List of governing bodies for sport in the UK
Here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of some of the major governing bodies for sport in the UK, along with links. If you tell me a specific sport or level (UK-wide, home nations, local) I can give a more tailored list.
UK-wide / Great Britain / Umbrella Bodies
| Name | Scope / Role | Link |
|---|---|---|
| UK Sport | Governs high performance / Olympic & Paralympic sport in the UK; oversees funding to elite sports | https://www.uksport.gov.uk/ UK Sport+1 |
| Sport England | Supports and invests in sport and physical activity in England; works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) | https://www.sportengland.org/ Sport England |
| Aquatics GB | Governs aquatic sports (swimming, diving, water polo, etc.) across Great Britain | https://www.aquaticsgb.com/ Wikipedia |
| British Equestrian | Umbrella governing body for equestrian sport in Great Britain | https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/ Wikipedia |
| British Gymnastics | Governs gymnastics disciplines across the UK | https://www.british-gymnastics.org/ Wikipedia |
| British Softball Federation | Governs softball across the UK | http://www.britishsoftball.org/ Wikipedia |
Examples of Specific Sport Governing Bodies in the UK / Home Nations
Below are examples of governing bodies for individual sports (UK-wide or in home nations) with links.
| Sport | Governing Body | Jurisdiction / Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming / Aquatics | Aquatics GB | Great Britain | https://www.aquaticsgb.com/ Wikipedia |
| Equestrian | British Equestrian | Great Britain | https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/ Wikipedia |
| Gymnastics | British Gymnastics | UK | https://www.british-gymnastics.org/ Wikipedia |
| Softball | British Softball Federation | UK | http://www.britishsoftball.org/ Wikipedia |
| Clay Pigeon Shooting | Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) | England | http://www.cpsa.co.uk/ Wikipedia |
| Athletics / Track & Field | UK Athletics / England Athletics | UK / England | (See UK Sport / Sport England sites) |
| Badminton | Badminton England | England | (via Sport England’s list) Sport England |
| Boxing | England Boxing | England | (via Sport England’s list) Sport England |
| Shooting (target) | English Target Shooting Federation (ETSF) | England | https://www.englishtargetshootingfederation.co.uk/ Wikipedia |
| Canoeing | British Canoeing | UK / Great Britain level | (listed in NGB partners) Sport Structures |
| Rugby (union / league) | Rugby Football Union, Rugby Football League | England / UK | (common sport governing bodies) |
| Tennis / Padel | Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) | England (with UK connections) | (via Sport England’s NGBs list) Sport England |