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

British Universities & Colleges SportUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Model Flying AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Orienteering FederationNational Council for Metal DetectingCommonwealth Games EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsGolf Foundation (The)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Caving AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingInclusive SkatingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsYorkshire Sport FoundationBowls EnglandUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Blind SportKeep Fit AssociationUKA DanceWheelPowerEngland SquashEnglish Pool AssociationLTA Operations ltdLanguage of Dance CentreRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationRugby Football LeagueEton Fives AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLondon Youth RowingLord's TavernersMedau Teachers AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainThe R&AGoalball UKBritish Mountaineering CouncilAll Terrain Boarding AssociationFootball Association (The)Dallaglio RugbyWorksCountryside AllianceBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland GolfBowls Development AllianceLEAPActivity AllianceBritish Motorcyclists' FederationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Judo AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Elite Athletes AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationEndurance GBGreenhouse SportsPanathlon ChallengeEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAngling TrustBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLeague Managers AssociationActive PartnershipsBritish TaekwondoLiving SportBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEnglish Chess FederationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsSkateboard GBActive EssexForest School CampsBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Youth Sport TrustBritish Aikido BoardEMD UKLimbPowerActive Humber LtdWelsh RowingRacecourse Association (The)Mountain TrainingSpecial Olympics GBSported FoundationBasketball EnglandTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationGreen Lane AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdSnowsport EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Nordic WalkingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEngland HockeyNational Association of Teachers of DancingAccess Sport CIOEngland TouchEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Ice SkatingBritish KitesportsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGreater Manchester MovingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsMargaret Morris MovementMuslim Sports FoundationTchoukball UKTable Tennis EnglandDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British CyclingBritish Dance CouncilUK Deaf SportFLexercise WLHBAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)I Trust SportChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationParkour UKHurlingham Polo AssociationAOC SportBritish EquestrianBritish Horseracing AuthorityBaseball Softball UKSport in MindEngland NetballNational School Sailing AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British FencingVolleyball EnglandGreat Britain OutriggerActive SurreyPentathlon GBBritish RowingArchery GBNational Field Archery SocietyDwarf Sports Association UKGB SnowsportGrounds Management Association LimitedUK Ultimate LtdEngland LacrosseUK CoachingAuto-Cycle Union LimitedProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish SkydivingBritish Triathlon FederationBadminton EnglandPlay EnglandCare to Dance CICBritish Horse SocietyBritish WeightliftingSporting EqualsEngland KorfballInternational Dance Teachers AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish GymnasticsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish American Football AssociationActive DevonSportsAidProfessional Cricketers' AssociationActive Kent and MedwayStreetGames UKRounders EnglandASA Swim England LimitedBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Croquet EnglandKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)The Sabre TrustSafe Sport InternationalBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Dressage
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Latest News

30 Jul 2026

Nominations open for revamped Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that nominations for our flagship Community Sport and Recreation Awards are open for 2026, as we celebrate the very best of grassroots sport and recreation from across the country.

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23 Jul 2026

Alliance responds to business rates announcement

The Government has announced that pubs, clubs and live music venues are set to receive a 20% reduction to their business rates bills from April next year.

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14 Jul 2026

Sport and Recreation Alliance supports star-studded IWG Global Summit 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to join over 900 delegates from around the world from 9-11 July, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Global Summit 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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