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

National Field Archery SocietyCommonwealth Games EnglandEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Sport in MindBowls EnglandPlay EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish FencingThe R&AAssociation of British Climbing WallsForest School CampsI Trust SportBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationLondon SportParkour UKLeadership Skills FoundationLord's TavernersInclusive SkatingKickboxing GBThe Sabre TrustDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Royal Yachting AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdLanguage of Dance CentreGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Paralympic AssociationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingBritish Grooms AssociationBritish Horseracing AuthorityArchery GBUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Universities & Colleges SportCamping and Caravanning ClubEngland GolfEngland SquashDwarf Sports Association UKGreat Britain Savate FederationSkateboard GBAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsParkrun LimitedBasketball EnglandPaddle UKBritish Horse SocietyBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Swimming Teachers' AssociationNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish EventingEngland TouchEMD UKSpecial Olympics GBBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Motorcyclists' FederationAssociation for Physical EducationActivity AllianceNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)English Pool AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish GymnasticsWheelPowerVolleyball EnglandEngland BoxingLiving SportActive DevonYorkshire Sport FoundationLeague Managers AssociationTchoukball UKOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland AthleticsRugby Football LeagueFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsUKA DanceEngland KorfballLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationSported FoundationRoyal Aero ClubBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Obstacle SportsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationUnited Teachers of Dance LtdAssociation of British Riding SchoolsFLexercise WLHBEton Fives AssociationMedau Teachers AssociationPanathlon ChallengeEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationBritish American Football AssociationRugby Football UnionBritish EquestrianInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Para Table TennisCare to Dance CICBritish Nordic WalkingHorse ScotlandWelsh RowingChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Racecourse Association (The)Guild of Professional Teachers of DancingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipProfessional Players FederationBritish CyclingEnglish Karate FederationBritish Aikido BoardChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationUK Sports InstituteMargaret Morris MovementKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Greater Manchester MovingNational School Sailing AssociationActive SurreyInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsHurlingham Polo AssociationSnowsport EnglandTrail Riders FellowshipSporting EqualsBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationCountryside AllianceDevelopment Through ChallengeASA Swim England LimitedProfessional Cricketers' AssociationAngling TrustAuto-Cycle Union LimitedIce Hockey UKWomen in SportUK YouthGolf Foundation (The)LimbPowerEngland FencingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Ice SkatingProfessional Golfers' AssociationStreetGames UKUK Ultimate LtdBritish Model Flying AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBadminton EnglandAll Terrain Boarding AssociationKeep Fit AssociationBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish KitesportsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish Mountaineering CouncilMountain TrainingSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)English Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Blind SportBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish ShowjumpingAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Judo AssociationUK CoachingBowls Development AllianceBritish RowingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsPentathlon GBCroquet EnglandBritish WrestlingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainBaseball Softball UKActive Kent and MedwayBritish Balloon and Airship ClubSportsAidBritish ShootingDallaglio RugbyWorksAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)GB BoxingSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)English Bridge UnionAOC SportBritish TaekwondoGreenhouse SportsEngland and Wales Cricket BoardLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish DressageEngland NetballThe Royal Navy Sports BoardBoccia EnglandBritish Water Ski & WakeboardImperial Society of Teachers of DancingGreat Britain OutriggerLaban Guild InternationalBritish Wheel of YogaActive Humber LtdEngland HockeyBritish SkydivingBritish WeightliftingActive PartnershipsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationYouth Sport TrustEndurance GBFootball Supporters AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)LEAPBritish ReiningBritish Caving AssociationLTA Operations ltdEnglish Chess FederationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdGoalball UKBritish Orienteering FederationEngland LacrosseBritish Triathlon FederationUK Deaf SportRounders EnglandInternational Dance Teachers AssociationActive EssexHaringey Sports DevelopmentNational Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools
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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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