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

United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdRoyal Aero ClubSnowsport EnglandLEAPSkateboard GBLanguage of Dance CentreUK YouthBritish Motorcyclists' FederationCommonwealth Games EnglandAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Dance CouncilBritish ReiningEndurance GBUKA DanceBritish Gliding AssociationBritish American Football AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationEngland BoxingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish GymnasticsWomen in SportUK Sports InstituteInclusive Sportswear CICEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish ShowjumpingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)English Amateur Billiards AssociationEngland FencingBritish EquestrianPanathlon ChallengeGreat Britain OutriggerMountain TrainingEngland NetballBritish Aikido BoardActive EssexIce Hockey UKGoalball UKEngland KorfballWelsh RowingUK CoachingBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationWheelPowerEngland SquashBritish Grooms AssociationBaseball Softball UKProfessional Cricketers' AssociationSport in MindLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Blind SportSported FoundationPentathlon GBBowls EnglandActivity AllianceHurlingham Polo AssociationUK Deaf SportImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGolf Foundation (The)Federation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Paralympic AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBowls Development AllianceCroquet EnglandAOC SportBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British WrestlingBritish KitesportsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationSportsAidParkrun LimitedBritish Nordic WalkingGreenhouse SportsRugby Football UnionBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Judo AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationGreater Manchester MovingEnglish Bridge UnionLeadership Skills FoundationLaban Guild InternationalBritish Wheel of YogaDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRounders EnglandBoccia EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Ice SkatingChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Caving AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish ShootingBritish Equestrian VaultingActive SurreyEngland AthleticsGrounds Management Association LimitedUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEngland GolfLiving SportYouth Sport TrustGB BoxingMargaret Morris MovementCamping and Caravanning ClubActive DevonBritish SkydivingEnglish Chess FederationBritish Obstacle SportsHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish WeightliftingAngling TrustLord's TavernersAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)FLexercise WLHBArchery GBForest School CampsStreetGames UKBritish Model Flying AssociationKeep Fit AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipNational School Sailing AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationNational Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Karate FederationInclusive SkatingActive Kent and MedwayTchoukball UKThe Sabre TrustPaddle UKHorse ScotlandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationProfessional Players FederationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingRacecourse Association (The)National Field Archery SocietyCare to Dance CICBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationLimbPowerBritish FencingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Para Table TennisBritish RowingNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)The Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish TaekwondoEngland and Wales Cricket BoardLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)North Yorkshire Sport LtdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Horse SocietyBritish DressageActive Humber LtdUnited Teachers of Dance LtdLeague Managers AssociationEngland TouchUK Ultimate LtdWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Eton Fives AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland LacrosseAngling Trades Association (ATA)Great Britain Savate FederationCountryside AllianceBritish EventingDwarf Sports Association UKPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainKickboxing GBAll Terrain Boarding AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbySporting EqualsNational Council for Metal DetectingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsPlay EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland HockeyBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEMD UKAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsMedau Teachers AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationI Trust SportVolleyball EnglandBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish CyclingDallaglio RugbyWorksSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)ASA Swim England LimitedFootball Supporters AssociationRugby Football LeagueActive PartnershipsThe R&AEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Parkour UKLTA Operations ltdSpecial Olympics GBBadminton EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdLondon Sport
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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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