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

Active Kent and MedwayRacecourse Association (The)English Indoor Bowling Association LtdAngling TrustPaddle UKHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSnowsport EnglandSafe Sport InternationalBritish Ice SkatingRoyal Yachting AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Model Flying AssociationStreetGames UKGrounds Management Association LimitedEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish American Football AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingSport in MindNational Council for Metal DetectingAssociation for Physical EducationBritish GymnasticsSpecial Olympics GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish DanceSport AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Nordic WalkingGreen Lane AssociationThe R&AActive EssexUKA DanceNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Women in SportTchoukball UKBritish Judo AssociationGolf Foundation (The)Volleyball EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Greater Manchester MovingUnited Teachers of Dance LtdYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Aikido BoardBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Pool AssociationUK CoachingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdEngland GolfBritish RowingBritish KitesportsBritish Obstacle SportsBaseball Softball UKLondon Youth RowingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Mountaineering CouncilUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEngland HockeyBritish Paralympic AssociationYouth Sport TrustChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationTable Tennis EnglandFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsOutdoor Industries AssociationASA Swim England LimitedBritish Grooms AssociationPlay EnglandSportsAidWelsh RowingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationLEAPSkateboard GBKeep Fit AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsDallaglio RugbyWorksRugby Football LeagueLiving SportEngland TouchBasketball EnglandGreat Britain OutriggerEngland LacrosseHurlingham Polo AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British EquestrianDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Active PartnershipsLTA Operations ltdLimbPowerBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGreenhouse SportsEngland SquashActivity AllianceBritish Orienteering FederationSporting EqualsRAF Central FundUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Caving AssociationEnglish Chess FederationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish DressageCroquet EnglandLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Horse SocietyActive DevonBritish Horseracing AuthorityAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Active Humber LtdInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRounders EnglandNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Inclusive SkatingUK Ultimate LtdEMD UKAOC SportBowls EnglandSported FoundationArchery GBKho Kho Federation of EnglandUK Deaf SportImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish FencingDwarf Sports Association UKPentathlon GBBoccia EnglandBritish Motorcyclists' FederationMargaret Morris MovementBritish Wheelchair BasketballMountain TrainingAccess Sport CIOAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Triathlon FederationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsEngland KorfballBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationFootball Association (The)England NetballEndurance GBBritish SkydivingCommonwealth Games EnglandLeague Managers AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainGB SnowsportPanathlon ChallengeNational Field Archery SocietyForest School CampsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Badminton EnglandEngland AthleticsNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish WeightliftingBritish Gliding AssociationBritish Blind SportCamping and Caravanning ClubMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsNational School Sailing AssociationEton Fives AssociationBowls Development AllianceI Trust SportProfessional Cricketers' AssociationLord's TavernersActive SurreyBritish TaekwondoLanguage of Dance CentreCare to Dance CICRugby Football UnionBritish CyclingGoalball UKFLexercise WLHBUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationThe Sabre TrustEngland BoxingCountryside AllianceGreat Britain Savate FederationWheelPowerWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Student Taekwondo FederationParkour UKMedau Teachers AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle Professionals
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Latest News

15 Sep 2026

Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award nominations open as 2026 Annual General Meeting confirmed for 12 November

Nominations for the Alliance’s Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award have opened ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on 12 November.

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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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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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