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

Pentathlon GBAOC SportNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)UK CoachingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSafe Sport InternationalUK Sports InstitutePatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKSkateboard GBASA Swim England LimitedGB BoxingBritish Blind SportTrail Riders FellowshipParkour UKEngland GolfActive PartnershipsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish CyclingBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsYorkshire Sport FoundationEngland AthleticsUKA DanceInclusive SkatingYouth Sport TrustBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationSport in MindBritish Equestrian FederationEngland FencingEngland NetballBritish SkydivingBritish Wheelchair BasketballActivity AllianceRoyal Aero ClubUK Armed Forces Sports BoardMedau Teachers AssociationLEAPGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Aikido BoardBritish TaekwondoSporting EqualsMountain TrainingBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish ReiningLanguage of Dance CentreCountryside AllianceBasketball EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationGoalball UKAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsOutdoor Industries AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Ice SkatingEngland LacrosseWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLTA Operations ltdBritish DressageBritish Horseracing AuthorityActive Humber LtdEngland TouchLiving SportGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationUK Ultimate LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish GymnasticsBritish Triathlon FederationDalcroze SocietyLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationActive EssexRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Caving AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentProfessional Players FederationBritish Obstacle SportsRacecourse Association (The)Greenhouse SportsTchoukball UKKickboxing GBActive DevonBritish Model Flying AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsDevelopment Through ChallengeWheelPowerWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish KitesportsBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationStreetGames UKNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish WeightliftingSpecial Olympics GBEnglish Karate FederationFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdActive Kent and MedwayActive TogetherActive SurreyPickleball EnglandBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish CarriagedrivingEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Dance CouncilKeep Fit AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationEndurance GBEMD UKEngland SquashBritish Para Table TennisBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish ShootingBritish Judo AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)British Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Orienteering FederationLondon SportCare to Dance CICSportsAidMotorsport UKNational Field Archery SocietyFLexercise WLHBBritish Grooms AssociationEnglish Chess FederationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish ShowjumpingBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Grounds Management Association LimitedEnglish Bridge UnionBritish WrestlingSported FoundationArchery GBInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsNational Association of Teachers of DancingWelsh RowingBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish EventingBadminton EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Wheel of YogaBritish RowingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Rugby Football LeagueSnowsport EnglandCroquet EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsBowls EnglandDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England KorfballUK YouthTable Tennis EnglandPanathlon ChallengeThe R&ASwimming Teachers' AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerBaseball Softball UKGolf Foundation (The)Margaret Morris MovementBritish Mountaineering CouncilAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)League Managers AssociationBoccia EnglandRoyal Academy of DanceBritish American Football AssociationForest School CampsAngling TrustRugby Football UnionAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Esports Federation LtdFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Equestrian VaultingVolleyball EnglandSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Universities & Colleges SportHorse ScotlandBritish Horse SocietyUK Deaf SportAccess Sport CIOPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Rounders EnglandLord's TavernersDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland BoxingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationPlay EnglandImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdCamping and Caravanning ClubDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Gliding AssociationLaban Guild InternationalEngland HockeyEton Fives AssociationWomen in SportPétanque EnglandLimbPowerEnglish Pool AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationI Trust SportBritish Association of Teachers of DancingNational School Sailing Association
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Latest News

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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15 Sep 2025

Celebrating National Inclusion Week Through Sport and Activity

Sport and activity should be for everyone, everywhere. This National Inclusion Week, we celebrate progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face.

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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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