Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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 Dance CouncilBritish Equestrian VaultingAuto-Cycle Union LimitedEnglish Chess FederationNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Aikido BoardBritish DressageAssociation of British Riding SchoolsRoyal Aero ClubParkour UKWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Para Table TennisEngland TouchEngland LacrosseLTA Operations ltdWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Mountaineering CouncilLiving SportBritish Blind SportBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationActive Kent and MedwayUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBoccia EnglandPanathlon ChallengeGreat Britain Savate FederationInclusive SkatingEngland BoxingActive SurreyMountain TrainingAssociation for Physical EducationTable Tennis EnglandBritish American Football AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationHorse ScotlandBritish RowingBritish ShootingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)The Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Judo AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish TaekwondoGreat Britain OutriggerBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish EquestrianFootball Supporters AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationBritish KitesportsBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Gliding AssociationBaseball Softball UKGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEton Fives AssociationThe R&ABritish GymnasticsInclusive Sportswear CICBasketball EnglandRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsUK Ultimate LtdI Trust SportRoyal Yachting AssociationSportsAidEngland HockeyLong Distance Walkers Association LtdAngling TrustGoalball UKGB BoxingUK YouthRugby Football LeagueBritish ShowjumpingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsDallaglio RugbyWorksNational Association of Teachers of DancingAssociation of British Climbing WallsCare to Dance CICSnowsport EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)WheelPowerLondon SportFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish EventingEngland GolfDevelopment Through ChallengeBadminton EnglandSported FoundationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Margaret Morris MovementAOC SportAll Terrain Boarding AssociationActivity AllianceFLexercise WLHBPentathlon GBNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British SkydivingStreetGames UKGrounds Management Association LimitedPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland NetballUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEngland SquashAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Volleyball EnglandUKA DanceYouth Sport TrustGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Balloon and Airship ClubKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Wheel of YogaBritish Horse SocietyBritish WrestlingSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationEngland FencingPlay EnglandLEAPInternational Dance Teachers AssociationKickboxing GBSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationLaban Guild InternationalBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationPétanque EnglandBritish ReiningRounders EnglandProfessional Players FederationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKLord's TavernersNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdUK Deaf SportBritish Ice SkatingBowls EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland AthleticsActive EssexHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Model Flying AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationBritish WeightliftingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationRacecourse Association (The)Angling Trades Association (ATA)Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Sporting EqualsActive DevonChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish CyclingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardGreater Manchester MovingNational Council for Metal DetectingEMD UKTrail Riders FellowshipChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreUK Sports InstituteRugby Football UnionPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationOutdoor Industries AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationPaddle UKBritish Horseracing AuthorityCommonwealth Games EnglandWelsh RowingFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipGolf Foundation (The)ASA Swim England LimitedBritish Caving AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsArchery GBCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)British Universities & Colleges SportBritish CarriagedrivingEnglish Karate FederationBritish Triathlon FederationCountryside AllianceBritish FencingEnglish Bridge UnionAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEngland KorfballParkrun LimitedForest School CampsActive PartnershipsDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Nordic WalkingKeep Fit AssociationEnglish Pool AssociationWomen in SportCroquet EnglandLeague Managers AssociationGreenhouse SportsSkateboard GBDalcroze SocietyLimbPowerImperial Society of Teachers of DancingSpecial Olympics GBIce Hockey UKYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Paralympic AssociationUK CoachingEndurance GBTchoukball UKEnglish Indoor Bowling Association Ltd
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Latest News

20 Apr 2026

Alliance responds to DCMS Select Committee’s “Game On” Inquiry report

We welcome the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s “Game On: Community and School Sport” report, which identifies a series of recommendations to government to strengthen grassroots sport and physical activity.

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10 Apr 2026

Key appointments to the Alliance’s NGB Coalition Management Committee confirmed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm appointments to the National Governing Body (NGB) Coalition Management Committee, alongside existing NGB Coalition Division Chair, Ralph Rimmer OBE, and Deputy Chair, Jack Baker.

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27 Mar 2026

Alliance welcomes Justine Baynes to the Board

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to welcome Justine Baynes to the Board to fill a casual vacancy.

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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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