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

Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Royal Aero ClubMuslim Sports FoundationUK Ultimate LtdMedau Teachers AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Paralympic AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationLimbPowerLaban Guild InternationalGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Goalball UKChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK YouthYouth Sport TrustNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Caving AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish TaekwondoBritish FencingCountryside AllianceFootball Supporters AssociationForest School CampsActive DevonSported FoundationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationActive PartnershipsUK Deaf SportRacecourse Association (The)Margaret Morris MovementLord's TavernersLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPanathlon ChallengeBritish Motorcyclists' FederationActivity AllianceBritish Universities & Colleges SportActive EssexAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)AOC SportSportsAidEton Fives AssociationFLexercise WLHBLondon SportBritish EventingEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Blind SportMountain TrainingBritish ReiningCare to Dance CICBritish WeightliftingBritish ShowjumpingLanguage of Dance CentreDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England HockeyAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsPlay EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdDallaglio RugbyWorksSpecial Olympics GBDwarf Sports Association UKRoyal Yachting AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Para Table TennisCroquet EnglandStreetGames UKBritish KitesportsHorse ScotlandEngland FencingEnglish Karate FederationLTA Operations ltdRugby Football UnionUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Horseracing AuthorityHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingEndurance GBBritish Equestrian VaultingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Judo AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEngland TouchAngling Trades Association (ATA)Baseball Softball UKIce Hockey UKEngland BoxingGreenhouse SportsEMD UKCamping and Caravanning ClubEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdPentathlon GBEngland SquashParkrun LimitedEngland GolfTrail Riders FellowshipLiving SportEnglish Chess FederationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationAngling TrustArchery GBAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Obstacle SportsSport in MindBadminton EnglandBritish Wheel of YogaWelsh RowingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British American Football AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish CyclingBritish EquestrianLEAPProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland LacrosseThe Royal Navy Sports BoardPaddle UKUKA DanceEngland KorfballBritish Dance CouncilBoccia EnglandKeep Fit AssociationBritish SkydivingEngland AthleticsProfessional Players FederationASA Swim England LimitedEngland NetballGreat Britain Savate FederationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Triathlon FederationProfessional Golfers' AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationRugby Football LeagueWomen in SportNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Bowls EnglandGreater Manchester MovingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdGB BoxingBritish Aikido BoardSwimming Teachers' AssociationI Trust SportUK Sports InstituteEnglish Pool AssociationActive Humber LtdBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationSporting EqualsBritish RowingGreat Britain OutriggerDevelopment Through ChallengeNational Council for Metal DetectingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingInclusive Sportswear CICActive SurreyParkour UKSkateboard GBBritish DressageBritish WrestlingGrounds Management Association LimitedTable Tennis EnglandGolf Foundation (The)Kickboxing GBThe R&ACommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Ice SkatingBritish GymnasticsChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)WheelPowerInclusive SkatingRounders EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Gliding AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Balloon and Airship ClubUK CoachingBritish ShootingLeague Managers AssociationTchoukball UKNational School Sailing AssociationVolleyball EnglandBasketball EnglandSnowsport EnglandBowls Development AllianceNational Field Archery SocietyActive Kent and MedwayBritish Water Ski & WakeboardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Mountaineering CouncilPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKThe Sabre TrustBritish Horse Society
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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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