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

British Blind SportWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationInclusive SkatingMedau Teachers AssociationBritish DanceSport AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)United Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKSafe Sport InternationalPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainAll Terrain Boarding AssociationLong Distance Walkers Association LtdSport in MindDwarf Sports Association UKBritish Wheelchair BasketballTrail Riders FellowshipMountain TrainingNational Field Archery SocietyBritish Caving AssociationBritish RowingNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationLeague Managers AssociationSpecial Olympics GBBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Keep Fit AssociationBoccia EnglandAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)LimbPowerAngling TrustKho Kho Federation of EnglandGreat Britain Savate FederationBaseball Softball UKLord's TavernersBritish Motorcyclists' FederationUKA DanceGreat Britain OutriggerBritish GymnasticsUK CoachingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsCamping and Caravanning ClubGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEngland HockeyBritish Gliding AssociationMargaret Morris MovementBowls EnglandBritish SkydivingBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationActive DevonRugby Football UnionNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdGreenhouse SportsYorkshire Sport FoundationUK Ultimate LtdSportsAidGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingOutdoor Industries AssociationRounders EnglandTable Tennis EnglandBritish Dance CouncilBritish CyclingSwimming Teachers' AssociationSporting EqualsVolleyball EnglandBritish DressageCare to Dance CICBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)London Youth RowingBritish Association of Teachers of DancingI Trust SportGreater Manchester MovingBasketball EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish WeightliftingAOC SportGreen Lane AssociationArchery GBBritish Judo AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCountryside AllianceAccess Sport CIOEngland SquashEngland KorfballAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Orienteering FederationGoalball UKActivity AllianceInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Ice SkatingActive Humber LtdBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish American Football AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationEton Fives AssociationWheelPowerImperial Society of Teachers of DancingStreetGames UKAssociation for Physical EducationThe Sabre TrustParkour UKFootball Association (The)The Royal Navy Sports BoardNational Council for Metal DetectingEngland NetballBritish Nordic WalkingUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationBadminton EnglandEngland GolfEngland TouchBritish Mountaineering CouncilRAF Central FundCroquet EnglandTchoukball UKActive Kent and MedwayBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationPentathlon GBLTA Operations ltdFLexercise WLHBEnglish Chess FederationBritish Horse SocietyEngland AthleticsEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationWelsh RowingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsPlay EnglandHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipBritish Horseracing AuthorityGB SnowsportUnited Teachers of Dance LtdBowls Development AllianceInternational Dance Teachers AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreLEAPEnglish Pool AssociationWomen in SportLiving SportActive EssexDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)National School Sailing AssociationThe R&ABritish Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Snowsport EnglandUK Deaf SportASA Swim England LimitedBritish Grooms AssociationActive PartnershipsEMD UKBritish TaekwondoBritish Model Flying AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationEngland LacrosseEndurance GBPaddle UKForest School CampsRugby Football LeagueGrounds Management Association LimitedCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish FencingHurlingham Polo AssociationBritish Aikido BoardBritish Obstacle SportsYouth Sport TrustRacecourse Association (The)Panathlon ChallengeUK Armed Forces Sports BoardSported FoundationEngland BoxingSkateboard GBGolf Foundation (The)British KitesportsNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)Royal Yachting AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksActive SurreyBritish EquestrianBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Water Ski & Wakeboard
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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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