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

SportsAidProfessional Players FederationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBoccia EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationHorse ScotlandMountain TrainingRugby Football UnionBritish Paralympic AssociationTable Tennis EnglandEnglish Bridge UnionBritish Wheel of YogaUK Armed Forces Sports BoardProfessional Golfers' AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsEngland FencingGreat Britain Savate FederationLaban Guild InternationalBritish DressageBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Horseracing AuthorityKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Professional Cricketers' AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsSpecial Olympics GBSnowsport EnglandBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsRoyal Academy of DanceRugby Football LeagueImperial Society of Teachers of DancingActive DevonUK CoachingAOC SportStreetGames UKGolf Foundation (The)British Balloon and Airship ClubUK YouthActive SurreyEngland NetballBritish Esports Federation LtdPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainUKA DanceBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Active Humber LtdRoyal Aero ClubChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationGB BoxingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish EventingEngland SquashBritish DanceSport AssociationAngling TrustSwimming Teachers' AssociationUK Sports InstituteSporting EqualsSport in MindBritish WeightliftingBowls EnglandLimbPowerPride SportsHurlingham Polo AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdVolleyball EnglandThe Sabre TrustLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationMuslim Sports FoundationBritish WrestlingWheelPowerBritish Orienteering FederationGoalball UKBowls Development AllianceCroquet EnglandUK Deaf SportWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish CyclingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish American Football AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Para Table TennisGreenhouse SportsBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland GolfDevelopment Through ChallengeAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEndurance GBLTA Operations ltdBritish Equestrian FederationBritish Mountaineering CouncilEnglish Pool AssociationBritish CarriagedrivingBritish Aikido BoardBritish SkydivingTrail Riders FellowshipLord's TavernersUK Ultimate LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish KitesportsBritish Dance CouncilBritish Wheelchair BasketballTchoukball UKMotorsport UKEnglish Karate FederationForest School CampsBritish Judo AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationBritish Model Flying AssociationActive EssexPlay EnglandBadminton EnglandMargaret Morris MovementUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish TaekwondoAuto-Cycle Union LimitedDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Pentathlon GBBritish GymnasticsNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Association for Shooting & ConservationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationLondon Youth RowingYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish RowingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Grooms AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEngland BoxingGreen Lane AssociationAll Aboard Youth Rowing (formerly Warrington Youth Rowing)National School Sailing AssociationActive Kent and MedwayEngland TouchCommonwealth Games EnglandAngling Trades Association (ATA)The R&ARAF Central FundDalcroze SocietyAssociation of British Climbing WallsParkour UKMedau Teachers AssociationASA Swim England LimitedInclusive SkatingBritish ShootingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyLiving SportFLexercise WLHBBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Blind SportAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Keep Fit AssociationPétanque EnglandEnglish Chess FederationSported FoundationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationRacecourse Association (The)English Schools' Football AssociationEMD UKSkateboard GBAccess Sport CIODwarf Sports Association UKInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEngland LacrosseNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportEngland KorfballBritish Foosball AssociationEton Fives AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Equestrian VaultingLeague Managers AssociationBritish ReiningPanathlon ChallengePickleball EnglandInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdGB SnowsportCare to Dance CICBaseball Softball UKBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationWelsh RowingI Trust SportFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingSafe Sport InternationalPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish ShowjumpingOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLondon Fire Brigade Welfare Fund
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Latest News

10 Jul 2025

New Alliance Protect Where We Play campaign launches to highlight risks to playing fields, pitches and sports facilities from proposed planning reforms

New research shows playing fields and pitches deliver at least £2bn in improved wellbeing every year and help keep almost 4 million people active, including 1 million children.

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4 Jul 2025

Policy and Advocacy Update: NHS 10 Year Plan and more

Below we provide an update on a number of our current policy-related workstreams, from the announcement of the NHS 10 Year Plan, to a number of additional issues - including planning reforms, the EHRC consultation on gender, Select and APPG inquiries into Healthy Ageing, and Access to Nature.

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20 Jun 2025

Alliance responds as more details announced from Government following its Spending Review

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes Government’s commitment to investing in community sport, recreation and physical activity, and its recognition of the social and economic value it provides.

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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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