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Central Council Of Physical Recreation

As the Independent Voice of UK Sport the CCPR:

* is the umbrella organisation for the National Governing and Representative Bodies of sport and recreation in the UK;

* speaks and acts to promote, protect and develop the interests of sport and physical recreation at all levels;

* is at the forefront of sports politics, providing support and services to those who participate in and administer sport and recreation;

* is completely independent of any form of Government control;

* has no responsibility for allocating funds;

* is strictly non-party and will support or oppose proposed measures only on the basis of their perceived value to sport and recreation.

Who they Represent:

It is estimated that twenty-nine million people regularly take part in sport or some form of physical recreation From rugby to country dancing, from motor racing to rambling, the range of sporting and physical endeavours available to the public are enormous.

All these activities are administered and promoted by a Governing or Representative Body. It is these bodies that make up the membership of the CCPR. They therefore work on behalf of:

* 265 National Governing and Representative Bodies of sport and recreation;

* 150,000 voluntary sports clubs;

* Millions of individuals who participate in sport and recreation.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.15pm.