Creating a happier and healthier nation
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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 RowingActive PartnershipsRoyal Aero ClubNational Association of Teachers of DancingEMD UKBritish Gliding AssociationPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)North Yorkshire Sport LtdLTA Operations ltdParkour UKBowls EnglandYorkshire Sport FoundationEnglish Karate FederationBritish DressageLEAPGB BoxingLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationLeadership Skills FoundationRugby Football UnionBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish EventingAssociation of British Climbing WallsEngland BoxingBritish CarriagedrivingBritish Mountaineering CouncilAngling TrustEngland SquashBritish Blind SportNational School Sailing AssociationBaseball Softball UKBritish Ju-Jitsu AssociationBritish Aikido BoardInclusive SkatingUK CoachingBritish ReiningMedau Teachers AssociationRoyal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsInclusive Sportswear CICUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationAOC SportBritish Water Ski & WakeboardFootball Supporters AssociationGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingBritish Ice SkatingGreenhouse SportsEnglish Bridge UnionUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationActive EssexKickboxing GBInternational Dance Teachers AssociationUK Ultimate LtdLord's TavernersThe R&ARacecourse Association (The)Greater Manchester MovingPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainI Trust SportBritish Association of Snowsport InstructorsBritish Orienteering FederationPlay EnglandBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationCare to Dance CICSportsAidBritish Dance CouncilUnited Teachers of Dance LtdGreat Britain Savate FederationGreat Britain OutriggerBasketball EnglandBritish Equestrian VaultingBritish Wheel of YogaHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)Dallaglio RugbyWorksBritish CyclingHaringey Sports DevelopmentAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)London SportEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationSported FoundationEngland HockeyTchoukball UKLong Distance Walkers Association LtdStreetGames UKBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationAssociation of British Riding SchoolsSpecial Olympics GBPanathlon ChallengeEngland GolfInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsBritish Elite Athletes AssociationEton Fives AssociationMountain TrainingBritish SkydivingBritish FencingPétanque EnglandNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsGoalball UKIce Hockey UKBritish Caving AssociationProfessional Cricketers' AssociationCamping and Caravanning ClubActive SurreyEngland LacrosseGrounds Management Association LimitedAssociation for Physical EducationBritish Nordic WalkingForest School CampsWelsh RowingBritish ShowjumpingArchery GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish GymnasticsEngland NetballUK Sports InstituteEngland KorfballRounders EnglandWheelPowerBritish Triathlon FederationImperial Society of Teachers of DancingUK YouthTrail Riders FellowshipBritish American Football AssociationRugby Football LeagueBritish Motorcyclists' FederationFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingUKA DanceBritish Judo AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)Skateboard GBBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationProfessional Golfers' AssociationLaban Guild InternationalDalcroze SocietyProfessional Players FederationYouth Sport TrustBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)National Council for Metal DetectingLiving SportBritish Balloon and Airship ClubSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Badminton EnglandBritish Horseracing AuthorityAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Horse SocietyASA Swim England LimitedCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)Pentathlon GBHorse ScotlandSporting EqualsBoccia EnglandBritish TaekwondoPaddle UKCountryside AllianceKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)British ShootingActivity AllianceFederation of Sports and Play AssociationsBritish Association of Teachers of DancingBritish Grooms AssociationFLexercise WLHBEngland and Wales Cricket BoardOutdoor Industries AssociationGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyAuto-Cycle Union LimitedNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Keep Fit AssociationLanguage of Dance CentreChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationActive TogetherEnglish Pool AssociationActive Kent and MedwaySwimming Teachers' AssociationWomen in SportLimbPowerBritish Para Table TennisParkrun LimitedAngling Trades Association (ATA)League Managers AssociationCommonwealth Games EnglandGolf Foundation (The)British Model Flying AssociationBritish KitesportsSnowsport EnglandEngland AthleticsHurlingham Polo AssociationLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundEnglish Chess FederationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustBritish EquestrianBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish WrestlingCroquet EnglandEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdUK Deaf SportMargaret Morris MovementNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)The Royal Navy Sports BoardEngland FencingEndurance GBEngland TouchTable Tennis EnglandDwarf Sports Association UKActive DevonVolleyball EnglandBritish WeightliftingBritish Universities & Colleges SportDevelopment Through Challenge
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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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