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

Active SurreyBritish Horseracing AuthorityGreen Lane AssociationUKA DanceLondon Youth RowingBritish WeightliftingActivity AllianceUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish CyclingYouth Sport TrustActive PartnershipsBritish RowingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Orienteering FederationSportsAidPanathlon ChallengeEnglish Pool AssociationBritish EquestrianMargaret Morris MovementBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish KitesportsCare to Dance CICBritish FencingHurlingham Polo AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)United Teachers of Dance LtdKeep Fit AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Ice SkatingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBowls Development AllianceBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationGolf Foundation (The)British Motorcyclists' FederationLEAPNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBowls EnglandVolleyball EnglandAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSnowsport EnglandFootball Association (The)Grounds Management Association LimitedNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsMountain TrainingAngling TrustActive Humber LtdCommonwealth Games EnglandEngland LacrosseAssociation of British Climbing WallsActive DevonBritish TaekwondoParkour UKOutdoor Industries AssociationEMD UKYorkshire Sport FoundationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)England SquashEndurance GBI Trust SportWheelPowerEnglish Schools' Football AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Gliding AssociationEngland KorfballBritish Nordic WalkingEnglish Chess FederationLeague Managers AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Goalball UKASA Swim England LimitedBritish DressageBritish Dance CouncilCroquet EnglandBritish SkydivingBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)England HockeyRounders EnglandBritish American Football AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKRugby Football LeagueLord's TavernersBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBadminton EnglandGB SnowsportNational Association of Teachers of DancingNational Field Archery SocietyGreenhouse SportsStreetGames UKBoccia EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKSkateboard GBPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationActive EssexGreat Britain OutriggerAccess Sport CIOFLexercise WLHBTrail Riders FellowshipSwimming Teachers' AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Elite Athletes AssociationCountryside AllianceNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGreater Manchester MovingSporting EqualsNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubPentathlon GBBritish Aikido BoardLTA Operations ltdForest School CampsInclusive SkatingSport in MindSpecial Olympics GBActive Kent and MedwayBritish Judo AssociationSafe Sport InternationalThe R&ASports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Medau Teachers AssociationEngland TouchBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEngland NetballLiving SportArchery GBNational Council for Metal DetectingUK Ultimate LtdBritish Horse SocietyEton Fives AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationTable Tennis EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Student Taekwondo FederationBaseball Softball UKWelsh RowingEngland AthleticsAOC SportSported FoundationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandGreat Britain Savate FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Triathlon FederationBasketball EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationLimbPowerEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Obstacle SportsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingUK Deaf SportBritish Model Flying AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish GymnasticsDallaglio RugbyWorksThe Sabre TrustBritish Mountaineering CouncilLanguage of Dance CentreUK CoachingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardTchoukball UKBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Blind SportEngland GolfRoyal Yachting Association
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Latest News

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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14 Jul 2026

Sport and Recreation Alliance supports star-studded IWG Global Summit 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to join over 900 delegates from around the world from 9-11 July, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Global Summit 2026.

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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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