The Governing Body for English skiers and snowboarders is recognised by Sport England, the CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation) and the British Olympic Association. It is a Federation of member clubs and associated individuals with a current aggregate membership of 100,000 skiers.

Recognised and directly grant aided by Sport England, Snowsport England was given responsibility for fostering and promoting the interests of English skiers and all aspects of their sport in England and overseas, through its members and interested agencies in the public and private sectors.

With well over half a million skiers and snowboarders visiting ski slopes and mountain country to take part in Alpine, Snowboarding, Cross-Country, Touring, Ski Touring, Racing and Freestyle, Snowsport England has the job of servicing these interests. It prepares representative teams and also handles training of coaches, performers and officials.