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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

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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News

9 April, 2026

UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals visits to health and fitness clubs up 10% and 18% of the population now members

31 March, 2026

Global health and fitness leaders call for physical activity and nutrition to be central to obesity medication rollout

25 March, 2026

Cameron Saunders appointed new CEO of ukactive

4 March, 2026

ukactive and This Girl Can launch guide to help gyms and leisure centres communicate policies on harassment and intimidation

30 January, 2026

Gen Z loves to lift but one in three Brits do no strength exercise at all, sparking national health warning

27 January, 2026

ukactive responds to business rates support package for pubs and music venues

4 December, 2025

Gym and fitness activities continue to drive children’s activity levels but more needs to be done

26 November, 2025

ukactive responds to Autumn Budget 2025

19 November, 2025

Protect gyms, pools and leisure centres in Budget or risk worsening national health, urges ukactive

13 November, 2025

News

UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals visits to health and fitness clubs up 10% and 18% of the population now members

Global health and fitness leaders call for physical activity and nutrition to be central to obesity medication rollout

Cameron Saunders appointed new CEO of ukactive

ukactive and This Girl Can launch guide to help gyms and leisure centres communicate policies on harassment and intimidation

Gen Z loves to lift but one in three Brits do no strength exercise at all, sparking national health warning

ukactive responds to business rates support package for pubs and music venues

Gym and fitness activities continue to drive children’s activity levels but more needs to be done

ukactive responds to Autumn Budget 2025

Protect gyms, pools and leisure centres in Budget or risk worsening national health, urges ukactive

Moving Communities report shows case for greater Government support ahead of Autumn Budget