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

Association of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Aikido BoardWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustSwimming Teachers' AssociationWomen in SportPaddle UKBoccia EnglandEndurance GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationActive SurreyRoyal Yachting AssociationRugby Football LeagueEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationMargaret Morris MovementProfessional Cricketers' AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyLaban Guild InternationalEngland AthleticsBasketball EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreDallaglio RugbyWorksHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipParkrun LimitedBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationWheelPowerBritish WrestlingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationRugby Football UnionGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Blind SportBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British EventingTrail Riders FellowshipKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Horse ScotlandUK Sports InstituteYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Dance CouncilBritish American Football AssociationAOC SportBritish Ice SkatingUK CoachingLiving SportEnglish Chess FederationBritish Nordic WalkingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsLTA Operations ltdLEAPCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationWelsh RowingHurlingham Polo AssociationKeep Fit AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Dwarf Sports Association UKCare to Dance CICGolf Foundation (The)British GymnasticsPentathlon GBBritish SkydivingSporting EqualsBritish Wheel of YogaEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)LimbPowerParkour UKEngland GolfInclusive Sportswear CICPétanque EnglandBritish EquestrianBritish KitesportsBritish DressageBritish ShootingBritish Horse SocietyLondon SportBadminton EnglandDevelopment Through ChallengeNordic Walking UKChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Football Supporters AssociationEngland FencingAngling Trades Association (ATA)Goalball UKRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsSkateboard GBImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGB BoxingBritish RowingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Judo AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardHaringey Sports DevelopmentEngland SquashBritish WeightliftingBritish ShowjumpingEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Schools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)UK Deaf SportNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Caving AssociationLord's TavernersBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationEngland HockeyI Trust SportEMD UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Universities & Colleges SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdSpecial Olympics GBPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKThe R&AUKA DanceBritish ReiningCroquet EnglandRacecourse Association (The)England BoxingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Mountaineering CouncilLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Para Table TennisEnglish Schools' Football AssociationTable Tennis EnglandGreater Manchester MovingBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdYouth Sport TrustVolleyball EnglandBowls EnglandActive PartnershipsOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardCamping and Caravanning ClubInclusive SkatingBritish TaekwondoUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Paralympic AssociationUK YouthAngling TrustEnglish Bridge UnionSportsAidGrounds Management Association LimitedStreetGames UKGreenhouse SportsActive DevonGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBritish CarriagedrivingNational Council for Metal DetectingRoyal Aero ClubFLexercise WLHBDalcroze SocietyBritish Orienteering FederationSnowsport EnglandArchery GBActive Kent and MedwayKickboxing GBBritish CyclingLeague Managers AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainEngland LacrosseWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerNational School Sailing AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingUK Ultimate LtdEngland NetballActive TogetherThe Royal Navy Sports BoardAssociation of British Climbing WallsBaseball Softball UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdASA Swim England LimitedEngland KorfballTchoukball UKBritish FencingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Karate FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Triathlon FederationMountain TrainingChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationRounders EnglandCountryside AllianceAssociation for Physical EducationSported FoundationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland TouchAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActivity AllianceLeadership Skills FoundationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsForest School CampsProfessional Players FederationEton Fives AssociationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingActive EssexEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdIce Hockey UKLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Horseracing AuthorityPlay EnglandBritish Water Ski & Wakeboard
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Latest News

10 Apr 2026

Key appointments to the Alliance’s NGB Coalition Management Committee confirmed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm appointments to the National Governing Body (NGB) Coalition Management Committee, alongside existing NGB Coalition Division Chair, Ralph Rimmer OBE, and Deputy Chair, Jack Baker.

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27 Mar 2026

Alliance welcomes Justine Baynes to the Board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to welcome Justine Baynes to the Board to fill a casual vacancy.

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20 Mar 2026

Alliance invited to Downing Street to celebrate grassroots sport alongside Prime Minister

On Monday 16 March, the Alliance joined the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, as well as members and sector partners, at 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating grassroots sport.

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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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