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

Association of British Climbing WallsBritish WrestlingEngland BoxingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Greater Manchester MovingRacecourse Association (The)British Caving AssociationLimbPowerBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Horse SocietyWomen in SportBritish Motorcyclists' FederationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Police Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish TaekwondoMuslim Sports FoundationVolleyball EnglandBritish WeightliftingUK CoachingBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsActive EssexMedau Teachers AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Aikido BoardLondon Youth RowingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardSkateboard GBEngland AthleticsWheelPowerSport in MindFLexercise WLHBBritish Ice SkatingBritish Gliding AssociationHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Esports Federation LtdEton Fives AssociationBritish KitesportsFootball Association (The)British Water Ski & WakeboardChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationGreat Britain OutriggerGB SnowsportBritish Grooms AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipPanathlon ChallengeSpecial Olympics GBRounders EnglandActive PartnershipsSafe Sport InternationalBritish DressageNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdActive Humber LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Obstacle SportsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsDallaglio RugbyWorksRugby Football LeagueBritish Foosball AssociationLTA Operations ltdAngling Trades Association (ATA)Basketball EnglandParkour UKNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Paralympic AssociationThe Sabre TrustThe R&ABritish American Football AssociationAssociation for Physical EducationPlay EnglandDwarf Sports Association UKNational School Sailing AssociationAngling TrustBritish CyclingBaseball Softball UKBritish RowingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish SkydivingBritish Judo AssociationEngland HockeyActive SurreyEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdRugby Football UnionActivity AllianceGolf Foundation (The)Keep Fit AssociationTable Tennis EnglandForest School CampsBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish ShootingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSwimming Teachers' AssociationEMD UKEndurance GBEngland TouchAccess Sport CIOGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationCountryside AllianceBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdLeague Managers AssociationLord's TavernersEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Blind SportLEAPInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRAF Central FundBritish Nordic WalkingSporting EqualsMargaret Morris MovementSnowsport EnglandGoalball UKBritish GymnasticsBritish FencingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsCamping and Caravanning ClubPentathlon GBEnglish Chess FederationEngland SquashWelsh RowingBoccia EnglandYorkshire Sport FoundationGB BoxingInternational Dance Teachers AssociationASA Swim England LimitedUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportGrounds Management Association LimitedUK Ultimate LtdImperial Society of Teachers of DancingLondon SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationUK Armed Forces Sports BoardCare to Dance CICEngland GolfAll Terrain Boarding AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPaddle UKCroquet EnglandEngland LacrosseBadminton EnglandGreen Lane AssociationArchery GBInclusive SkatingTchoukball UKActive DevonLiving SportBowls EnglandUKA DanceBritish EquestrianUK Deaf SportEngland KorfballEngland NetballBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Great Britain Savate FederationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyNational Council for Metal DetectingGreenhouse SportsYouth Sport TrustStreetGames UKBritish Wheelchair BasketballI Trust SportUK Ice Hockey Players Association (UKIHPA)AOC SportSportsAidBritish Dance CouncilLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Orienteering FederationOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Bowls Development AllianceBritish Triathlon FederationSported FoundationKho Kho Federation of EnglandMountain TrainingActive Kent and MedwayGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
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Latest News

28 Oct 2026

Alliance responds to Autumn Budget 2026

This afternoon the Chancellor, Rt Hon John Healey MP, delivered his maiden Budget Statement in the House of Commons outlining decisions on tax and spending.

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12 Oct 2026

Alliance Annual General Meeting 2026 to take place at The Greenhouse Centre

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to announce that our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place on Thursday 12 November at The Greenhouse Centre in London.

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15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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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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