Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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

Great Britain Savate FederationCare to Dance CICEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationEton Fives AssociationYouth Sport TrustPanathlon ChallengeBritish Motorcyclists' FederationProfessional Golfers' AssociationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish TaekwondoSported FoundationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Equestrian VaultingMedau Teachers AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationBasketball EnglandEngland BoxingBritish Dance CouncilHurlingham Polo AssociationGreenhouse SportsGB BoxingYorkshire Sport FoundationAngling TrustLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundMountain TrainingActive SurreyKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)National Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsStreetGames UKOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland NetballTrail Riders FellowshipBadminton EnglandBritish RowingNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Ice SkatingPaddle UKBritish WeightliftingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish EquestrianUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingActive PartnershipsBritish Caving AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdActive EssexBritish Para Table TennisGreater Manchester MovingCroquet EnglandSporting EqualsGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Judo AssociationLEAPLimbPowerNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Gliding AssociationActive Kent and MedwayEngland LacrosseLord's TavernersBritish KitesportsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Model Flying AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Inclusive SkatingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Horseracing AuthorityKeep Fit AssociationThe R&ACamping and Caravanning ClubEngland and Wales Cricket BoardWelsh RowingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Balloon and Airship ClubRugby Football UnionEnglish Karate FederationPétanque EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Association of Teachers of DancingAngling Trades Association (ATA)Snowsport EnglandPlay EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreAOC SportDwarf Sports Association UKUK Deaf SportAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Laban Guild InternationalVolleyball EnglandBaseball Softball UKRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish American Football AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Women in SportBritish Wheel of YogaBritish SkydivingBritish GymnasticsCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Channel Swimming and Piloting FederationSpecial Olympics GBBritish ReiningIce Hockey UKEnglish Chess FederationSkateboard GBMargaret Morris MovementEngland HockeyAssociation of British Climbing WallsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Triathlon FederationRoyal Yachting AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Watford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish Horse SocietySportsAidActivity AllianceWheelPowerBritish Paralympic AssociationTable Tennis EnglandLiving SportI Trust SportProfessional Players FederationDalcroze SocietyBritish Elite Athletes AssociationEngland AthleticsKickboxing GBFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEngland FencingCountryside AllianceParkrun LimitedBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationLTA Operations ltdCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Blind SportBritish DressageBritish ShootingBowls EnglandImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEndurance GBSwimming Teachers' AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyHaringey Sports DevelopmentEMD UKRounders EnglandBritish FencingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish WrestlingParkour UKAssociation for Physical EducationUK CoachingRugby Football LeagueInternational Dance Teachers AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish ShowjumpingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish EventingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBoccia EnglandBritish Mountaineering CouncilTchoukball UKGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingLondon SportUK YouthArchery GBHorse ScotlandBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsUK Sports InstituteUK Ultimate LtdGoalball UKBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLeadership Skills FoundationDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland SquashEngland GolfPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Aikido BoardDevelopment Through ChallengeEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Active DevonRacecourse Association (The)United Teachers of Dance LtdEngland TouchAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish CyclingRoyal Aero ClubForest School CampsBritish CarriagedrivingAll Terrain Boarding AssociationPentathlon GBEngland KorfballFLexercise WLHBBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEnglish Pool AssociationUKA DanceASA Swim England LimitedChief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association
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Latest News

20 Apr 2026

Alliance responds to DCMS Select Committee’s “Game On” Inquiry report

We welcome the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s “Game On: Community and School Sport” report, which identifies a series of recommendations to government to strengthen grassroots sport and physical activity.

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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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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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