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 RowingBritish Para Table TennisSported FoundationKeep Fit AssociationSportsAidLanguage of Dance CentreSport in MindMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBowls Development AllianceEnglish Pool AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Orienteering FederationDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish Triathlon FederationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdRugby Football LeagueUK Armed Forces Sports BoardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingYorkshire Sport FoundationBadminton EnglandLiving SportAssociation of British Climbing WallsPentathlon GBGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEton Fives AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationWomen in SportUK Sports InstituteAngling Trades Association (ATA)Active EssexLTA Operations ltdEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Active DevonEngland AthleticsProfessional Players FederationBritish Grooms AssociationKickboxing GBBritish SkydivingBritish CyclingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdActive SurreyPlay EnglandEngland KorfballBritish TaekwondoSkateboard GBBritish ReiningBritish WrestlingBritish Nordic WalkingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipAngling TrustWelsh RowingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardYouth Sport TrustSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Ice SkatingBritish Wheel of YogaLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLEAPGreenhouse SportsBritish FencingBritish Universities & Colleges SportSnowsport EnglandBritish American Football AssociationRugby Football UnionChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Care to Dance CICBritish Caving AssociationFLexercise WLHBEMD UKEngland TouchOutdoor Industries AssociationRounders EnglandThe Sabre TrustAssociation of British Riding SchoolsAuto-Cycle Union LimitedForest School CampsRacecourse Association (The)The Royal Navy Sports BoardSporting EqualsVolleyball EnglandCamping and Caravanning ClubInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBowls EnglandBritish WeightliftingCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)London SportCommonwealth Games EnglandParkrun LimitedBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Horseracing AuthorityNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)England SquashProfessional Cricketers' AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionBoccia EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubActivity AllianceHorse ScotlandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipEngland FencingGreat Britain OutriggerEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish DressageBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingInclusive SkatingBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Dance CouncilGrounds Management Association LimitedAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British ShowjumpingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)All Terrain Boarding AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland LacrossePanathlon ChallengeUK Ultimate LtdBritish Association of Teachers of DancingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Judo AssociationLord's TavernersEngland HockeyBritish Blind SportNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsLimbPowerDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England GolfBritish KitesportsUK YouthActive Humber LtdUK CoachingEngland BoxingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdPaddle UKEnglish Karate FederationEngland NetballBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationLaban Guild InternationalIce Hockey UKASA Swim England LimitedActive PartnershipsBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish EquestrianTchoukball UKBritish GymnasticsArchery GBEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Horse SocietyUK Deaf SportNational Field Archery SocietyPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGolf Foundation (The)I Trust SportBritish ShootingBritish Aikido BoardRoyal Aero ClubActive Kent and MedwayBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdInclusive Sportswear CICEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)StreetGames UKEnglish Chess FederationBasketball EnglandBritish Equestrian VaultingAOC SportFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilCountryside AlliancePolice Community Clubs of Great BritainInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsGreater Manchester MovingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Gliding AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksParkour UKBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingMountain TrainingHurlingham Polo AssociationSpecial Olympics GBUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationCroquet EnglandMargaret Morris MovementProfessional Golfers' AssociationGB BoxingDwarf Sports Association UKSwimming Teachers' AssociationWheelPowerBritish EventingUKA DanceGreat Britain Savate FederationThe R&AHaringey Sports DevelopmentGoalball UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Endurance GBLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBaseball Softball UKLeague Managers 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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