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

Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingAngling TrustEnglish Karate FederationUK YouthEngland LacrosseBritish Obstacle SportsCamping and Caravanning ClubPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPétanque EnglandGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Dance CouncilRoyal Academy of DanceEnglish Bridge UnionLondon SportNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish TaekwondoBritish EventingLEAPGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)Boccia EnglandEnglish Pool AssociationSkateboard GBEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationAccess Sport CIOActive SurreyUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationI Trust SportForest School CampsASA Swim England LimitedAngling Trades Association (ATA)Association for Physical EducationBritish KitesportsProfessional Golfers' AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedHorse ScotlandBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsEMD UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish WrestlingWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)All Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Development Through ChallengeYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Ice SkatingBritish WeightliftingNational Field Archery SocietyEngland KorfballOutdoor Industries AssociationMotorsport UKActive Kent and MedwaySwimming Teachers' AssociationInclusive SkatingNational Trails UKBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Para Table TennisBritish CarriagedrivingRounders EnglandGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish GymnasticsRugby Football UnionCare to Dance CICEndurance GBRoyal Aero ClubGreat Britain OutriggerCountryside AllianceGreenhouse SportsMountain TrainingBritish Wheelchair BasketballGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEngland SquashBritish Paralympic AssociationUK Sports InstituteUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish DressageChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Golf Foundation (The)Language of Dance CentreBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish ReiningStreetGames UKVolleyball EnglandUK Deaf SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationUK Ultimate LtdNational Association of Teachers of DancingProfessional Players FederationBritish Equestrian VaultingLaban Guild InternationalBritish SkydivingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipYouth Sport TrustActive TogetherSported FoundationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationRugby Football LeagueFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Esports Federation LtdBadminton EnglandChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationParkour UKBritish CyclingBritish Model Flying AssociationBasketball EnglandInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsMargaret Morris MovementNational School Sailing AssociationSportsAidActive Humber LtdBritish Caving AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdArchery GBBritish Aikido BoardUK CoachingThe R&ADuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Horse SocietyActive PartnershipsSnowsport EnglandEngland NetballBritish ShootingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationActivity AllianceKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Keep Fit AssociationLTA Operations ltdAOC SportPaddle UKLiving SportNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Grooms AssociationPanathlon ChallengeInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsCommonwealth Games EnglandWomen in SportRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentLord's TavernersBritish Judo AssociationSpecial Olympics GBBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish RowingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationRacecourse Association (The)England FencingSporting EqualsSafe Sport InternationalLong Distance Walkers Association LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationKickboxing GBWelsh RowingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingMedau Teachers AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationActive EssexEton Fives AssociationBritish Wheel of YogaNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdAssociation of British Climbing WallsSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)England GolfBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish American Football AssociationEngland TouchBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationPlay EnglandPickleball EnglandDalcroze SocietyGB BoxingWheelPowerUKA DancePentathlon GBBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActive DevonFLexercise WLHBBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish EquestrianTchoukball UKNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Horseracing AuthorityCroquet EnglandEngland BoxingEngland HockeySport in MindTable Tennis EnglandGoalball UKUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish ShowjumpingEnglish Chess FederationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Blind SportBowls EnglandEngland AthleticsBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Nordic WalkingLeague Managers AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)LimbPower
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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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