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

Green Lane AssociationBritish American Football AssociationBoccia EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingKho Kho Federation of EnglandAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSkateboard GBDwarf Sports Association UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEngland HockeyCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Parkour UKYouth Sport TrustForest School CampsSnowsport EnglandBritish WeightliftingLTA Operations ltdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationPlay EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEton Fives AssociationBritish RowingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationNational Field Archery SocietyAngling TrustCare to Dance CICI Trust SportBritish Universities & Colleges SportEngland TouchLimbPowerPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Gliding AssociationEngland LacrosseBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Paddle UKOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardSporting EqualsBritish GymnasticsBritish Judo AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish SkydivingBritish Obstacle SportsUK Deaf SportUK Ultimate LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreASA Swim England LimitedCountryside AllianceBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyFootball Association (The)Inclusive SkatingTchoukball UKBowls EnglandActivity AllianceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationVolleyball EnglandStreetGames UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Association of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Rugby Football LeagueLord's TavernersGolf Foundation (The)British EquestrianBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Model Flying AssociationUK CoachingBasketball EnglandThe Sabre TrustAngling Trades Association (ATA)Sport in MindNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Ice SkatingLiving SportBadminton EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEMD UKActive EssexBritish Wheelchair BasketballAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLEAPWheelPowerBritish Elite Athletes AssociationMountain TrainingSpecial Olympics GBCroquet EnglandAssociation of British Climbing WallsEngland AthleticsGoalball UKBritish Nordic WalkingAOC SportFLexercise WLHBSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Blind SportBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Dance CouncilGreater Manchester MovingMargaret Morris MovementBritish TaekwondoRounders EnglandEnglish Chess FederationEndurance GBBritish Grooms AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Caving AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationEngland KorfballUKA DanceBritish Horse SocietyCommonwealth Games EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdGrounds Management Association LimitedEnglish Schools' Football AssociationPentathlon GBBritish DressageBritish DanceSport AssociationActive PartnershipsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Triathlon FederationThe R&ABritish Mountaineering CouncilUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeLeague Managers AssociationActive SurreyLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEngland SquashTable Tennis EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Aikido BoardArchery GBActive Kent and MedwayBowls Development AllianceGreat Britain Savate FederationGreenhouse SportsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Paralympic AssociationSportsAidBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Association of Teachers of DancingWelsh RowingAccess Sport CIOActive DevonBaseball Softball UKBritish FencingMedau Teachers AssociationGB SnowsportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsActive Humber LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipKeep Fit AssociationEngland NetballEngland GolfSafe Sport InternationalDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish CyclingLondon Youth RowingSported FoundationGreat Britain OutriggerBritish KitesportsUK Armed Forces Sports Board
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Latest News

18 Aug 2026

Alliance responds to announcement on planning reforms

The government has announced that it will be retaining Sport England as a statutory consultee in the planning system.

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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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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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