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

Bowls EnglandNational School Sailing AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Triathlon FederationBritish Aikido BoardLeadership Skills FoundationTable Tennis EnglandAOC SportHaringey Sports DevelopmentIce Hockey UKUK Ultimate LtdEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish ReiningEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Medau Teachers AssociationHorse ScotlandNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish American Football AssociationBritish FencingBritish Universities & Colleges SportVolleyball EnglandNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British Judo AssociationRounders EnglandLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundBritish Association of Teachers of DancingRoyal Aero ClubParkrun LimitedTchoukball UKActive EssexRugby Football LeagueCamping and Caravanning ClubAssociation for Physical EducationActive SurreyInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish WeightliftingSportsAidProfessional Golfers' AssociationUKA DanceLEAPEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationEnglish Bridge UnionThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGoalball UKUK YouthBaseball Softball UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Association of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsYouth Sport TrustAuto-Cycle Union LimitedKeep Fit AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandActive PartnershipsEnglish Karate FederationGreat Britain Savate FederationActive Kent and MedwayFLexercise WLHBBritish Dance CouncilLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Model Flying AssociationNordic Walking UKAngling TrustBoccia EnglandUK Deaf SportWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustPlay EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityWelsh RowingHurlingham Polo AssociationBasketball EnglandChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationBritish GymnasticsBritish Blind SportBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPanathlon ChallengeBritish Equestrian VaultingGreat Britain OutriggerFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationGreenhouse SportsBritish Grooms AssociationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Kickboxing GBBritish Wheel of YogaEton Fives AssociationASA Swim England LimitedEnglish Chess FederationForest School CampsPentathlon GBBritish ShowjumpingEngland FencingEndurance GBLTA Operations ltdEMD UKGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingActivity AllianceEngland HockeyBritish Caving AssociationBritish WrestlingEngland NetballChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreBritish ShootingBritish Water Ski & WakeboardInclusive SkatingGB BoxingGreater Manchester MovingRacecourse Association (The)National Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Gliding AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBadminton EnglandPaddle UKEngland TouchDevelopment Through ChallengeDwarf Sports Association UKBritish KitesportsEngland SquashSpecial Olympics GBNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationSkateboard GBBritish CyclingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish EventingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Swimming Teachers' AssociationParkour UKImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Association of Snowsport InstructorsAll Terrain Boarding AssociationLaban Guild InternationalBritish RowingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Horse SocietyTrail Riders FellowshipLeague Managers AssociationSnowsport EnglandLord's TavernersCare to Dance CICActive DevonBritish Motorcyclists' FederationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEngland LacrosseAssociation of British Climbing WallsLondon SportDalcroze SocietyBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland GolfBritish EquestrianSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Paralympic AssociationSported FoundationWomen in SportPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKInclusive Sportswear CICYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish TaekwondoEnglish Pool AssociationPétanque EnglandRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish DressagePolice Community Clubs of Great BritainEngland BoxingGolf Foundation (The)British Ju-Jitsu AssociationFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationCountryside AllianceRugby Football UnionProfessional Players FederationWheelPowerNational Council for Metal DetectingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Mountaineering CouncilHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipMountain TrainingI Trust SportBritish CarriagedrivingEngland AthleticsThe R&AAngling Trades Association (ATA)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationStreetGames UKCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Archery GBUK CoachingUK Sports InstituteGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Ice SkatingMargaret Morris MovementCroquet EnglandActive TogetherDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British SkydivingEngland KorfballInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLimbPowerBritish Para Table TennisBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdSporting EqualsDallaglio RugbyWorksLiving Sport
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Latest News

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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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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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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