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

England LacrosseRounders EnglandUK Ultimate LtdBritish DressageFLexercise WLHBPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeParkour UKKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Greenhouse SportsEngland AthleticsUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationRacecourse Association (The)The Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland KorfballLondon Youth RowingKho Kho Federation of EnglandBowls Development AllianceProfessional Cricketers' AssociationInclusive SkatingBritish American Football AssociationKeep Fit AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationGreen Lane AssociationBritish Dance CouncilLord's TavernersCamping and Caravanning ClubHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSported FoundationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Association of British Climbing WallsPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationActive PartnershipsBritish TaekwondoEMD UKBritish Paralympic AssociationBasketball EnglandLTA Operations ltdAngling TrustASA Swim England LimitedCommonwealth Games EnglandYouth Sport TrustGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish CyclingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Badminton EnglandBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Aikido BoardSkateboard GBAOC SportSnowsport EnglandAll Terrain Boarding AssociationActive SurreyBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingLEAPNational Association of Teachers of DancingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Nordic WalkingNational School Sailing AssociationSport in MindBritish Obstacle SportsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsRugby Football LeagueUK CoachingLeague Managers AssociationThe R&ACare to Dance CICSafe Sport InternationalI Trust SportBritish Blind SportSportsAidInternational Dance Teachers AssociationActive EssexOutdoor Industries AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland TouchActive Kent and MedwayInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsForest School CampsSporting EqualsProfessional Golfers' AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Student Taekwondo FederationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish DanceSport AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationLimbPowerActivity AllianceWomen in SportBaseball Softball UKEndurance GBBritish GymnasticsYorkshire Sport FoundationVolleyball EnglandBritish Wheelchair BasketballNational Council for Metal DetectingActive Humber LtdBritish FencingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationLiving SportEton Fives AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Welsh RowingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardGoalball UKBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationMargaret Morris MovementBritish Caving AssociationSpecial Olympics GBCroquet EnglandUKA DanceStreetGames UKTchoukball UKBritish Judo AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdMedau Teachers AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipUnited Teachers of Dance LtdPentathlon GBBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Gliding AssociationBritish EquestrianBritish Triathlon FederationArchery GBActive DevonGreater Manchester MovingBritish Universities & Colleges SportBowls EnglandCountryside AllianceEngland SquashFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingPaddle UKTable Tennis EnglandNational Field Archery SocietyThe Sabre TrustBritish Ice SkatingAssociation for Physical EducationEngland NetballBritish Elite Athletes AssociationWheelPowerEngland GolfBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsGolf Foundation (The)Access Sport CIOUK Deaf SportDallaglio RugbyWorksDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Play EnglandBritish SkydivingBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Orienteering FederationBoccia EnglandMountain TrainingEnglish Pool AssociationBritish KitesportsBritish WeightliftingGB SnowsportRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Horse SocietyMuslim Sports FoundationEngland HockeyRAF Central FundLanguage of Dance CentreFootball Association (The)British Grooms AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsGreat Britain OutriggerBritish RowingEnglish Chess FederationDwarf Sports Association UK
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Latest News

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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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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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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