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

Association of British Climbing WallsFLexercise WLHBDallaglio RugbyWorksEnglish Chess FederationGoalball UKEMD UKUK Ultimate LtdWelsh RowingBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish RowingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationPaddle UKLimbPowerGreenhouse SportsThe Sabre TrustNational School Sailing AssociationLondon Youth RowingBritish Wheelchair BasketballCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Dance CouncilEnglish Schools' Football AssociationVolleyball EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBritish Triathlon FederationProfessional Golfers' AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish CyclingImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationMountain TrainingBritish TaekwondoWomen in SportActivity AllianceBritish Aikido BoardBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Judo AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationStreetGames UKBritish DressageLord's TavernersBadminton EnglandBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland NetballLong Distance Walkers Association LtdAOC SportTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationBritish KitesportsI Trust SportUKA DanceBritish Gliding AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdActive DevonActive PartnershipsActive SurreyAngling Trades Association (ATA)British Nordic WalkingPentathlon GBGreen Lane AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British American Football AssociationYouth Sport TrustAssociation for Physical EducationKeep Fit AssociationFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Motorcyclists' FederationWheelPowerParkour UKBritish GymnasticsASA Swim England LimitedActive Humber LtdBritish Caving AssociationTchoukball UKGrounds Management Association LimitedEngland KorfballBowls Development AllianceLeague Managers AssociationArchery GBRacecourse Association (The)British Ice SkatingSwimming Teachers' AssociationBritish Grooms AssociationGreater Manchester MovingLEAPBasketball EnglandGB SnowsportSporting EqualsBoccia EnglandBritish DanceSport AssociationBritish SkydivingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardGreat Britain OutriggerEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationSportsAidBowls EnglandBritish Orienteering FederationLTA Operations ltdEndurance GBPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainEngland GolfMargaret Morris MovementGreat Britain Savate FederationUK Deaf SportEngland HockeySpecial Olympics GBKho Kho Federation of EnglandSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Baseball Softball UKAngling TrustCare to Dance CICBritish Elite Athletes AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Horse SocietyBritish FencingBritish Student Taekwondo FederationBritish EquestrianEngland AthleticsSafe Sport InternationalUK CoachingNational Council for Metal DetectingRounders EnglandThe Royal Navy Sports BoardPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKEngland BoxingAccess Sport CIOBritish Obstacle SportsUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationCroquet EnglandGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyPanathlon ChallengeBritish WeightliftingSported FoundationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationGolf Foundation (The)British Ballet Organization Ltd (bbodance)Active Kent and MedwayLanguage of Dance CentreWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationForest School CampsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Active EssexUnited Teachers of Dance LtdDwarf Sports Association UKAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsEngland LacrosseBritish Model Flying AssociationNational Field Archery SocietyDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Sub-Aqua Club (The)The R&AMedau Teachers AssociationSnowsport EnglandPlay EnglandBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationRAF Central FundEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdLiving SportYorkshire Sport FoundationRugby Football LeagueBritish Association of Teachers of DancingCountryside AllianceSkateboard GBHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipEton Fives AssociationEngland SquashBritish Mountaineering CouncilTable Tennis EnglandSport in MindBritish Blind SportFootball Association (The)England TouchAssociation of British Riding SchoolsInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsHurlingham Polo AssociationInclusive SkatingNational Association of Teachers of DancingMuslim Sports Foundation
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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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