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

EMD UKEngland SquashBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationSnowsport EnglandBritish RowingPentathlon GBInternational Dance Teachers AssociationMountain TrainingKeep Fit AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationThe Sabre TrustEngland LacrosseBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish American Football AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipLeague Managers AssociationEngland HockeyGoalball UKRounders EnglandPlay EnglandBritish EventingSported FoundationTrail Riders FellowshipMuslim Sports FoundationBritish TaekwondoBritish Model Flying AssociationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdSwimming Teachers' AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Foosball AssociationBritish ReiningNational School Sailing AssociationLTA Operations ltdSporting EqualsPickleball EnglandBritish WeightliftingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsGB BoxingNational Association of Teachers of DancingActive TogetherLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAngling TrustBritish SkydivingCroquet EnglandInclusive SkatingBritish Ice SkatingBritish Wheel of YogaBritish Elite Athletes AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundGolf Foundation (The)Medau Teachers AssociationActive SurreyRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardActive PartnershipsLaban Guild InternationalThe Royal Navy Sports BoardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsDalcroze SocietyLimbPowerSafe Sport InternationalBoccia EnglandLeadership Skills FoundationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Chess FederationActive EssexRugby Football LeagueBadminton EnglandRAF Central FundEnglish Bridge UnionFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingCare to Dance CICBritish Paralympic AssociationI Trust SportUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationInclusive Sportswear CICGreater Manchester MovingWheelPowerWelsh RowingHorse ScotlandEngland FencingSkateboard GBUK Ultimate LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEngland TouchBritish Blind SportBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEngland GolfUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Judo AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Dance CouncilAccess Sport CIOBritish WrestlingGreenhouse SportsMargaret Morris MovementPanathlon ChallengeBritish Nordic WalkingBritish CyclingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubRacecourse Association (The)Activity AllianceBritish Para Table TennisPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Caving AssociationBritish Aikido BoardYouth Sport TrustProfessional Golfers' AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Equestrian VaultingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Grounds Management Association LimitedThe R&ALanguage of Dance CentreTchoukball UKLord's TavernersAssociation for Physical EducationLondon SportChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEngland and Wales Cricket BoardASA Swim England LimitedProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAOC SportBritish DressagePaddle UKArchery GBEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Universities & Colleges SportChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationVolleyball EnglandBritish KitesportsNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish DanceSport AssociationIce Hockey UKRugby Football UnionFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdActive Humber LtdBritish Horse SocietyDallaglio RugbyWorksEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Forest School CampsActive DevonEndurance GBDevelopment Through ChallengePétanque EnglandChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Basketball EnglandUKA DanceDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)UK YouthAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)England KorfballUK Deaf SportDwarf Sports Association UKKickboxing GBGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEnglish Karate FederationLiving SportHurlingham Polo AssociationTable Tennis EnglandGreat Britain Savate FederationUK CoachingBowls Development AllianceCamping and Caravanning ClubSport in MindUK Armed Forces Sports BoardProfessional Players FederationBritish Gliding AssociationEton Fives AssociationSpecial Olympics GBRoyal Aero ClubEngland BoxingFLexercise WLHBOutdoor Industries AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsActive Kent and MedwayEngland NetballBritish GymnasticsWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish Grooms AssociationGreat Britain OutriggerLEAPBowls EnglandAll Terrain Boarding AssociationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Parkour UKBritish CarriagedrivingBritish EquestrianCommonwealth Games EnglandSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)StreetGames UKBritish Horseracing AuthorityEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationEngland AthleticsNational Council for Metal DetectingEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish ShowjumpingSportsAidRoyal Yachting AssociationParkrun LimitedBritish Motorcyclists' FederationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationCountryside AllianceWomen in SportHaringey Sports DevelopmentUK Sports InstituteBritish Triathlon FederationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British Shooting
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Latest News

20 Mar 2026

Alliance invited to Downing Street to celebrate grassroots sport alongside Prime Minister

On Monday 16 March, the Alliance joined the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, as well as members and sector partners, at 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating grassroots sport.

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5 Mar 2026

Parliament Hosts First Ever All-Sport APPG Reception Celebrating the Power of Sport and Physical Activity

Parliamentarians, National Governing Bodies and sector leaders came together in Westminster this week for the inaugural All-Sport All Party Parliamentary Group Reception, hosted by the APPG for Sport and Physical Activity, which the Sport and Recreation Alliance acts as secretariat for.

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23 Feb 2026

Alliance celebrates British success at 2026 Winter Olympic Games

The Sport and Recreation Alliance congratulates its members and Team GB for an incredibly successful Games in Milano Cortina.

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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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