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

National Council for Metal DetectingRAF Central FundLimbPowerAssociation for Physical EducationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEton Fives AssociationPaddle UKNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish American Football AssociationThe Sabre TrustEngland HockeyThe R&ALondon SportGolf Foundation (The)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsEMD UKLTA Operations ltdSport in MindInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardMedau Teachers AssociationSportsAidPlay EnglandGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland KorfballAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish SkydivingAngling Trades Association (ATA)National Association of Teachers of DancingYouth Sport TrustProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsSpecial Olympics GBUK CoachingBritish Gliding AssociationLiving SportGrounds Management Association LimitedYorkshire Sport FoundationLeague Managers AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationArchery GBBritish Aikido BoardGoalball UKFootball Association (The)England SquashActive PartnershipsEndurance GBAngling TrustBritish Water Ski & WakeboardFLexercise WLHBEngland BoxingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainActive Humber LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)GB BoxingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Universities & Colleges SportBasketball EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish EquestrianBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish KitesportsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingPentathlon GBEngland GolfBritish ShootingForest School CampsUK Deaf SportBritish CyclingAccess Sport CIOWelsh RowingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationMargaret Morris MovementUK Ultimate LtdStreetGames UKBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Blind SportDwarf Sports Association UKBadminton EnglandBritish WeightliftingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationActive SurreyBritish Horse SocietyUnited Teachers of Dance LtdPanathlon ChallengeRugby Football UnionEngland LacrosseThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBoccia EnglandTchoukball UKCroquet EnglandLondon Youth RowingBritish Ice SkatingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsAll Terrain Boarding AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Esports Federation LtdRugby Football LeagueOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland NetballBritish TaekwondoUK Ice Hockey Players Association (UKIHPA)World Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish FencingBritish Foosball AssociationBritish GymnasticsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBaseball Softball UKAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsRounders EnglandTable Tennis EnglandI Trust SportActive EssexBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Countryside AllianceActivity AllianceRacecourse Association (The)National Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbySports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Horseracing AuthorityNational Field Archery SocietySafe Sport InternationalUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Judo AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland TouchDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Lord's TavernersEngland AthleticsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSnowsport EnglandSporting EqualsLanguage of Dance CentreChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBowls EnglandEnglish Chess FederationBritish DressageBritish DanceSport AssociationSported FoundationDallaglio RugbyWorksGreenhouse SportsBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationParkour UKSwimming Teachers' AssociationASA Swim England LimitedEnglish Pool AssociationBritish WrestlingCamping and Caravanning ClubKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Skateboard GBWomen in SportMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdActive Kent and MedwayKeep Fit AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipGB SnowsportBritish RowingKho Kho Federation of EnglandWheelPowerGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Caving AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandGreater Manchester MovingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationActive DevonBritish Orienteering FederationLEAPGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Nordic WalkingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingUKA DanceInclusive SkatingVolleyball EnglandBritish Paralympic AssociationGreen Lane AssociationCare to Dance CICAOC SportBowls Development AllianceMountain Training
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Latest News

28 Oct 2026

Alliance responds to Autumn Budget 2026

This afternoon the Chancellor, Rt Hon John Healey MP, delivered his maiden Budget Statement in the House of Commons outlining decisions on tax and spending.

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12 Oct 2026

Alliance Annual General Meeting 2026 to take place at The Greenhouse Centre

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place on Thursday 12 November at The Greenhouse Centre in London.

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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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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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