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About ukactive

Learn how ukactive champions physical activity across the UK, driving collaboration, influence and meaningful impact to improve health and wellbeing.

Vision and Mission

Our purpose is clear: to get more people, more active, more often. We do this by uniting organisations, facilitating partnerships and carrying out programmes that inspire activity.

Who We Are

Meet the people behind ukactive — the team and leaders committed to supporting the sector and driving our shared mission forward.

FAQs

Got a question about ukactive? Find answers to the most common questions about who we are, how we work, and what membership involves.

Careers

Find opportunities to join a creative, collaborative team focused on driving change in the physical activity sector.
Services

Project and Partnerships

Discover collaborations and initiatives that unite organisations, deliver impact and drive innovation across the physical activity sector.

Digital Futures

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Safer Spaces to Move

Health

Research Institute

Explore evidence, insights and analysis shaping informed decision-making, policy and practice in physical activity and public health.

Research + Evaluation

Sector Intelligence

UK Health & Fitness Market Report

Consumer Engagement

Operator Benchmarking

Policy and Lobbying

Learn how we influence policy, represent the sector’s voice and advocate for change that supports activity, health and community wellbeing.

Licensing

Find guidance and support on licensing services and frameworks that help organisations operate safely and effectively within the physical activity sector.

Standards

Access guidance that helps organisations navigate evolving standards, legislation and consumer expectations to deliver safe, inclusive and continually improving services.

The Active Standard
Resources
Events

ukactive Events

Events Calendar

FIBO

Member Networks

Webinars

ukactive Awards

Celebrate the sector’s standout organisations, programmes and people, recognised through a rigorous judging process highlighting excellence across physical activity.

National Fitness Day

Discover the nation’s biggest celebration of movement, uniting communities, organisations and individuals to inspire and encourage more people to get active.
News
Membership

ukactive Membership

Discover how ukactive membership connects your organisation to insight, influence and collaboration that drives growth and strengthens the sector.

Operator Membership

Join ukactive as an operator to access sector support, insight, advocacy and connections that strengthen your facilities and impact.

Supplier Membership

Supplier membership with ukactive helps you connect with operators, showcase solutions and contribute to driving progress across physical activity.

SPG Membership

Become part of ukactive’s Strategic Partner Group and collaborate with leading organisations shaping the future direction of the sector.
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Events Calendar

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October 2026
ukactive Awards 2026

October 8 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

The International Convention Centre Birmingham 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Flagship events

The ukactive Awards are one of the UK’s largest awards ceremonies for the fitness and activity sector, celebrating both the industry and the people who power it. Hosted annually by […]
WeFit

October 13 @ 12:00 am - October 16 @ 12:00 am
Private CEO Forum

October 16 Private CEO Forum
Public CEO Forum

October 16 Public CEO Forum
HCM Investor Summit

October 22 @ 12:00 am

QEII Centre London
HCM Summit

October 22 @ 12:00 am

QEII Centre London
ukactive’s Monthly Member Webinar

October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Member Webinars

Virtual Event

Member webinars

The ukactive Virtual Member Webinars include insights and announcements around the work ukactive is doing to help grow the sector, with exclusive updates from ukactive’s Executive team. The webinars offer […]

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Dubai Active

October 30 @ 12:00 am - November 1 @ 12:00 am

Dubai Exhibition Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates
November 2026
ukactive Board Meeting

November 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ukactive Board Meetings

Governance meetings
active-net open water

November 11 @ 12:00 am

Holme Pierrepont Nottingham, United Kingdom

Sector events
Northern Ireland Member Network

November 19 Member Network

Member network events

Venue TBC.
SLNG Conference

November 26 @ 12:00 am

Xcite Linlithgow Linlithgow

Events Calendar

October 2026

November 2026