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

Forest School CampsSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Table Tennis EnglandBritish SkydivingStreetGames UKBritish Ice SkatingEnglish Pool AssociationUK Deaf SportKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Outdoor Industries AssociationBritish TaekwondoDallaglio RugbyWorksEngland AthleticsLeague Managers AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Active Humber LtdEngland SquashAngling TrustAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationSportsAidBowls EnglandBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBaseball Softball UKGreenhouse SportsFootball Association (The)Women in SportPentathlon GBAngling Trades Association (ATA)Swimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Horse SocietyNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Volleyball EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreBritish DanceSport AssociationYouth Sport TrustNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Grooms AssociationBritish DressageBritish WeightliftingTrail Riders FellowshipMountain TrainingFLexercise WLHBPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Orienteering FederationCountryside AllianceCamping and Caravanning ClubBoccia EnglandEngland GolfLiving SportImperial Society of Teachers of DancingLTA Operations ltdPanathlon ChallengeBritish Elite Athletes AssociationThe Sabre TrustAssociation of British Riding SchoolsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEndurance GBMargaret Morris MovementBritish GymnasticsEngland HockeyEnglish Chess FederationBritish Model Flying AssociationRAF Central FundBritish KitesportsActive EssexLord's TavernersFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Wheelchair BasketballGB SnowsportBritish Nordic WalkingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdLEAPPlay EnglandSkateboard GBBritish Judo AssociationBritish American Football AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Triathlon FederationUKA DanceAssociation for Physical EducationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationTchoukball UKNational School Sailing AssociationBadminton EnglandParkour UKUK Ultimate LtdBowls Development AllianceBritish CyclingInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsGoalball UKEngland LacrosseEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Caving AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Mountaineering CouncilPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdRounders EnglandKeep Fit AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsUK CoachingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingActive Kent and MedwayGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyInclusive SkatingSporting EqualsEngland NetballThe R&ASpecial Olympics GBBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLondon Youth RowingEMD UKSafe Sport InternationalGreat Britain OutriggerEton Fives AssociationGreen Lane AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationActive SurreyArchery GBPaddle UKSported FoundationMedau Teachers AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Grounds Management Association LimitedBasketball EnglandBritish RowingASA Swim England LimitedNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdMuslim Sports FoundationKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish EquestrianNational Field Archery SocietyHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationDwarf Sports Association UKI Trust SportEngland TouchUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActivity AllianceUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Paralympic AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Aikido BoardBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Roller Sports Federation LtdSnowsport EnglandSport in MindEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish FencingCroquet EnglandBritish Obstacle SportsWelsh RowingRugby Football LeagueBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationActive DevonAccess Sport CIOBritish Blind SportBritish Dance CouncilLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Commonwealth Games EnglandThe Royal Navy Sports BoardRoyal Yachting AssociationWheelPowerHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationLimbPowerEngland KorfballActive PartnershipsRacecourse Association (The)AOC SportGreater Manchester MovingCare to Dance CICBritish Association of Snowsport Instructors
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Latest News

18 Aug 2026

Alliance responds to announcement on planning reforms

The government has announced that it will be retaining Sport England as a statutory consultee in the planning system.

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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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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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