Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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

WheelPowerLong Distance Walkers Association LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsDallaglio RugbyWorksLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingRoyal Yachting AssociationGoalball UKLTA Operations ltdEnglish Karate FederationTchoukball UKBritish Dance CouncilLaban Guild InternationalEngland SquashRacecourse Association (The)Boccia EnglandEngland NetballGreen Lane AssociationRounders EnglandPaddle UKBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationUK YouthBritish Horse SocietyTrail Riders FellowshipEndurance GBEngland TouchNational School Sailing AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardCommonwealth Games EnglandWomen in SportEMD UKProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardUK Ultimate LtdBritish ShootingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBowls EnglandMargaret Morris MovementArchery GBGolf Foundation (The)English Schools' Football AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsMuslim Sports FoundationBritish WrestlingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBasketball EnglandBritish Universities & Colleges SportParkour UKProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilAccess Sport CIOCountryside AllianceGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingRoyal Aero ClubEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish FencingEngland HockeyYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Haringey Sports DevelopmentNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish American Football AssociationBritish KitesportsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsGreenhouse SportsForest School CampsYouth Sport TrustBritish ShowjumpingBritish Blind SportNational Field Archery SocietyI Trust SportNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdVolleyball EnglandRugby Football LeagueSportsAidEngland AthleticsSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)English Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland FencingActive SurreyBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Caving AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationActive DevonGreat Britain OutriggerASA Swim England LimitedFootball Supporters AssociationActive Humber LtdIce Hockey UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British EventingBritish TaekwondoChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainSported FoundationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardWelsh RowingPanathlon ChallengeCamping and Caravanning ClubLiving SportBritish SkydivingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Care to Dance CICEngland GolfNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdThe R&AFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingEngland BoxingLEAPNational Council for Metal DetectingBadminton EnglandBritish GymnasticsAuto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish Aikido BoardBritish EquestrianLord's TavernersHurlingham Polo AssociationUK Sports InstituteActivity AllianceBritish Obstacle SportsKeep Fit AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingActive EssexEngland LacrosseAngling Trades Association (ATA)London SportEnglish Bridge UnionUK Deaf SportEton Fives AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationBritish ReiningKickboxing GBSporting EqualsPlay EnglandLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Para Table TennisParkrun LimitedBritish WeightliftingAssociation for Physical EducationCroquet EnglandAngling TrustBaseball Softball UKBritish Ice SkatingProfessional Players FederationPentathlon GBGrounds Management Association LimitedPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAll Terrain Boarding AssociationAOC SportEngland KorfballHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipGB BoxingGreat Britain Savate FederationGreater Manchester MovingChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British RowingEnglish Pool AssociationRugby Football UnionUnited Teachers of Dance LtdInclusive SkatingLimbPowerBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish CyclingSwimming Teachers' AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Judo AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationSkateboard GBBowls Development AllianceSport in MindBritish Wheel of YogaSpecial Olympics GBUKA DanceBritish Grooms AssociationFLexercise WLHBBritish Water Ski & WakeboardUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Horseracing AuthorityEnglish Chess FederationSnowsport EnglandActive PartnershipsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsMountain TrainingStreetGames UKTable Tennis EnglandBritish DressageEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Gliding AssociationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdHorse ScotlandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationActive Kent and MedwayInclusive Sportswear CICSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Nordic WalkingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationThe Sabre TrustUK CoachingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Development Through ChallengeBritish Orienteering Federation
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Latest News

22 May 2026

Alliance responds to PE and school sport funding announcement

The government has announced that it will be investing more than £1 billion in PE and school sport over the next three years.

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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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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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