Projects and Partnerships
Driving impact through Projects and Partnerships
ukactive collaborates with organisations that share our mission to get more people, more active, more often - building high‑impact partnerships and delivering projects that strengthen the physical activity sector. By working closely with partners across the private, public and third sectors, we create meaningful value for our members and support long‑term growth, innovation and community impact.
Our approach to partnerships
For more than 30 years, ukactive has brought together influential partners across Government, health bodies, major brands, investors, National Governing Bodies of Sport, charities and many others. These partnerships help us create the conditions where the sector can thrive, improve services for the public, and deliver the collective action needed to support Vision 2030.
Our collaboration model is built on shared goals, evidence‑led decision‑making and a commitment to delivering measurable change for communities and operators across the UK.
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Sector Development
Through strategic collaborations and focused initiatives we support our members’ growth and help enhance the services, experiences and outcomes delivered across the sector. Below, you can explore some of the strategic projects we are delivering with our members and key stakeholders as part of our Vision 2030 strategy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are driving the progression of the sector to provide a more inclusive service, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, background or ability, feels welcome and represented across the member sites and beyond.
Digital Futures
We are advancing the digital progression of the sector through an insight-driven engagement programme that evaluates the sector’s digital maturity and effectiveness. The Digital Futures programme identifies the challenges and opportunities for digital adoption, enhancing accessibility, efficiency and engagement for everyone.
Safer Spaces to Move
Through targeted programmes and initiatives, the Safer Spaces to Move programme aims to break down any barriers to participating in physical activity and sport by fostering a culture of inclusivity and confidence, creating safer and more empowering spaces for women and girls to be active.
Consumer Engagement
Through our consumer‑focused insight work, ukactive explores people’s behaviours, motivations and experiences with gyms, fitness and leisure facilities. Members receive clear data and recommendations to strengthen services, broaden appeal and help more people from all backgrounds to lead active and healthy lives.
Private Sector Benchmarking
High‑quality data is essential for demonstrating the scale and impact of the UK fitness and leisure market. Private Sector Benchmarking, delivered by ukactive with 4GLOBAL and member contributions, provides accurate quarterly insight into the performance of privately operated fitness facilities.
Health
ukactive’s Health Programme supports the integration of physical activity across prevention, treatment and long‑term condition management. We work with partners across health, government and the physical activity sector to strengthen pathways, build capability and ensure communities can access trusted, community‑based support to stay well.
Why partner with ukactive?
At ukactive, we foster a collaborative environment that encourages shared learning and growth. Through partnership working, we bring the sector together around shared goals, building stronger networks, generating evidence and creating scalable solutions that support long‑term sector sustainability and public health impact.
By joining forces, we can address challenges within the sector and society, drive innovation and lead positive change. Our partnerships are built on trust and commitment and our team is here to support and ensure that the partnerships experience is seamless, productive and rewarding.
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Partner with us
If you’re interested in partnering with ukactive or learning more about our current projects, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with our team to explore opportunities.