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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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Blog

25 November, 2024

Physical activity and the NHS – a perfect marriage after all these years

20 November, 2024

The Active Standard: a significant milestone for the future of the UK’s physical activity sector

15 November, 2024

A national health strategy needs physical activity at its heart

7 November, 2024

The Churchill Fellows series: a spotlight on research into physical activity in cancer care

28 October, 2024

There’s a solution to our health crisis already contributing £100bn and it’s a long-term fix

24 October, 2024

Fit for the Future? What to expect from the Government’s first Budget

17 October, 2024

The powerful role of partnerships – bridging the gap between academia and industry

10 October, 2024

The Churchill Fellows series: Active Ageing: Lessons from Europe and Japan on physical activity for dementia care

1 October, 2024

Beyond National Fitness Day: Team GB weightlifting star Emily Campbell shares her thoughts on the importance of physical activity year-round

25 September, 2024

Blog

Physical activity and the NHS – a perfect marriage after all these years

The Active Standard: a significant milestone for the future of the UK’s physical activity sector

A national health strategy needs physical activity at its heart

The Churchill Fellows series: a spotlight on research into physical activity in cancer care

There’s a solution to our health crisis already contributing £100bn and it’s a long-term fix

Fit for the Future? What to expect from the Government’s first Budget

The powerful role of partnerships – bridging the gap between academia and industry

The Churchill Fellows series: Active Ageing: Lessons from Europe and Japan on physical activity for dementia care

Beyond National Fitness Day: Team GB weightlifting star Emily Campbell shares her thoughts on the importance of physical activity year-round

National Fitness Day, the view from David Vaux: the importance of physical activity for musculoskeletal conditions