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

Croquet EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Horse SocietyFLexercise WLHBLEAPSkateboard GBVolleyball EnglandGrounds Management Association LimitedEngland KorfballUK Armed Forces Sports BoardThe R&ABritish CyclingRounders EnglandParkour UKOutdoor Industries AssociationCountryside AllianceLanguage of Dance CentreTrail Riders FellowshipAngling Trades Association (ATA)Baseball Softball UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEngland TouchCamping and Caravanning ClubLord's TavernersYorkshire Sport FoundationNational Field Archery SocietySafe Sport InternationalMargaret Morris MovementLeague Managers AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGoalball UKBowls EnglandKeep Fit AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationArchery GBImperial Society of Teachers of DancingFootball Association (The)British Mountaineering CouncilRugby Football LeagueWheelPowerLondon Youth RowingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationSpecial Olympics GBPanathlon ChallengeNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBasketball EnglandAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)UK Deaf SportDallaglio RugbyWorksBowls Development AllianceEngland SquashUK CoachingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsMountain TrainingSport in MindAll Terrain Boarding AssociationAngling TrustNational Association of Teachers of DancingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsActive Humber LtdCare to Dance CICBritish EquestrianBritish Grooms AssociationASA Swim England LimitedBritish Aikido BoardBritish Obstacle SportsDwarf Sports Association UKSported FoundationWelsh RowingLiving SportBritish GymnasticsAssociation for Physical EducationInclusive SkatingActivity AllianceEngland GolfActive EssexSportsAidSnowsport EnglandActive DevonEMD UKPentathlon GBUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationEngland NetballActive Kent and MedwayDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)AOC SportBritish SkydivingBritish Dance CouncilProfessional Golfers' AssociationRacecourse Association (The)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKUK Ultimate LtdEnglish Chess FederationActive SurreyGreenhouse SportsBritish Student Taekwondo FederationTchoukball UKTable Tennis EnglandBritish Nordic WalkingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish DanceSport AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish FencingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish American Football AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish KitesportsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdLimbPowerBritish Ice SkatingBritish Blind SportBritish Universities & Colleges SportGreat Britain OutriggerKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Horseracing AuthorityHurlingham Polo AssociationEngland LacrosseAssociation of British Climbing WallsPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainStreetGames UKBritish Caving AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationBadminton EnglandYouth Sport TrustBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish DressageMedau Teachers AssociationEngland AthleticsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish TaekwondoBritish Judo AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandGolf Foundation (The)British WeightliftingEnglish Pool AssociationUKA DanceEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationGB SnowsportSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Commonwealth Games EnglandSporting EqualsEndurance GBActive PartnershipsBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationGreen Lane AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationI Trust SportLTA Operations ltdEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland HockeyUnited Teachers of Dance LtdGreater Manchester MovingThe Sabre TrustEton Fives AssociationBritish RowingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingAccess Sport CIOBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Forest School CampsNational Council for Metal DetectingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Water Ski & Wakeboard
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Latest News

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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14 Jul 2026

Sport and Recreation Alliance supports star-studded IWG Global Summit 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to join over 900 delegates from around the world from 9-11 July, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Global Summit 2026.

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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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