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

Countryside AllianceCommonwealth Games EnglandUK Armed Forces Sports BoardArchery GBActive PartnershipsWomen in SportCroquet EnglandI Trust SportNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGrounds Management Association LimitedSwimming Teachers' AssociationEngland GolfAssociation of British Climbing WallsBoccia EnglandBritish CyclingSported FoundationEngland AthleticsBritish Paralympic AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationGreater Manchester MovingMountain TrainingUK Ultimate LtdDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGoalball UKSportsAidMedau Teachers AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)RAF Central FundUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationThe R&ABritish Blind SportActive EssexKeep Fit AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Horseracing AuthorityWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish WeightliftingRoyal Yachting AssociationRugby Football LeagueSnowsport EnglandEngland LacrosseSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)ASA Swim England LimitedAssociation for Physical EducationBritish RowingBritish Model Flying AssociationMargaret Morris MovementRounders EnglandBritish KitesportsBritish Orienteering FederationThe Sabre TrustBritish Gliding AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyActive SurreyLiving SportPlay EnglandVolleyball EnglandUK Deaf SportFootball Association (The)Bowls EnglandEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationStreetGames UKBritish Aikido BoardBaseball Softball UKCare to Dance CICBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsEngland NetballEMD UKSkateboard GBAccess Sport CIOAll Terrain Boarding AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubGreen Lane AssociationActive Kent and MedwayMuslim Sports FoundationLanguage of Dance CentreSafe Sport InternationalBowls Development AllianceNational Association of Teachers of DancingYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationNational School Sailing AssociationEndurance GBBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Nordic WalkingUK CoachingWelsh RowingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish TaekwondoBritish DressagePentathlon GBInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Ice SkatingBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Universities & Colleges SportActive Humber LtdLord's TavernersAngling TrustBritish Horse SocietyGB SnowsportUKA DanceBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Wheelchair BasketballInternational Dance Teachers AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyHurlingham Polo AssociationForest School CampsBritish Caving AssociationTable Tennis EnglandActivity AllianceParkour UKLondon Youth RowingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingGreenhouse SportsBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationWheelPowerBritish American Football AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Active DevonPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)English Chess FederationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEton Fives AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerYouth Sport TrustGolf Foundation (The)National Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsSporting EqualsBritish Mountaineering CouncilNational Council for Metal DetectingSport in MindBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish FencingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Outdoor Industries AssociationLimbPowerPanathlon ChallengeBritish DanceSport AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsPaddle UKLTA Operations ltdInclusive SkatingBadminton EnglandBritish EquestrianSpecial Olympics GBLeague Managers AssociationEngland KorfballBritish GymnasticsEnglish Schools' Football AssociationTchoukball UKLEAPBritish SkydivingBritish Dance CouncilHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEnglish Pool AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Grooms AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)England TouchAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsFLexercise WLHBBritish Obstacle SportsTrail Riders FellowshipAOC SportChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEngland SquashUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBasketball EnglandBritish Judo AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland HockeyEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association Ltd
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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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