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

Royal Aero ClubLondon SportBritish Aikido BoardNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEngland LacrosseNational Council for Metal DetectingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationSport in MindLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundGoalball UKKickboxing GBBritish Model Flying AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdAssociation of British Climbing WallsChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLiving SportTrail Riders FellowshipBritish WeightliftingWelsh RowingBritish Orienteering FederationYorkshire Sport FoundationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)British Obstacle SportsEndurance GBEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingRugby Football LeagueAngling TrustBritish Paralympic AssociationActive Kent and MedwaySports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)UK Armed Forces Sports BoardEngland SquashHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipGolf Foundation (The)UKA DanceInternational Dance Teachers AssociationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingIce Hockey UKWheelPowerSportsAidBritish EventingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingPanathlon ChallengeEnglish Karate FederationBritish Wheel of YogaFLexercise WLHBInclusive Sportswear CICEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Parkour UKStreetGames UKGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland NetballBritish GymnasticsLTA Operations ltdEton Fives AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKProfessional Players FederationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdThe R&AAssociation of British Riding SchoolsYouth Sport TrustBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Horse SocietyLord's TavernersNational School Sailing AssociationPlay EnglandUK YouthBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish ReiningEnglish Chess FederationForest School CampsAuto-Cycle Union LimitedActive DevonCroquet EnglandHurlingham Polo AssociationBaseball Softball UKGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Para Table TennisInclusive SkatingMountain TrainingSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Caving AssociationRugby Football UnionMargaret Morris MovementBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationUK CoachingEnglish Bridge UnionSpecial Olympics GBRoyal Yachting AssociationEngland KorfballImperial Society of Teachers of DancingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Sported FoundationNational Association of Teachers of DancingEnglish Pool AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Volleyball EnglandNational Field Archery SocietyBritish SkydivingHorse ScotlandCommonwealth Games EnglandChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Judo AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Nordic WalkingBowls Development AllianceAssociation for Physical EducationActivity AllianceI Trust SportEngland AthleticsDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)EMD UKBritish RowingSporting EqualsProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCare to Dance CICLeadership Skills FoundationEngland GolfProfessional Golfers' AssociationSkateboard GBEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Parkrun LimitedInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsGreat Britain Savate FederationBadminton EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)England BoxingBritish KitesportsArchery GBLaban Guild InternationalBritish FencingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish ShowjumpingBasketball EnglandThe Sabre TrustBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationKeep Fit AssociationASA Swim England LimitedGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyActive EssexBritish American Football AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationEngland FencingUK Sports InstituteUnited Teachers of Dance LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Water Ski & WakeboardPaddle UKWomen in SportLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationPentathlon GBBritish Gliding AssociationGB BoxingBritish Blind SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainRacecourse Association (The)Active PartnershipsActive Humber LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Elite Athletes AssociationLimbPowerAOC SportBowls EnglandHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Dance CouncilGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish EquestrianActive SurreyBritish CyclingBritish TaekwondoCountryside AllianceBritish Triathlon FederationUK Deaf SportBritish Universities & Colleges SportGreenhouse SportsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardSnowsport EnglandRounders EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreBritish ShootingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland HockeyBritish Ice SkatingTchoukball UKNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Association of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsUK Ultimate LtdDevelopment Through ChallengeLEAPEngland TouchFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish WrestlingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationBritish DressageLeague Managers AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBoccia EnglandGreater Manchester MovingEnglish Amateur Dancesport Association
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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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