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

British CyclingBritish Aikido BoardGreater Manchester MovingWelsh RowingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLEAPEMD UKMargaret Morris MovementFLexercise WLHBBritish RowingBritish Paralympic AssociationFootball Association (The)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsImperial Society of Teachers of DancingArchery GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationEngland NetballForest School CampsStreetGames UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBoccia EnglandProfessional Golfers' AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsGreat Britain Savate FederationLondon Youth RowingEngland LacrosseInclusive SkatingNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Ice SkatingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationEngland GolfBritish DanceSport AssociationPentathlon GBGreen Lane AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationRugby Football LeagueGrounds Management Association LimitedGreenhouse SportsPanathlon ChallengeEndurance GBSwimming Teachers' AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingBaseball Softball UKBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Lord's TavernersBritish TaekwondoAngling TrustAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)UK CoachingAssociation for Physical EducationThe R&AAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish FencingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Model Flying AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)North Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Obstacle SportsEngland AthleticsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdGoalball UKDwarf Sports Association UKActivity AllianceYouth Sport TrustSporting EqualsNational Association of Teachers of DancingVolleyball EnglandSpecial Olympics GBAssociation of British Climbing WallsCare to Dance CICSafe Sport InternationalBritish EquestrianBritish Dance CouncilAOC SportGreat Britain OutriggerEngland TouchBritish Triathlon FederationBadminton EnglandBritish Universities & Colleges SportWheelPowerCountryside AllianceBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Herts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLimbPowerLeague Managers AssociationLiving SportBritish SkydivingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationLTA Operations ltdPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainRoyal Yachting AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland SquashAccess Sport CIOBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationUK Ultimate LtdKeep Fit AssociationBritish WeightliftingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationActive EssexBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdNational Field Archery SocietyThe Sabre TrustBritish DressageBritish Judo AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandActive Humber LtdBowls EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Horse SocietyActive Kent and MedwayTrail Riders FellowshipUKA DanceYorkshire Sport FoundationActive SurreyInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Horseracing AuthorityUK Deaf SportKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)United Teachers of Dance LtdSkateboard GBEton Fives AssociationParkour UKUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationTable Tennis EnglandSported FoundationEnglish Chess FederationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Blind SportBritish KitesportsBritish Caving AssociationRounders EnglandI Trust SportMountain TrainingSport in MindCamping and Caravanning ClubGolf Foundation (The)Racecourse Association (The)Muslim Sports FoundationBritish Nordic WalkingMedau Teachers AssociationActive DevonActive PartnershipsSportsAidInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAll Terrain Boarding AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish GymnasticsBowls Development AllianceOutdoor Industries AssociationCroquet EnglandBritish Wheelchair BasketballBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationTchoukball UKBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsASA Swim England LimitedSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Snowsport EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland HockeyProfessional Cricketers' AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Grooms AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGB SnowsportEngland KorfballBritish American Football Association
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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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