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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.
Contact

News

1 February, 2024

‘Deploy physical activity sector to help save NHS and economy’ – Mike Farrar’s message to Government at Active Uprising

19 January, 2024

National Sector Partners Group for sport, recreation and physical activity meet with Shadow Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock

15 January, 2024

Patients to benefit from NHS physiotherapy in gyms under pilot from ukactive and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust

10 January, 2024

Lionesses legend Jill Scott and Sports Minister Stuart Andrew join speakers for Active Uprising 2024

8 January, 2024

January gyms: Over half of Brits go to the gym to manage a health condition

8 January, 2024

There’s no growth without health: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer must prioritise our physical activity in 2024

3 January, 2024

New Year, New Mindset: elevating gym member wellness through the power of music

19 December, 2023

Our 2023 round up

8 December, 2023

Sport and physical activity sector leaders urge Government to work with sector as new evidence shows stark inequalities limiting our most vulnerable children’s life chances

8 December, 2023

News

‘Deploy physical activity sector to help save NHS and economy’ – Mike Farrar’s message to Government at Active Uprising

National Sector Partners Group for sport, recreation and physical activity meet with Shadow Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock

Patients to benefit from NHS physiotherapy in gyms under pilot from ukactive and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust

Lionesses legend Jill Scott and Sports Minister Stuart Andrew join speakers for Active Uprising 2024

January gyms: Over half of Brits go to the gym to manage a health condition

There’s no growth without health: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer must prioritise our physical activity in 2024

New Year, New Mindset: elevating gym member wellness through the power of music

Our 2023 round up

Sport and physical activity sector leaders urge Government to work with sector as new evidence shows stark inequalities limiting our most vulnerable children’s life chances

ukactive and Nike reveal results of Open Doors 2023 with more girls experiencing benefits of physical activity