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

England LacrosseBritish CyclingNational School Sailing AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBowls EnglandSported FoundationEMD UKBasketball EnglandGoalball UKBritish DanceSport AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipSport in MindBritish Paralympic AssociationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Elite Athletes AssociationPanathlon ChallengeGreen Lane AssociationLord's TavernersLimbPowerUK Armed Forces Sports BoardUK Deaf SportChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Imperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Aikido BoardUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdActive EssexBadminton EnglandProfessional Golfers' AssociationI Trust SportRugby Football LeagueInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British Triathlon FederationSkateboard GBAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Orienteering FederationBritish Horse SocietyRoyal Yachting AssociationUK Ultimate LtdNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsThe Sabre TrustThe R&AAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Blind SportBritish Caving AssociationActivity AllianceLEAPUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationSportsAidRounders EnglandGB SnowsportLanguage of Dance CentreDwarf Sports Association UKDallaglio RugbyWorksAngling Trades Association (ATA)Muslim Sports FoundationBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish Obstacle SportsEngland GolfEnglish Pool AssociationEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Ice SkatingActive Kent and MedwayPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish EquestrianCountryside AllianceProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish TaekwondoBritish Dance CouncilArchery GBEndurance GBEngland NetballBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEngland SquashBritish GymnasticsBritish Gliding AssociationWelsh RowingASA Swim England LimitedFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBaseball Softball UKHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportSwimming Teachers' AssociationNational Association of Teachers of DancingUK CoachingGrounds Management Association LimitedCare to Dance CICNational Field Archery SocietySnowsport EnglandInclusive SkatingBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British Motorcyclists' FederationNational Council for Metal DetectingCroquet EnglandSporting EqualsLTA Operations ltdYouth Sport TrustEngland HockeyEnglish Schools' Football AssociationActive DevonBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardTchoukball UKSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British American Football AssociationFLexercise WLHBNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdLiving SportBoccia EnglandBritish DressageMedau Teachers AssociationEngland AthleticsBritish KitesportsBritish Nordic WalkingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish FencingWheelPowerInternational Dance Teachers AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish WeightliftingVolleyball EnglandMargaret Morris MovementBritish Mountaineering CouncilRacecourse Association (The)Greenhouse SportsUKA DanceKho Kho Federation of EnglandForest School CampsKeep Fit AssociationBritish RowingAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsYorkshire Sport FoundationLeague Managers AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdAngling TrustGreater Manchester MovingSpecial Olympics GBOutdoor Industries AssociationEngland KorfballBritish Judo AssociationEton Fives AssociationBritish SkydivingEngland TouchGolf Foundation (The)London Youth RowingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainStreetGames UKBritish Horseracing AuthorityCamping and Caravanning ClubBowls Development AllianceGreat Britain OutriggerMountain TrainingActive Humber LtdParkour UKSafe Sport InternationalActive PartnershipsBritish Grooms AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Association of British Climbing WallsCommonwealth Games EnglandAccess Sport CIOFootball Association (The)Long Distance Walkers Association LtdEnglish Chess FederationHurlingham Polo AssociationPentathlon GBAOC SportActive SurreyTable Tennis England
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Latest News

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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14 Jul 2026

Sport and Recreation Alliance supports star-studded IWG Global Summit 2026

The Sport and Recreation Alliance was delighted to join over 900 delegates from around the world from 9-11 July, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham, for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport Global Summit 2026.

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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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