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

English Pool AssociationDwarf Sports Association UKGolf Foundation (The)Greenhouse SportsAngling Trades Association (ATA)Professional Players FederationChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Kickboxing GBArchery GBBritish Aikido BoardYorkshire Sport FoundationI Trust SportEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Para Table TennisNational Association of Teachers of DancingChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationAssociation of British Climbing WallsEngland FencingRugby Football UnionNational Field Archery SocietyRounders EnglandAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Care to Dance CICBritish Wheelchair BasketballPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsPlay EnglandPentathlon GBSporting EqualsUK CoachingBritish ShootingParkrun LimitedCamping and Caravanning ClubBritish Orienteering FederationAngling TrustEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Nordic WalkingBowls Development AllianceBritish TaekwondoRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsUK Ultimate LtdSport in MindNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsUKA DanceWheelPowerRacecourse Association (The)British Esports Federation LtdSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Watford FC Community Sports and Education TrustHaringey Sports DevelopmentBritish Equestrian VaultingLong Distance Walkers Association LtdCommonwealth Games EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdPétanque EnglandProfessional Cricketers' AssociationBritish Foosball AssociationEngland NetballLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundFootball Supporters AssociationCroquet EnglandBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationVolleyball EnglandEngland KorfballGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Judo AssociationBritish Universities & Colleges SportBritish WrestlingAssociation of British Riding SchoolsBritish Ice SkatingLEAPMountain TrainingGB BoxingWelsh RowingStreetGames UKASA Swim England LimitedEngland BoxingDevelopment Through ChallengeBritish DressageGreat Britain OutriggerBritish CarriagedrivingWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLeadership Skills FoundationBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationLTA Operations ltdGreat Britain Savate FederationBritish Horse SocietyGreater Manchester MovingBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingEngland GolfLanguage of Dance CentreBadminton EnglandEnglish Bridge UnionBritish ShowjumpingEngland LacrosseActive EssexEnglish Chess FederationBritish EventingUK Armed Forces Sports BoardEndurance GBBritish Balloon and Airship ClubBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationBritish Mountaineering CouncilAssociation for Physical EducationSportsAidBritish American Football AssociationEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdNational School Sailing AssociationBritish ReiningInclusive Sportswear CICBoccia EnglandBritish Triathlon FederationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKActive TogetherEngland SquashSafe Sport InternationalBritish KitesportsKeep Fit AssociationNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdBasketball EnglandBritish Caving AssociationBaseball Softball UKActive PartnershipsHorse ScotlandEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationLaban Guild InternationalTchoukball UKBritish Motorcyclists' FederationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdBritish Gliding AssociationActive DevonBritish Association of American Square Dance ClubsTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Model Flying AssociationUK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu AssociationUK Sports InstituteForest School CampsSkateboard GBBritish DanceSport AssociationHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipThe R&ABritish EquestrianEnglish Karate FederationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationMuslim Sports FoundationBritish Dance CouncilTable Tennis EnglandLimbPowerDallaglio RugbyWorksNational Council for Metal DetectingLeague Managers AssociationBritish GymnasticsBritish Grooms AssociationPickleball EnglandBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationDalcroze SocietyEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)United Teachers of Dance LtdBritish CyclingRAF Central FundEMD UKParkour UKInternational Dance Teachers AssociationBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)Paddle UKBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationGoalball UKBritish Wheel of YogaDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British RowingBritish SkydivingEngland HockeySpecial Olympics GBAOC SportInclusive SkatingFLexercise WLHBMargaret Morris MovementLondon SportYouth Sport TrustBritish Blind SportEngland TouchRoyal Aero ClubActive Kent and MedwayBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingCountryside AllianceEnglish Amateur Dancesport AssociationAuto-Cycle Union LimitedLiving SportAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsSported FoundationRoyal Yachting AssociationEton Fives AssociationPanathlon ChallengeThe Royal Navy Sports BoardChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsOutdoor Industries AssociationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)England AthleticsBowls EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityUK Deaf SportBritish WeightliftingWomen in SportBritish Obstacle SportsSnowsport EnglandMedau Teachers AssociationLord's TavernersSwimming Teachers' AssociationRugby Football LeagueActive Humber LtdFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingProfessional Golfers' AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)UK YouthActive SurreyThe Sabre TrustActivity AllianceSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)All Terrain Boarding Association
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Latest News

22 Jan 2026

Chair and Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition appointed

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is delighted to confirm former Rugby Football League (RFL) CEO, Ralph Rimmer OBE, as the Chair and Jack Baker as Deputy Chair of the new NGB Coalition.

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20 Jan 2026

Andy Sutch – London Federation of Sport and Recreation

It is with immense sadness that the Sport and Recreation Alliance learned of Andy Sutch’s passing last week, and we send our deepest condolences to Andy’s family and friends.

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26 Nov 2025

Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to Autumn Budget 2025

This afternoon, the Chancellor delivered her Budget speech to Parliament, outlining decisions on tax and spending.

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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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