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

British Horse SocietyActive DevonNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish CyclingEngland GolfEngland BoxingNational School Sailing AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustRoyal Academy of DanceSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active EssexTrail Riders FellowshipRugby Football LeagueBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUKA DanceImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPentathlon GBCountryside AllianceBritish WrestlingActive Kent and MedwayBritish Equestrian VaultingArchery GBTable Tennis EnglandNational Trails UKBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Model Flying AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland NetballBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)England LacrosseEngland SquashVolleyball EnglandNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Nordic WalkingEngland FencingBritish DressageInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsDevelopment Through ChallengeEnglish Pool AssociationEngland KorfballSporting EqualsBritish Horseracing AuthorityAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)British Dragon Boat Racing AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish Balloon and Airship ClubDwarf Sports Association UKBritish CarriagedrivingBritish Orienteering FederationASA Swim England LimitedActive SurreyBritish Wheel of YogaEngland AthleticsChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Professional Golfers' AssociationBoccia EnglandLord's TavernersBritish American Football AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)England Kabaddi Federation (UK)British WeightliftingTchoukball UKPickleball EnglandBritish EquestrianChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationAngling TrustUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsOutdoor Industries AssociationUK CoachingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Laban Guild InternationalMargaret Morris MovementBritish Wheelchair BasketballMountain TrainingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)I Trust SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationEnglish Karate FederationSafe Sport InternationalKeep Fit AssociationDalcroze SocietyAll Terrain Boarding AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Golf Foundation (The)Play EnglandCroquet EnglandGreat Britain OutriggerCamping and Caravanning ClubEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportGoalball UKProfessional Players FederationEngland TouchEngland HockeyAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish ReiningParkour UKMotorsport UKEnglish Chess FederationBritish RowingHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish ShowjumpingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationSnowsport EnglandWomen in SportCare to Dance CICLeague Managers AssociationBasketball EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreRugby Football UnionBritish Judo AssociationBritish GymnasticsEnglish Bridge UnionMedau Teachers AssociationFLexercise WLHBBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Dance CouncilWelsh RowingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Esports Federation LtdBadminton EnglandYouth Sport TrustBritish Grooms AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish TaekwondoAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)EMD UKWheelPowerBritish KitesportsSkateboard GBBritish Ice SkatingForest School CampsLTA Operations ltdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish EventingEton Fives AssociationUK Ultimate LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Active TogetherBritish Caving AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAssociation of British Climbing WallsStreetGames UKBritish Aikido BoardProfessional Cricketers' AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBowls EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Blind SportRoyal Aero ClubLondon SportFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardPétanque EnglandUK Deaf SportSpecial Olympics GBFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsLimbPowerDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Mountaineering CouncilLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationSported FoundationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedActivity AllianceSwimming Teachers' AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationKickboxing GBBritish ShootingRounders EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAOC SportInclusive SkatingGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingHorse ScotlandEndurance GBNational Field Archery SocietyGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish SkydivingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLEAPEnglish Schools' Football AssociationSport in MindFootball Supporters AssociationGB BoxingCommonwealth Games EnglandSportsAidLiving SportYorkshire Sport FoundationGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)British Elite Athletes AssociationPaddle UKGreenhouse SportsBritish Para Table TennisNational Association of Teachers of DancingPanathlon ChallengeUK YouthAssociation of British Riding SchoolsChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardActive PartnershipsUK Sports InstituteUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationThe R&AActive Humber Ltd
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Latest News

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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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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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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