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

Great Britain Savate FederationInclusive SkatingForest School CampsBritish GymnasticsBritish SkydivingChannel Swimming and Piloting FederationNational Council for Metal DetectingGreat Britain Wheelchair RugbyCroquet EnglandBritish Roller Sports Federation LtdBritish Universities & Colleges SportEndurance GBChief Cultural & Leisure Officers AssociationBritish Gliding AssociationEngland Kabaddi Federation (UK)Parkrun LimitedDwarf Sports Association UKKarate Union of Great Britain (KUGB)Laban Guild InternationalCommonwealth Games EnglandGuild of Professional Teachers of DancingThe R&ATchoukball UKProfessional Players FederationAssociation of Dance and Freestyle ProfessionalsLondon Fire Brigade Welfare FundGB BoxingBritish Judo AssociationMountain TrainingEngland NetballBritish Triathlon FederationBritish EventingBritish ShootingNorthern Counties Dance Teachers' Association LtdSportsAidActive Kent and MedwayBritish Microlight Aircraft AssociationVolleyball EnglandOutdoor Industries AssociationBritish CyclingNational Association of Karate and Martial Art SchoolsStreetGames UKBritish American Football AssociationSnowsport EnglandInstitute of Clay Shooting InstructorsAssociation of British Riding SchoolsEngland FencingKeep Fit AssociationLTA Operations ltdAngling TrustUKA DanceRugby Football LeagueGreater Manchester MovingBritish DressageSpecial Olympics GBBritish FencingEngland HockeySported FoundationBritish Balloon and Airship ClubHaringey Sports DevelopmentHerts Sport & Physical Activity PartnershipUK Deaf SportEnglish Pool AssociationBritish Paralympic AssociationBritish EquestrianAll Terrain Boarding AssociationBritish Wheel of YogaDevelopment Through ChallengeWomen in SportEngland SquashBasketball EnglandI Trust SportUK Sports InstituteActive DevonGreenhouse SportsBritish Dragon Boat Racing AssociationEngland TouchEngland LacrosseEnglish Chess FederationNICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes)English Bridge UnionBaseball Softball UKDuke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)British Grooms AssociationTrail Riders FellowshipBritish Mountaineering CouncilFLexercise WLHBActive PartnershipsArchery GBEngland AthleticsRoyal Aero ClubRounders EnglandAOC SportBritish RowingAssociation for Physical EducationMedau Teachers AssociationEngland KorfballEMD UKBowls EnglandLong Distance Walkers Association LtdBritish Model Flying AssociationBritish ShowjumpingCivil Service Sports Council (CSSC Sports and Leisure)British Association of Snowsport InstructorsInclusive Sportswear CICGrounds Management Association LimitedBritish Dance CouncilMargaret Morris MovementChartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)Play EnglandEngland BoxingBritish Aikido BoardProfessional Cricketers' AssociationProfessional Golfers' AssociationLimbPowerLiving SportLord's TavernersBritish Association of Teachers of DancingCamping and Caravanning ClubPatanjali Yog Peeth Trust UKGreat Britain OutriggerHurlingham Polo AssociationKickboxing GBSports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)Parkour UKBritish ReiningImperial Society of Teachers of DancingBritish Association for Shooting & ConservationGolf Foundation (The)British Ju-Jitsu AssociationPanathlon ChallengeSwimming Teachers' AssociationAngling Trades Association (ATA)Horse ScotlandWatford FC Community Sports and Education TrustSkateboard GBYouth Sport TrustPentathlon GBFootball Supporters AssociationBritish Orienteering FederationThe Royal Navy Sports BoardActive SurreyBritish Inline Puck Hockey AssociationRugby Football UnionEnglish Karate FederationEton Fives AssociationLeague Managers AssociationInternational Dance Teachers AssociationPolice Community Clubs of Great BritainPaddle UKLEAPGoalball UKLondon Federation of Sport and RecreationCountryside AllianceASA Swim England LimitedNational Association of Teachers of DancingAssociation of Professional Scuba Training Organisations (APSTO)Federation of Sports and Play AssociationsBadminton EnglandWheelPowerUK YouthEnglish Indoor Bowling Association LtdNational School Sailing AssociationSporting EqualsWelsh RowingBritish Horse SocietyFederation of Artistic Roller SkatingActive EssexBritish Horseracing AuthorityUnited Teachers of Dance LtdActivity AllianceYorkshire Sport FoundationBritish Elite Athletes AssociationSchools' Association Football International Board (SAFIB)British TaekwondoBritish Caving AssociationBritish Water Ski & WakeboardEngland GolfBritish KitesportsBritish Equestrian VaultingUK Ultimate LtdBritish Motorcyclists' FederationNorth Yorkshire Sport LtdLeadership Skills FoundationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker AssociationDallaglio RugbyWorksPétanque EnglandLanguage of Dance CentreUK Armed Forces Sports BoardBritish Nordic WalkingDalcroze SocietyBritish Sub-Aqua Club (The)British WrestlingCare to Dance CICEnglish Amateur Billiards AssociationUK CoachingEngland and Wales Cricket BoardBritish Blind SportBritish Crown Green Bowling AssociationUnited Kingdom Cheerleading AssociationRoyal Yachting AssociationEnglish Schools' Football AssociationBritish Para Table TennisIce Hockey UKBoccia EnglandRacecourse Association (The)Auto-Cycle Union LimitedBritish WeightliftingAssociation of British Climbing WallsLondon SportBritish Ice Skating
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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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