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

Great Britain Wheelchair RugbySchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Countryside AllianceBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Nordic WalkingMargaret Morris MovementBritish Caving AssociationEnglish Karate FederationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Pentathlon GBBritish Obstacle SportsNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Badminton EnglandBritish DressageGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingFLexercise WLHBBritish ReiningASA Swim England LimitedThe Sabre TrustTrail Riders FellowshipEngland AthleticsSported FoundationLTA Operations ltdAssociation for Physical EducationNational Council for Metal DetectingPaddle UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationKickboxing GBBritish Horse SocietyBritish Elite Athletes AssociationVolleyball EnglandBritish Equestrian VaultingAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEngland FencingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Para Table TennisUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActive SurreyFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingTable Tennis EnglandGreenhouse SportsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Care to Dance CICCroquet EnglandBritish KitesportsBritish Wheel of YogaLondon SportBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish FencingUK CoachingActive DevonSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Bowls EnglandEMD UKI Trust SportGreater Manchester MovingRoyal Yachting AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationLord's TavernersWelsh RowingEngland BoxingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British RowingFootball Supporters AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Grounds Management Association LimitedEnglish Bridge UnionSkateboard GBBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish GymnasticsNational Association of Teachers of DancingRoyal Aero ClubBasketball EnglandDwarf Sports Association UKRugby Football LeagueBritish EventingEngland LacrosseIce Hockey UKEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainTchoukball UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Triathlon FederationUK Ultimate LtdYouth Sport TrustBritish American Football AssociationUKA DanceBritish TaekwondoBritish Aikido BoardEngland NetballBritish WrestlingEngland TouchAngling TrustRounders EnglandSporting EqualsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardActive PartnershipsStreetGames UKUK Armed Forces Sports BoardParkrun LimitedEngland KorfballBritish EquestrianSwimming Teachers' AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Grooms AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsEndurance GBChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)LEAPThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish WeightliftingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBowls Development AllianceLiving SportMuslim Sports FoundationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdEnglish Pool AssociationPlay EnglandSport in MindInclusive SkatingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBaseball Softball UKActive EssexCamping and Caravanning ClubDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)League Managers AssociationUK YouthForest School CampsBoccia EnglandMountain TrainingLeadership Skills FoundationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationDevelopment Through ChallengeGolf Foundation (The)Horse ScotlandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActive Humber LtdEton Fives AssociationUK Sports InstituteRacecourse Association (The)National Field Archery SocietyWomen in SportEnglish Schools' Football AssociationSportsAidBritish SkydivingBritish Ice SkatingGreat Britain Savate FederationWheelPowerGoalball UKParkour UKBritish ShowjumpingAOC SportChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationActivity AllianceBritish ShootingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)The R&ABritish Balloon and Airship ClubEnglish Chess FederationBritish Horseracing AuthorityLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationEngland SquashWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Haringey Sports DevelopmentUK Deaf SportBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLimbPowerKeep Fit AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Judo AssociationBritish Dance CouncilInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Blind SportRugby Football UnionGB BoxingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish CyclingSpecial Olympics GBActive Kent and MedwayHurlingham Polo AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerCommonwealth Games EnglandProfessional Players FederationEngland GolfYorkshire Sport FoundationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Universities & Colleges SportFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLaban Guild InternationalInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationPanathlon ChallengeSnowsport EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreImperial Society of Teachers of DancingDallaglio RugbyWorksArchery GBEngland HockeyBritish Motorcyclists' Federation
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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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