Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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

British EquestrianCountryside AllianceMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Ice SkatingEngland LacrosseGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyWomen in SportEngland HockeyUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationStreetGames UKAssociation for Physical EducationSported FoundationGrounds Management Association LimitedActive SurreyBadminton EnglandKeep Fit AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdNational Council for Metal DetectingCamping and Caravanning ClubTable Tennis EnglandLTA Operations ltdGreat Britain OutriggerInclusive SkatingBritish Gliding AssociationBritish TaekwondoDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Blind SportBritish Caving AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEngland SquashBritish Judo AssociationBaseball Softball UKSwimming Teachers' AssociationEngland GolfBritish SkydivingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Grooms AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLeague Managers AssociationYouth Sport TrustUK Deaf SportFLexercise WLHBBritish RowingBritish WeightliftingNational Field Archery SocietyWheelPowerLiving SportHurlingham Polo AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationASA Swim England LimitedKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Sport in MindThe Royal Navy Sports BoardActive DevonEngland AthleticsGB SnowsportUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationAOC SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainActive PartnershipsBowls EnglandPlay EnglandUKA DanceImperial Society of Teachers of DancingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsSportsAidAssociation of British Climbing WallsPanathlon ChallengeGreen Lane AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBowls Development AllianceSafe Sport InternationalGoalball UKSpecial Olympics GBEngland TouchBritish Universities & Colleges SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish DressageKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Paralympic AssociationThe R&AEnglish Chess FederationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAngling Trades Association (ATA)English Pool AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish KitesportsI Trust SportLondon Youth RowingBritish Horse SocietyGreat Britain Savate FederationAccess Sport CIOEngland NetballGreenhouse SportsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdRAF Central FundUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish CyclingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Nordic WalkingWelsh RowingPaddle UKAngling TrustCare to Dance CICDwarf Sports Association UKRacecourse Association (The)All Terrain Boarding AssociationThe Sabre TrustAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBoccia EnglandBritish Wheelchair BasketballEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdLord's TavernersVolleyball EnglandActive Humber LtdActive Kent and MedwayBritish GymnasticsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsCroquet EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsArchery GBRoyal Yachting AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationFootball Association (The)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Forest School CampsBritish Triathlon FederationLEAPBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Greater Manchester MovingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEngland KorfballAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsPentathlon GBEndurance GBYorkshire Sport FoundationUK CoachingRugby Football LeagueParkour UKBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationActive EssexLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Motorcyclists' FederationUK Ultimate LtdBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish FencingNational Association of Teachers of DancingMargaret Morris MovementGolf Foundation (The)National School Sailing AssociationEMD UKEton Fives AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardRounders EnglandSkateboard GBLimbPowerBritish Dance CouncilBritish Water Ski & WakeboardSporting EqualsCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish American Football AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationMountain TrainingActivity AllianceTchoukball UKBritish Aikido BoardBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationSnowsport EnglandSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Northern Counties Dance Teachers' Association Ltd
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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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