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

AOC SportBritish Ice SkatingNational Field Archery SocietyYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdDallaglio RugbyWorksBowls EnglandEnglish Pool AssociationLimbPowerASA Swim England LimitedThe Sabre TrustEndurance GBFLexercise WLHBGreenhouse SportsEngland GolfUK Ultimate LtdBritish Model Flying AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationParkour UKBritish Orienteering FederationLeague Managers AssociationArchery GBBritish GymnasticsBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingSnowsport EnglandBritish Aikido BoardBritish Judo AssociationActive SurreyAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEMD UKKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Badminton EnglandAssociation for Physical EducationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSwimming Teachers' AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Active PartnershipsSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsCroquet EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationInclusive SkatingLEAPThe R&ANorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Paralympic AssociationSkateboard GBBritish CyclingBritish Gliding AssociationBowls Development AllianceGolf Foundation (The)SportsAidBritish Obstacle SportsLanguage of Dance CentreAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Caving AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Blind SportAll Terrain Boarding AssociationGoalball UKEngland SquashBritish DressageLiving SportEton Fives AssociationVolleyball EnglandAccess Sport CIOI Trust SportActive Kent and MedwayEngland LacrosseBritish Dance CouncilBritish Motorcyclists' FederationLTA Operations ltdUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedBaseball Softball UKWelsh RowingCare to Dance CICBritish Elite Athletes AssociationRounders EnglandBritish Triathlon FederationActive DevonBritish Horseracing AuthorityPaddle UKHurlingham Polo AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyEnglish Chess FederationNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdGreater Manchester MovingBritish WeightliftingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEngland TouchSporting EqualsWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationUK Deaf SportYouth Sport TrustOutdoor Industries AssociationSport in MindActive EssexDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British American Football AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilKeep Fit AssociationNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsKho Kho Federation of EnglandBritish Grooms AssociationAngling TrustFootball Association (The)North Yorkshire Sport LtdDwarf Sports Association UKCountryside AllianceSafe Sport InternationalBritish FencingUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationGreen Lane AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBoccia EnglandBritish KitesportsBritish RowingNational Council for Metal DetectingWheelPowerUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish TaekwondoBasketball EnglandRugby Football LeagueBritish Horse SocietyUKA DanceBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Special Olympics GBEngland NetballLong Distance Walkers Association LtdSported FoundationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland HockeyMountain TrainingRoyal Yachting AssociationForest School CampsHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipMargaret Morris MovementEngland KorfballBritish Nordic WalkingRacecourse Association (The)England AthleticsUnited Teachers of Dance LtdUK CoachingBritish DanceSport AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Wheelchair BasketballEnglish Schools' Football AssociationActivity AllianceBritish Water Ski & WakeboardBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Table Tennis EnglandPlay EnglandChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPentathlon GBProfessional Golfers' AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationTchoukball UKTrail Riders FellowshipLord's TavernersMuslim Sports FoundationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish EquestrianPanathlon ChallengeAssociation of British Climbing WallsGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish SkydivingLondon Youth RowingGB SnowsportActive Humber LtdGreat Britain OutriggerStreetGames UK
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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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