhouse SportsBritish FencingWelsh RowingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdUKA DanceBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Equestrian FederationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Kickboxing GB (Formerly WAKO GB)All Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Parkrun LimitedTchoukball UKAssociation of British Riding SchoolsWheelPowerChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish Nordic WalkingBowls EnglandInternational Dance Teachers AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsAssociation of British Climbing WallsRAF Central FundGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)British Orienteering FederationBritish ShowjumpingPlay EnglandUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGreat Britain Savate FederationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Ju-Jitsu AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Angling Trades Association (ATA)Active DevonBritish Para Table TennisEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish DressageNational Council for School SportEngland BoxingEngland SquashFLexercise WLHBEngland AthleticsBritish GymnasticsLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationCoal Industry Social Welfare OrganisationBoccia EnglandASA Swim England LimitedGolf Foundation (The)Goalball UKCamping and Caravanning ClubLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Wheel of YogaRugby Football LeagueBritish CyclingWomen in SportArchery GBGreat Britain OutriggerTrail Riders FellowshipHorse ScotlandOutdoor Industries AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdCountryside AllianceNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish RowingMettleEMD UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEngland KorfballLiving SportI Trust SportYouth Sport TrustHerts Sports PartnershipForest School CampsBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationEnglish Karate FederationProfessional Players FederationInclusive SkatingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKParkour UKEngland FencingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)All Terrain Boarding AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationActivity AllianceImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEngland NetballActive Humber LtdBritish Horseracing AuthorityVolleyball EnglandEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationLondon SportEngland GolfBritish Esports Federation LtdSafe Sport InternationalThe Sabre TrustSnowsport EnglandLTA Operations ltdYorkshire Sport FoundationBadminton EnglandBritish Paralympic AssociationDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish WrestlingBritish EventingIce Hockey UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)LEAPThe UK Breakin' National Governing Body LtdSkateboard GBBritish Obstacle SportsUnited Teachers of Dance LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish TaekwondoCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationGB BoxingGB SnowsportFootball Supporters AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsActive Kent and MedwayActive EssexBritish CarriagedrivingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLeague Managers AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish ReiningFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsSportsAidBritish Foosball AssociationTogether ActiveBritish SkydivingUK Ultimate LtdMedau Teachers Association (Formerly Medau Movement)England LacrosseBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdTable Tennis EnglandKeep Fit AssociationRounders EnglandBritish Triathlon FederationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)UK YouthUK Deaf SportPanathlon ChallengeDalcroze SocietyBasketball EnglandEngland and Wales Cricket BoardSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish American Football AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish KitesportsSporting EqualsAngling TrustNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Pentathlon GBLacrosse FoundationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEndurance GBBaseball Softball UKLondon Youth RowingInstitute for Outdoor LearningWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Model Flying AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardNordic Walking UKRacecourse Association (The)British Judo AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLimbPowerCobra Martial Arts AssociationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Lord's TavernersSpecial Olympics GBUK Sports InstituteChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish WeightliftingRoyal Yachting AssociationMountain TrainingEngland TouchDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish ShootingBritish Disc Golf AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Caving AssociationActive TogetherMargaret Morris MovementEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Blind SportBritish Motorcyclists' FederationGrounds Management Association LimitedStreetGames UKNational Field Archery SocietyHaringey Sports DevelopmentThe R&APride SportsEnglish Pool AssociationCroquet EnglandUK CoachingGreen Lane AssociationSported FoundationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardRoyal Aero ClubBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationSport in MindBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPétanque EnglandFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)
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Latest News

8 Jan 2025

Nominations open for special Community Sport and Recreation Awards: Youth Edition 2025, to mark Alliance’s 90th anniversary

To mark the Alliance’s 90th anniversary, we are launching the Community Sport and Recreation Awards: Youth Edition 2025, which will celebrate the next generation of young leaders from across the sector.

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18 Dec 2024

End of Year Message from the Sport and Recreation Alliance

As 2024 concludes and as we look ahead to 2025, the Alliance has published a message to members and partners.

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6 Dec 2024

Sport and Recreation Alliance recruiting for new Membership Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the UK sport and physical activity sector and play a leading role in supporting and promoting a network of impactful and inspirational members?

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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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