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

Association for Physical EducationBritish Wheel of YogaTchoukball UKPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBasketball EnglandBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Active Humber LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyPaddle UKKeep Fit AssociationArchery GBEnglish Pool AssociationBritish WrestlingBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationUK Sports InstituteBritish Obstacle SportsChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Pentathlon GBBritish Horse SocietyBritish Blind SportNational Field Archery SocietySported FoundationCountryside AllianceUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPickleball EnglandActive PartnershipsLaban Guild InternationalCommonwealth Games EnglandHorse ScotlandEnglish Schools' Football AssociationTable Tennis EnglandBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Para Table TennisTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish DressageChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationLimbPowerWheelPowerStreetGames UKBritish CyclingEngland SquashBritish Caving AssociationActivity AllianceDevelopment Through ChallengeEngland LacrosseBritish ReiningBritish GymnasticsWomen in SportBritish Mountaineering CouncilLeague Managers AssociationBritish Aikido BoardCamping and Caravanning ClubFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Esports Federation LtdEngland TouchEnglish Karate FederationLiving SportDallaglio RugbyWorksOutdoor Industries AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Equestrian VaultingGreat Britain Savate FederationNational Trails UKYouth Sport TrustNational School Sailing AssociationBritish WeightliftingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationMotorsport UKUKA DanceGrounds Management Association LimitedPétanque EnglandCroquet EnglandEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdDalcroze SocietyBadminton EnglandGreenhouse SportsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingRoyal Academy of DanceSkateboard GBBritish Grooms AssociationBritish TaekwondoSnowsport EnglandAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British KitesportsBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationForest School CampsSportsAidNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Racecourse Association (The)Boccia EnglandPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainUK CoachingThe R&AVolleyball EnglandBritish EventingGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)Association of British Climbing WallsSafe Sport InternationalNational Council for Metal DetectingAOC SportInternational Dance Teachers AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Active EssexBowls EnglandRoyal Aero ClubLTA Operations ltdBritish Paralympic AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)UK Ultimate LtdGolf Foundation (The)Margaret Morris MovementLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationMountain TrainingProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland BoxingGoalball UKBritish Ice SkatingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdLord's TavernersBritish Gliding AssociationCare to Dance CICChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Play EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEMD UKBritish RowingSwimming Teachers' AssociationGB BoxingWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustI Trust SportActive Kent and MedwayAccess Sport CIOBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsEton Fives AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Nordic WalkingEngland HockeyLondon SportBritish Dance CouncilFootball Supporters AssociationActive SurreyAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsLEAPDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Kickboxing GBActive DevonEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityEndurance GBInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsWelsh RowingBritish American Football AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedSport in MindBritish EquestrianRounders EnglandUK Deaf SportEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Association of Snowsport InstructorsLanguage of Dance CentreBritish SkydivingHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Universities & Colleges SportMedau Teachers AssociationProfessional Players FederationEnglish Bridge UnionSpecial Olympics GBNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Angling TrustBritish Judo AssociationRugby Football UnionFLexercise WLHBFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingEngland KorfballSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British CarriagedrivingActive TogetherUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEngland GolfYorkshire Sport FoundationUK YouthWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBaseball Softball UKEngland FencingDwarf Sports Association UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipInclusive SkatingASA Swim England LimitedEnglish Chess FederationBritish ShootingRugby Football LeagueEngland AthleticsEngland NetballNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish ShowjumpingNational Association of Teachers of DancingPanathlon ChallengeProfessional Cricketers' AssociationParkour UKBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationSporting Equals
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Latest News

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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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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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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