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

UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationRugby Football LeagueBritish Blind SportBritish KitesportsBowls Development AllianceAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish GymnasticsSporting EqualsGreat Britain OutriggerUKA DanceEngland GolfBritish Association of Teachers of DancingFLexercise WLHBASA Swim England LimitedBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Judo AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationMuslim Sports FoundationEton Fives AssociationEngland HockeyGreen Lane AssociationLTA Operations ltdBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreImperial Society of Teachers of DancingPanathlon ChallengeBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Universities & Colleges SportKeep Fit AssociationBritish RowingEndurance GBAccess Sport CIOBadminton EnglandAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLeague Managers AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationArchery GBInternational Dance Teachers AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland TouchActive EssexPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdActive Humber LtdBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationRacecourse Association (The)British SkydivingBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish WeightliftingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)The Sabre TrustTable Tennis EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationEngland LacrosseSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish CyclingBoccia EnglandNational Field Archery SocietyMountain TrainingLiving SportUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish FencingBritish Orienteering FederationStreetGames UKGreater Manchester MovingKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationAngling TrustBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationSnowsport EnglandLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBaseball Softball UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipEngland KorfballEMD UKOutdoor Industries AssociationGreenhouse SportsUK Deaf SportBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationThe R&ABritish Aikido BoardHurlingham Polo AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationLimbPowerSport in MindForest School CampsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardSpecial Olympics GBAngling Trades Association (ATA)National Council for Metal DetectingBowls EnglandAOC SportSkateboard GBYouth Sport TrustProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCroquet EnglandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationActive Kent and MedwayParkour UKDwarf Sports Association UKGolf Foundation (The)Tchoukball UKBritish Horse SocietyMedau Teachers AssociationWheelPowerI Trust SportDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England NetballPentathlon GBBritish American Football AssociationVolleyball EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityLEAPEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationActivity AllianceCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish EquestrianAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British TaekwondoActive PartnershipsEnglish Chess FederationBritish Ice SkatingActive DevonUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingUK CoachingEngland AthleticsFootball Association (The)British Mountaineering CouncilEnglish Pool AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)North Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationSported FoundationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEngland SquashGB SnowsportActive SurreyLord's TavernersCamping and Caravanning ClubUK Ultimate LtdBasketball EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksSafe Sport InternationalEnglish Schools' Football AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Grooms AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Caving AssociationMargaret Morris MovementSportsAidLondon Youth RowingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Roller Sports Federation LtdCountryside AllianceBritish Obstacle SportsCare to Dance CICNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdNational School Sailing AssociationInclusive SkatingBritish DressageGoalball UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAll Terrain Boarding AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsWelsh RowingRounders England
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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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