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 Dance CouncilAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Blind SportBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreenhouse SportsLiving SportThe Royal Navy Sports BoardInclusive SkatingGolf Foundation (The)British Universities & Colleges SportEngland BoxingEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBoccia EnglandBritish KitesportsBaseball Softball UKChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish WeightliftingEngland LacrosseBritish DanceSport AssociationSportsAidEMD UKWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBowls EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Triathlon FederationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingProfessional Golfers' AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationParkour UKActivity AllianceBritish Model Flying AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Horseracing AuthorityAssociation for Physical EducationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsUK CoachingAssociation of British Climbing WallsSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish RowingUK Ultimate LtdGreen Lane AssociationPentathlon GBBritish Orienteering FederationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)League Managers AssociationGB SnowsportEndurance GBLondon Youth RowingFootball Association (The)Royal Yachting AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Skateboard GBBritish Obstacle SportsCroquet EnglandRAF Central FundLimbPowerNational Council for Metal DetectingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGreat Britain OutriggerActive DevonCare to Dance CICCamping and Caravanning ClubMountain TrainingBritish Aikido BoardASA Swim England LimitedUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish EquestrianBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)UKA DanceDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England GolfSported FoundationHurlingham Polo AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdYorkshire Sport FoundationThe Sabre TrustTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish DressageTchoukball UKEnglish Schools' Football AssociationArchery GBBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish CyclingBritish Nordic WalkingGrounds Management Association LimitedCountryside AllianceI Trust SportUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandNational Field Archery SocietyLTA Operations ltdSporting EqualsOutdoor Industries AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Dallaglio RugbyWorksEngland KorfballBritish Mountaineering CouncilUK Deaf SportBritish Judo AssociationSnowsport EnglandActive SurreyCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLEAPRacecourse Association (The)British Horse SocietyGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish American Football AssociationBritish FencingRounders EnglandMuslim Sports FoundationBowls Development AllianceBritish TaekwondoEngland SquashGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish SkydivingNational Association of Teachers of DancingRugby Football UnionProfessional Cricketers' AssociationThe R&ABritish Student Taekwondo FederationSport in MindRugby Football LeagueAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationPanathlon ChallengeBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingYouth Sport TrustKeep Fit AssociationForest School CampsBritish Ice SkatingActive PartnershipsAccess Sport CIOAngling TrustEngland TouchBadminton EnglandLanguage of Dance CentrePlay EnglandWelsh RowingPaddle UKActive Humber LtdUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActive Kent and MedwayTable Tennis EnglandSafe Sport InternationalBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdVolleyball EnglandSpecial Olympics GBBritish Water Ski & WakeboardWheelPowerGoalball UKEngland NetballMargaret Morris MovementEnglish Chess FederationAOC SportEton Fives AssociationActive EssexLord's TavernersBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Gliding AssociationWomen in SportBritish Wheelchair BasketballFLexercise WLHBStreetGames UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)England AthleticsInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEngland HockeyBritish GymnasticsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGreater Manchester MovingBritish Caving AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Dragon Boat Racing Association
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Latest News

15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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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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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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