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

Activity AllianceWelsh RowingASA Swim England LimitedLanguage of Dance CentreGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Lord's TavernersNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdNational Council for Metal DetectingParkour UKNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdAngling Trades Association (ATA)Countryside AllianceBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBaseball Softball UKUK Ultimate LtdMuslim Sports FoundationLeague Managers AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationGolf Foundation (The)British Gliding AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationMountain TrainingAOC SportGoalball UKBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationSkateboard GBCroquet EnglandGB SnowsportCamping and Caravanning ClubSnowsport EnglandEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdLong Distance Walkers Association LtdPanathlon ChallengeBritish Judo AssociationBritish KitesportsSported FoundationEngland NetballEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Nordic WalkingUKA DanceBritish Paralympic AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardWomen in SportAssociation of British Climbing WallsCommonwealth Games EnglandMedau Teachers AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish DanceSport AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsLimbPowerEnglish Schools' Football AssociationStreetGames UKBritish DressageBritish Caving AssociationBritish Aikido BoardBritish GymnasticsHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Dance CouncilTable Tennis EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish CyclingKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Bowls Development AllianceBritish Horse SocietyBritish Model Flying AssociationAccess Sport CIONational School Sailing AssociationBritish SkydivingBritish TaekwondoBasketball EnglandBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBowls EnglandBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Active PartnershipsThe R&ABadminton EnglandBritish WeightliftingSpecial Olympics GBBritish American Football AssociationUK CoachingBritish Elite Athletes AssociationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsEngland HockeyBritish RowingEngland SquashRugby Football LeagueSportsAidSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)National Field Archery SocietyMargaret Morris MovementEngland KorfballCare to Dance CICRounders EnglandForest School CampsProfessional Golfers' AssociationYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationSport in MindDallaglio RugbyWorksTrail Riders FellowshipKeep Fit AssociationPlay EnglandPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKI Trust SportTchoukball UKRacecourse Association (The)Paddle UKBritish Triathlon FederationAngling TrustOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland GolfBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEndurance GBDwarf Sports Association UKPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBritish Ice SkatingUK Deaf SportInclusive SkatingSafe Sport InternationalBritish Wheelchair BasketballLondon Youth RowingProfessional Cricketers' AssociationGrounds Management Association LimitedGreat Britain OutriggerAssociation for Physical EducationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationActive Kent and MedwayAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsUK Armed Forces Sports BoardActive SurreyGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Mountaineering CouncilSporting EqualsActive EssexWheelPowerBritish FencingGreater Manchester MovingEMD UKLTA Operations ltdLiving SportThe Sabre TrustVolleyball EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingRoyal Yachting AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdEton Fives AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityAll Terrain Boarding AssociationAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Green Lane AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardFootball Association (The)British Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEngland TouchPentathlon GBLEAPRAF Central FundChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBoccia EnglandActive Humber LtdEngland AthleticsEnglish Chess FederationHurlingham Polo AssociationKho Kho Federation of EnglandWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationGreenhouse SportsBritish EquestrianFLexercise WLHBArchery GBYouth Sport TrustEngland LacrosseBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish Blind SportActive Devon
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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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