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

Pickleball EnglandRugby Football LeagueWheelPowerSpecial Olympics GBSnowsport EnglandSwimming Teachers' AssociationMountain TrainingSporting EqualsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Horse ScotlandAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish SkydivingBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Karate FederationTrail Riders FellowshipInclusive SkatingBritish Mountaineering CouncilVolleyball EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Orienteering FederationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsBritish ShowjumpingUK Sports InstituteLeadership Skills FoundationEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Esports Federation LtdArchery GBEnglish Chess FederationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyTchoukball UKOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationDwarf Sports Association UKFLexercise WLHBThe Sabre TrustFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsRugby Football UnionBritish Association of Teachers of DancingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Kickboxing GBNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGrounds Management Association LimitedFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish CarriagedrivingLiving SportBritish Aikido BoardInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEngland GolfPaddle UKUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish American Football AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsTable Tennis EnglandForest School CampsHaringey Sports DevelopmentEngland HockeyWomen in SportEnglish Bridge UnionEngland BoxingBoccia EnglandEngland KorfballBritish DanceSport AssociationEton Fives AssociationGolf Foundation (The)EMD UKBritish ShootingDallaglio RugbyWorksASA Swim England LimitedNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Gliding AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsRacecourse Association (The)All Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish WeightliftingSported FoundationProfessional Players FederationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Caving AssociationCroquet EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreUK Armed Forces Sports BoardWelsh RowingLondon SportCamping and Caravanning ClubSportsAidEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationUK CoachingChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBadminton EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationI Trust SportNational Association of Teachers of DancingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British RowingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish WrestlingRAF Central FundBritish ReiningBowls Development AllianceUK YouthEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationParkrun LimitedEngland NetballNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationActive Humber LtdBritish CyclingActive EssexPlay EnglandBritish DressageBritish Elite Athletes AssociationActive Kent and MedwayHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLeague Managers AssociationParkour UKImperial Society of Teachers of DancingKeep Fit AssociationRounders EnglandInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsPétanque EnglandStreetGames UKUK Ultimate LtdAssociation of British Riding SchoolsNational Council for Metal DetectingEngland FencingBowls EnglandActive TogetherBritish Model Flying AssociationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Development Through ChallengeRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsActive SurreyBritish Blind SportBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)English Amateur Dancesport AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubActive PartnershipsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Dance CouncilUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLEAPEngland SquashPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Ice SkatingUKA DanceAOC SportSkateboard GBBritish Para Table TennisBritish Foosball AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish KitesportsLTA Operations ltdGreenhouse SportsEngland and Wales Cricket BoardSafe Sport InternationalAngling Trades Association (ATA)UK Deaf SportBritish Grooms AssociationActivity AllianceInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Judo AssociationSport in MindPanathlon ChallengeAngling TrustLong Distance Walkers Association LtdGoalball UKGB BoxingBritish Nordic WalkingFootball Supporters AssociationDalcroze SocietyLord's TavernersBritish GymnasticsSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British TaekwondoEngland TouchMargaret Morris MovementGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEngland AthleticsBaseball Softball UKBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Medau Teachers AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Active DevonGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)Endurance GBCountryside AllianceBritish EventingBritish Wheel of YogaNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdPentathlon GBThe Royal Navy Sports BoardRoyal Aero ClubGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEngland LacrosseBritish EquestrianMuslim Sports FoundationYouth Sport TrustBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdCare to Dance CICThe R&AChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundCommonwealth Games EnglandLaban Guild InternationalLimbPowerBritish Horse Society
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Latest News

22 Jan 2026

Chair and Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition appointed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm former Rugby Football League (RFL) CEO, Ralph Rimmer OBE, as the Chair and Jack Baker as Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition.

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20 Jan 2026

Andy Sutch – London Federation of Sport and Recreation

It is with immense sadness that the Sport and Recreation Alliance learned of Andy Sutch’s passing last week, and we send our deepest condolences to Andy’s family and friends.

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26 Nov 2025

Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to Autumn Budget 2025

This afternoon, the Chancellor delivered her Budget speech to Parliament, outlining decisions on tax and spending.

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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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