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

British FencingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEton Fives AssociationLondon SportStreetGames UKFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingLanguage of Dance CentreCare to Dance CICThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish ReiningLeague Managers AssociationActive EssexSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Association of British Climbing WallsGreater Manchester MovingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationEngland TouchEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Leadership Skills FoundationVolleyball EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsActive PartnershipsLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundAll Terrain Boarding AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationEngland GolfYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish KitesportsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdInclusive SkatingLiving SportBritish WeightliftingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdIce Hockey UKBritish CyclingBritish GymnasticsBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationGreenhouse SportsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)English Amateur Billiards AssociationUKA DanceActivity AllianceLord's TavernersBritish Horse SocietyLTA Operations ltdBaseball Softball UKImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEndurance GBGreat Britain OutriggerUK CoachingBritish Obstacle SportsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Haringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Balloon and Airship ClubSportsAidBritish American Football AssociationSnowsport EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationPanathlon ChallengeAssociation for Physical EducationInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Aikido BoardEnglish Chess FederationFootball Supporters AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Parkour UKEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationFLexercise WLHBBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish EquestrianSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Dwarf Sports Association UKBritish Equestrian VaultingEMD UKActive SurreyNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Professional Golfers' AssociationBritish Dance CouncilBritish Mountaineering CouncilEngland BoxingBowls EnglandRoyal Aero ClubCroquet EnglandPentathlon GBBritish TaekwondoAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British ShootingGoalball UKEngland HockeyWomen in SportBritish Ice SkatingUK Deaf SportEnglish Karate FederationSpecial Olympics GBForest School CampsKickboxing GBBritish Gliding AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEngland NetballNational School Sailing AssociationBowls Development AllianceBritish Orienteering FederationASA Swim England LimitedBritish RowingThe R&ABritish Nordic WalkingSport in MindLEAPMedau Teachers AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationLimbPowerArchery GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipEngland LacrosseGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Horseracing AuthoritySkateboard GBUK YouthBoccia EnglandLaban Guild InternationalCommonwealth Games EnglandPlay EnglandBritish Wheel of YogaInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsRugby Football LeagueBritish SkydivingEngland FencingSwimming Teachers' AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyActive Humber LtdBritish Blind SportActive Kent and MedwayBritish ShowjumpingSporting EqualsEngland SquashBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdUK Armed Forces Sports BoardKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UK Ultimate LtdThe Sabre TrustBritish WrestlingGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEnglish Bridge UnionNational Association of Teachers of DancingRoyal Yachting AssociationAOC SportRounders EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationPaddle UKBritish Paralympic AssociationGB BoxingGolf Foundation (The)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationProfessional Players FederationMountain TrainingMargaret Morris MovementEngland AthleticsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBadminton EnglandBritish DressageDevelopment Through ChallengeParkrun LimitedBritish EventingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Para Table TennisTchoukball UKRacecourse Association (The)I Trust SportWelsh RowingSported FoundationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationHorse ScotlandEngland and Wales Cricket BoardAngling TrustBasketball EnglandAssociation of British Riding SchoolsRugby Football UnionBritish Caving AssociationBritish Judo AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Model Flying AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)England KorfballWheelPowerNational Council for Metal DetectingUK Sports InstituteChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Keep Fit AssociationYouth Sport TrustActive DevonCountryside Alliance
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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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