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

Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)London Fire Brigade Welfare FundPickleball EnglandBritish Dance CouncilBritish Foosball AssociationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationTable Tennis EnglandSpecial Olympics GBGreater Manchester Moving (formerly Greater Sport)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Triathlon FederationSportsAidBritish Wheelchair BasketballUK Armed Forces Sports BoardMountain TrainingLondon SportPétanque EnglandEngland BoxingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKRugby Football LeagueEton Fives AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Universities & Colleges SportKeep Fit AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Horse SocietyWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustASA Swim England LimitedGreenhouse SportsRacecourse Association (The)Trail Riders FellowshipBritish Para Table TennisBritish Caving AssociationCountryside AllianceBritish Elite Athletes AssociationRAF Central FundSport in MindBritish EventingMargaret Morris MovementInternational Dance Teachers AssociationSafe Sport InternationalFLexercise WLHBBritish ReiningNational School Sailing AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdWelsh RowingDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Obstacle SportsUK Ultimate LtdEnglish Pool AssociationBowls EnglandProfessional Players FederationDalcroze SocietySnowsport EnglandLTA Operations ltdBritish DressageCommonwealth Games EnglandLaban Guild InternationalLong Distance Walkers Association LtdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedActive EssexWomen in SportBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Grooms AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Judo AssociationActive TogetherBritish TaekwondoRoyal Aero ClubActive SurreyHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Mountaineering CouncilAOC SportBritish Water Ski & WakeboardGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Orienteering FederationProfessional Golfers' AssociationEngland LacrosseEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)England NetballEngland HockeyBritish WrestlingActive Humber LtdInclusive SkatingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationActivity AllianceUK YouthNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSkateboard GBHaringey Sports DevelopmentPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationUK Deaf SportSporting EqualsOutdoor Industries AssociationCroquet EnglandEnglish Bridge UnionMotorsport UKChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Blind SportLord's TavernersBritish WeightliftingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationHorse ScotlandBadminton EnglandI Trust SportEndurance GBGreat Britain OutriggerBritish CarriagedrivingKickboxing GBFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingTchoukball UKBritish American Football AssociationUK Sports InstitutePentathlon GBProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish ShootingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Development Through ChallengeEnglish Chess FederationLEAPRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Model Flying AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Guild of Professional Teachers of DancingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Ice SkatingGolf Foundation (The)The Sabre TrustEnglish Karate FederationThe R&AFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish GymnasticsBritish Paralympic AssociationParkour UKGB BoxingEngland FencingBritish SkydivingLanguage of Dance CentreDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Esports Federation LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationSported FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Aikido BoardAngling TrustWheelPowerBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationYorkshire Sport FoundationChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBaseball Softball UKYouth Sport TrustBritish Equestrian VaultingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationEngland KorfballGreat Britain Savate FederationRoyal Academy of DanceAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBasketball EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Nordic WalkingBritish ShowjumpingBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsBritish DanceSport AssociationActive DevonNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Horseracing AuthorityEngland TouchEngland SquashPaddle UKAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Grounds Management Association LimitedMedau Teachers AssociationVolleyball EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationBowls Development AllianceEngland GolfGoalball UKBoccia EnglandEMD UKBritish Balloon and Airship ClubUKA DanceBritish KitesportsForest School CampsSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish EquestrianNational Council for Metal DetectingArchery GBCare to Dance CICPlay EnglandEngland AthleticsActive Kent and MedwayDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Association of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)Institute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRugby Football UnionBritish CyclingStreetGames UKRounders EnglandEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)British RowingUK CoachingActive PartnershipsPanathlon ChallengeSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Association of British Climbing WallsLimbPowerLiving Sport
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Latest News

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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20 Nov 2025

Why a pro-sport Budget is essential for Government to deliver on its missions

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget statement on 26 November, we take a look a look at the key areas to be aware of and the work the Alliance has been doing lobbying on behalf of members.

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18 Nov 2025

Alliance responds to statutory consultee consultation and launches petition as part of next phase of Protect Where We Play campaign

Government has today formally launched a consultation on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system. The consultation runs for eight weeks, closing on 13 January 2026.

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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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