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

Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKActive Humber LtdEngland LacrossePentathlon GBBoccia EnglandBritish Nordic WalkingBaseball Softball UKLiving SportBowls EnglandDallaglio RugbyWorksMedau Teachers AssociationEngland NetballSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)British Elite Athletes AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAssociation for Physical EducationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainDwarf Sports Association UKASA Swim England LimitedNational Council for Metal DetectingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSnowsport EnglandNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Horseracing AuthoritySafe Sport InternationalBritish Aikido BoardEngland AthleticsLord's TavernersBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationBritish Caving AssociationBasketball EnglandGolf Foundation (The)Kho Kho Federation of EnglandCamping and Caravanning ClubEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdBritish TaekwondoAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Judo AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Outdoor Industries AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationWelsh RowingSporting EqualsLTA Operations ltdMargaret Morris MovementAOC SportRugby Football LeagueAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)British Orienteering FederationEngland TouchBritish Triathlon FederationActive DevonRoyal Yachting AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsActivity AllianceEngland GolfEngland SquashBritish CyclingCroquet EnglandFLexercise WLHBGrounds Management Association LimitedProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish SkydivingTrail Riders FellowshipYouth Sport TrustNational Field Archery SocietyProfessional Golfers' AssociationSport in MindBritish Model Flying AssociationParkour UKInclusive SkatingAngling TrustSkateboard GBActive EssexFootball Association (The)WheelPowerInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish KitesportsYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Chess FederationEMD UKUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationTable Tennis EnglandUK Ultimate LtdBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British GymnasticsCountryside AllianceLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEndurance GBBritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)British Paralympic AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish FencingGreater Manchester MovingSportsAidSpecial Olympics GBGreenhouse SportsBritish Dance CouncilBritish American Football AssociationGreat Britain Savate FederationActive PartnershipsCare to Dance CICVolleyball EnglandUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationArchery GBActive Kent and MedwayLimbPowerPanathlon ChallengeActive SurreyNational Association of Teachers of DancingGoalball UKEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Wheelchair BasketballBowls Development AllianceNational School Sailing AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish WeightliftingSported FoundationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Mountaineering CouncilGreen Lane AssociationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationKeep Fit AssociationRounders EnglandBadminton EnglandLeague Managers AssociationMountain TrainingGreat Britain OutriggerUK Deaf SportBritish Association of Teachers of DancingUK CoachingRacecourse Association (The)I Trust SportSwimming Teachers' AssociationGB SnowsportThe Sabre TrustLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Ice SkatingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdThe Royal Navy Sports BoardUnited Teachers of Dance LtdAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Gliding AssociationDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)London Youth RowingBritish EquestrianBritish Blind SportBritish Obstacle SportsTchoukball UKBritish Water Ski & WakeboardAccess Sport CIOBritish Horse SocietyEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportStreetGames UKForest School CampsHurlingham Polo AssociationLEAPBritish DressageUK Armed Forces Sports BoardNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsThe R&ABritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland HockeyKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UKA DanceBritish RowingEton Fives AssociationEngland KorfballGreat Britain Wheelchair Rugby
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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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