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

Dwarf Sports Association UKAOC SportAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationNational School Sailing AssociationRoyal Aero ClubBowls EnglandInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Paralympic AssociationEngland GolfBritish Grooms AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)WheelPowerCroquet EnglandForest School CampsBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardLeague Managers AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationMargaret Morris MovementLord's TavernersPanathlon ChallengeBritish Elite Athletes AssociationBritish Nordic WalkingPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKBritish American Football AssociationUK CoachingEngland BoxingGolf Foundation (The)EMD UKAuto-Cycle Union LimitedImperial Society of Teachers of DancingChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Universities & Colleges SportSporting EqualsRugby Football LeaguePétanque EnglandUK Deaf SportWomen in SportBritish Horseracing AuthorityGreenhouse SportsBritish RowingGreat Britain OutriggerBritish GymnasticsBritish Triathlon FederationASA Swim England LimitedInclusive SkatingBritish Balloon and Airship ClubRounders EnglandNational Association of Teachers of DancingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Ice SkatingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationLTA Operations ltdUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish CyclingParkrun LimitedBritish TaekwondoRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsBritish ShootingBritish Blind SportYouth Sport TrustWelsh RowingEnglish Karate FederationBritish Orienteering FederationBadminton EnglandBritish Model Flying AssociationTchoukball UKCommonwealth Games EnglandActive TogetherNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British WrestlingBritish FencingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationKeep Fit AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustUnited Teachers of Dance LtdEngland SquashEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdActive EssexLimbPowerFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsEnglish Bridge UnionUKA DanceSnowsport EnglandGB BoxingAngling TrustYorkshire Sport FoundationNational Council for Metal DetectingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingUK YouthLaban Guild InternationalRugby Football UnionBritish Equestrian VaultingBoccia EnglandI Trust SportRoyal Yachting AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish DressageBritish SkydivingEnglish Pool AssociationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsInclusive Sportswear CICGoalball UKVolleyball EnglandPlay EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationEngland FencingActive Kent and MedwayEngland and Wales Cricket BoardStreetGames UKBritish EventingLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundEton Fives AssociationBritish EquestrianBritish CarriagedrivingMountain TrainingEndurance GBSportsAidUK Ultimate LtdCare to Dance CICNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish Mountaineering CouncilBasketball EnglandMedau Teachers AssociationBritish KitesportsEngland NetballCamping and Caravanning ClubAssociation of British Climbing WallsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationSported FoundationAngling Trades Association (ATA)England Kabaddi Federation (UK)FLexercise WLHBEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationActivity AllianceBritish Wheel of YogaHurlingham Polo AssociationSpecial Olympics GBGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Active SurreyInternational Dance Teachers AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingPaddle UKAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish ShowjumpingDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Racecourse Association (The)Parkour UKLanguage of Dance CentreLEAPEngland AthleticsThe Royal Navy Sports BoardSkateboard GBFootball Supporters AssociationEngland HockeyCountryside AllianceGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Para Table TennisProfessional Players FederationHaringey Sports DevelopmentHorse ScotlandGreater Manchester MovingKickboxing GBSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Dalcroze SocietyEnglish Schools' Football AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainTable Tennis EnglandActive DevonEngland LacrosseBritish Caving AssociationBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish ReiningBritish Judo AssociationLeadership Skills FoundationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipPentathlon GBBritish Aikido BoardActive PartnershipsThe R&AUK Sports InstituteSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Swimming Teachers' AssociationIce Hockey UKEngland KorfballLondon SportAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdLiving SportAssociation for Physical EducationDevelopment Through ChallengeEngland TouchArchery GBEnglish Chess FederationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Dance CouncilBritish Horse SocietyCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)British WeightliftingBritish Gliding Association
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Latest News

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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20 Mar 2026

Alliance invited to Downing Street to celebrate grassroots sport alongside Prime Minister

On Monday 16 March, the Alliance joined the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, as well as members and sector partners, at 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating grassroots sport.

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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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