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

Active Humber LtdBritish Dance CouncilProfessional Players FederationEngland TouchBowls Development AllianceEngland SquashFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingCroquet EnglandRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubRugby Football LeagueBritish DanceSport AssociationSport in MindMuslim Sports FoundationRoyal Aero ClubPlay EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationUK CoachingPétanque EnglandBaseball Softball UKBritish TaekwondoMotorsport UKBritish DressageEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Obstacle SportsActive DevonBritish Equestrian VaultingActive Kent and MedwayLTA Operations ltdPentathlon GBEMD UKLimbPowerAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEndurance GBForest School CampsEngland LacrosseNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdKeep Fit AssociationAngling TrustSporting EqualsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsUKA DanceDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsGreat Britain Savate FederationThe Sabre TrustBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsInternational Dance Teachers AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingRAF Central FundBritish Motorcyclists' FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdStreetGames UKPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsDalcroze SocietyWheelPowerEngland GolfProfessional Golfers' AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardPickleball EnglandSpecial Olympics GBDwarf Sports Association UKLeague Managers AssociationRugby Football UnionThe R&ABritish RowingMedau Teachers AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationEngland BoxingBritish EventingBritish Blind SportWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustEngland NetballUK Armed Forces Sports BoardVolleyball EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationRoyal Academy of DanceGoalball UKAOC SportNational Field Archery SocietyAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Aikido BoardSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Channel Swimming and Piloting FederationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEnglish Chess FederationMargaret Morris MovementLord's TavernersSnowsport EnglandFLexercise WLHBEnglish Schools' Football AssociationHorse ScotlandEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationEton Fives AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Paralympic AssociationGB SnowsportBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationLondon Youth RowingAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBadminton EnglandPride SportsBritish CyclingGolf Foundation (The)UK Deaf SportBritish Wheel of YogaKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UK Ultimate LtdGreenhouse SportsBritish Triathlon FederationInclusive SkatingTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish SkydivingBritish KitesportsBritish ReiningBritish Caving AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdTchoukball UKAccess Sport CIORoyal Yachting AssociationI Trust SportActive SurreyUK YouthNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish WeightliftingBritish Foosball AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsSported FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationWelsh RowingBritish GymnasticsBritish CarriagedrivingBritish ShootingBritish Model Flying AssociationBowls EnglandBritish ShowjumpingLiving SportBritish American Football AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBoccia EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Care to Dance CICGB BoxingBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Para Table TennisBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationParkour UKBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Equestrian FederationBritish Judo AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish WrestlingAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Active EssexTable Tennis EnglandMountain TrainingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Esports Federation LtdGreen Lane AssociationSportsAidAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationSafe Sport InternationalASA Swim England Limited
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Latest News

4 Jul 2025

Policy and Advocacy Update: NHS 10 Year Plan and more

Below we provide an update on a number of our current policy-related workstreams, from the announcement of the NHS 10 Year Plan, to a number of additional issues - including planning reforms, the EHRC consultation on gender, Select and APPG inquiries into Healthy Ageing, and Access to Nature.

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20 Jun 2025

Alliance responds as more details announced from Government following its Spending Review

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes Government’s commitment to investing in community sport, recreation and physical activity, and its recognition of the social and economic value it provides.

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12 Jun 2025

Sport, recreation and physical activity sector calls for clear vision from Government as Spending Review signals commitment to national health and growth

The National Sector Partners Group has issued a joint statement following the announcement of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review today.

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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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