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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 Esports Federation LtdASA Swim England LimitedLanguage of Dance CentreBoccia EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Paralympic AssociationFLexercise WLHBI Trust SportYouth Sport TrustUKA DanceBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationWomen in SportBritish CyclingEngland FencingBritish SkydivingLondon SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEngland SquashBritish WeightliftingGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Grooms AssociationPentathlon GBImperial Society of Teachers of DancingLaban Guild InternationalEngland BoxingBritish KitesportsSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)England LacrosseNational Field Archery SocietyHorse ScotlandLimbPowerBritish EventingCare to Dance CICLEAPBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationPétanque EnglandSport in MindBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEngland AthleticsBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKVolleyball EnglandActive PartnershipsFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingYorkshire Sport FoundationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Archery GBBritish Nordic WalkingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationDalcroze SocietyBritish WrestlingBritish Blind SportChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationRoyal Yachting AssociationEngland NetballRoyal Aero ClubOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish RowingActivity AllianceLong Distance Walkers Association LtdUK CoachingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSpecial Olympics GBBritish Obstacle SportsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsSafe Sport InternationalPickleball EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipProfessional Golfers' AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Ice SkatingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundMotorsport UKBowls EnglandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionBritish ShowjumpingBritish GymnasticsMargaret Morris MovementKeep Fit AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish American Football AssociationCountryside AllianceKickboxing GBUK Ultimate LtdEnglish Pool AssociationWelsh RowingInclusive SkatingBritish Wheel of YogaInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsActive SurreyPlay EnglandRacecourse Association (The)Active EssexBasketball EnglandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish CarriagedrivingGoalball UKProfessional Players FederationSportsAidThe R&AHaringey Sports DevelopmentTable Tennis EnglandEngland TouchBadminton EnglandEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)The Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland HockeyRugby Football LeagueGreat Britain Savate FederationLiving SportRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Horse SocietySnowsport EnglandCommonwealth Games EnglandEndurance GBActive DevonNational Association of Teachers of DancingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAngling Trades Association (ATA)English Schools' Football AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Judo AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Equestrian VaultingAssociation of British Climbing WallsGreenhouse SportsNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish DressageBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish ShootingBritish Dance CouncilUK Deaf SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainLeague Managers AssociationUK YouthGolf Foundation (The)UK Sports InstituteEnglish Chess FederationBritish Aikido BoardSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)GB BoxingActive Humber LtdGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)Dallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Gliding AssociationBritish EquestrianFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationActive TogetherRounders EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityAOC SportLTA Operations ltdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Para Table TennisPanathlon ChallengeEngland KorfballLord's TavernersAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Eton Fives AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubDevelopment Through ChallengeUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEnglish Karate FederationGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Universities & Colleges SportUnited Teachers of Dance LtdStreetGames UKGreat Britain OutriggerWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationActive Kent and MedwaySkateboard GBPaddle UKBritish Model Flying AssociationTchoukball UKBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)England Kabaddi Federation (UK)Royal Academy of DanceBritish TaekwondoSporting EqualsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsRugby Football UnionBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSwimming Teachers' AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationSported FoundationBritish Wheelchair BasketballForest School CampsAngling TrustBaseball Softball UKMountain TrainingEMD UKBritish ReiningEngland GolfGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)WheelPowerAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingTrail Riders FellowshipAssociation for Physical EducationParkour UKCroquet EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading Association
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Latest News

18 Nov 2025

Alliance responds to statutory consultee consultation and launches petition as part of next phase of Protect Where We Play campaign

Government has today formally launched a consultation on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system. The consultation runs for eight weeks, closing on 13 January 2026.

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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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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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