CCPR is the national alliance of governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation. Almost every organised sport and recreation in the UK has its own governing or representative body – organisations like The FA, British Water Ski and The Ramblers' Association. These bodies exist to organise, to regulate and to encourage more people into their sport or activity. Established in 1935 as the Central Council of Recreative Physical Training, it soon became the Central Council of Physical Recreation. And CCPR, as it is now known, exists to protect, promote and provide for its members. Our membership encompasses activities from the major spectator sports, like tennis and rugby, through fencing and canoeing, right across to folkdance and keep fit. In fact, there is barely a recognised sport or activity in the country which is not affiliated to CCPR. In total, we boast around 280 member organisations drawn from right across the sector. Our 300 members represent 150,000 clubs across the UK and some 13 million regular participants. And even though these participants are drawn from activities as different as country dancing and karate, there are many issues and challenges which governing bodies have in common. It is CCPR’s role to represent those organisations and to provide the definitive, independent voice for sport and recreation.