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

Rounders EnglandUnited Teachers of Dance LtdLTA Operations ltdBritish WeightliftingActive EssexDalcroze SocietyDwarf Sports Association UKBritish American Football AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland AthleticsNational Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationUK CoachingBritish Horse SocietyWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationKickboxing GBArchery GBGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyWomen in SportUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationSwimming Teachers' AssociationIce Hockey UKEngland TouchNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdRacecourse Association (The)Youth Sport TrustKeep Fit AssociationLEAPPanathlon ChallengeNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsUKA DanceGreat Britain Savate FederationGB BoxingRoyal Yachting AssociationAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish GymnasticsSpecial Olympics GBEMD UKBritish KitesportsHurlingham Polo AssociationASA Swim England LimitedStreetGames UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdProfessional Golfers' AssociationInclusive SkatingForest School CampsEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdCamping and Caravanning ClubMargaret Morris MovementLeague Managers AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBadminton EnglandLord's TavernersEnglish Schools' Football AssociationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)British TaekwondoBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Grooms AssociationBritish ShootingHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipSkateboard GBAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationBasketball EnglandBritish Wheel of YogaBowls EnglandBoccia EnglandNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)British EventingBritish Mountaineering CouncilBritish Gliding AssociationActive SurreyEngland BoxingSnowsport EnglandBaseball Softball UKBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsFLexercise WLHBBritish WrestlingGreat Britain OutriggerPlay EnglandEton Fives AssociationEngland HockeyFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingUK YouthUK Armed Forces Sports BoardInclusive Sportswear CICBritish Nordic WalkingUK Sports InstituteCommonwealth Games EnglandLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundHaringey Sports DevelopmentSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Living SportAuto-Cycle Union LimitedActive PartnershipsBritish ReiningProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCroquet EnglandGolf Foundation (The)Medau Teachers AssociationBritish EquestrianParkrun LimitedBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationEngland SquashBritish Balloon and Airship ClubUK Deaf SportProfessional Players FederationActivity AllianceUK Ultimate LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportEnglish Bridge UnionMountain TrainingBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish CyclingNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Aikido BoardNational School Sailing AssociationActive DevonBritish Elite Athletes AssociationKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)English Pool AssociationCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)The R&ABritish Para Table TennisYorkshire Sport FoundationAssociation for Physical EducationRoyal Aero ClubSporting EqualsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Paddle UKEnglish Karate FederationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKSportsAidBritish DressageBritish Model Flying AssociationChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksBritish Caving AssociationBritish Judo AssociationBritish SkydivingLeadership Skills FoundationGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Angling TrustDevelopment Through ChallengePolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPentathlon GBSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Volleyball EnglandAOC SportI Trust SportCare to Dance CICWelsh RowingNational Council for Metal DetectingBritish Ice SkatingWheelPowerBritish Horseracing AuthorityBritish RowingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationGreater Manchester MovingThe Royal Navy Sports BoardGoalball UKEngland FencingAssociation of British Climbing WallsAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)English Chess FederationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)British Blind SportActive Kent and MedwayEngland NetballBritish FencingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationEndurance GBInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsRugby Football LeagueGreenhouse SportsBritish Motorcyclists' FederationBritish ShowjumpingLaban Guild InternationalOutdoor Industries AssociationTchoukball UKHorse ScotlandEngland LacrosseEngland KorfballLondon SportBritish Orienteering FederationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland and Wales Cricket BoardLanguage of Dance CentreBritish Triathlon FederationFootball Supporters AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsLimbPowerCountryside AllianceSported FoundationEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationBritish Dance CouncilEngland GolfParkour UKRugby Football Union
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Latest News

20 Apr 2026

Alliance responds to DCMS Select Committee’s “Game On” Inquiry report

We welcome the publication of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s “Game On: Community and School Sport” report, which identifies a series of recommendations to government to strengthen grassroots sport and physical activity.

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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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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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