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

Inclusive SkatingFLexercise WLHBBaseball Softball UKMountain TrainingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland HockeyWomen in SportBritish TaekwondoGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyLEAPNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBasketball EnglandPanathlon ChallengeSporting EqualsTable Tennis EnglandActive PartnershipsYorkshire Sport FoundationThe R&AEnglish Schools' Football AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsLord's TavernersLimbPowerBritish CyclingBritish DressageAccess Sport CIOTrail Riders FellowshipRounders EnglandBritish EquestrianBritish Horseracing AuthoritySnowsport EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Orienteering FederationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEnglish Pool AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationI Trust SportBowls EnglandPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish American Football AssociationEngland TouchUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEngland SquashBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdLTA Operations ltdRoyal Yachting AssociationGreen Lane AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyGreater Manchester MovingBritish Paralympic AssociationFootball Association (The)English Amateur Dancesport AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish SkydivingNational Council for Metal DetectingEMD UKSported FoundationGreenhouse SportsLanguage of Dance CentreKeep Fit AssociationEngland NetballUKA DanceUK Armed Forces Sports BoardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingLeague Managers AssociationRAF Central FundAngling TrustBritish Horse SocietyAOC SportGoalball UKKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Camping and Caravanning ClubPentathlon GBBritish Grooms AssociationActive SurreyBritish FencingBoccia EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationUK CoachingForest School CampsEnglish Chess FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingActive Kent and MedwayThe Sabre TrustBritish Elite Athletes AssociationEngland BoxingEngland KorfballBritish WeightliftingActive EssexAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEngland AthleticsCommonwealth Games EnglandSpecial Olympics GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationGB SnowsportCountryside AllianceWelsh RowingLiving SportEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Swimming Teachers' AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballActive DevonActivity AllianceASA Swim England LimitedFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationCare to Dance CICMedau Teachers AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerGolf Foundation (The)British Student Taekwondo FederationTchoukball UKBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationEndurance GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationParkour UKBritish KitesportsSport in MindBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Caving AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Ice SkatingUK Ultimate LtdMargaret Morris MovementHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Aikido BoardBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Model Flying AssociationSkateboard GBAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsDwarf Sports Association UKStreetGames UKNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsKho Kho Federation of EnglandSportsAidThe Royal Navy Sports BoardDallaglio RugbyWorksSafe Sport InternationalBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLondon Youth RowingGrounds Management Association LimitedUK Deaf SportBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPlay EnglandCroquet EnglandRacecourse Association (The)Volleyball EnglandBritish Blind SportBritish Judo AssociationPaddle UKWheelPowerArchery GBAssociation for Physical EducationNational School Sailing AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish RowingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBadminton EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsEngland GolfBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Dance CouncilSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active Humber LtdRugby Football LeagueBowls Development AllianceYouth Sport TrustNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish GymnasticsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)England LacrosseDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Water Ski & WakeboardEton Fives AssociationBritish Triathlon Federation
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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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