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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

16 September, 2024

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Sonia Adesara: exercise and physical activity are the wonder pill for women’s health

11 September, 2024

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Xand Van Tulleken: the hidden power of exercise

10 September, 2024

Community MSK activity hubs: a viable alternative for positive health improvements

5 September, 2024

National Fitness Day, the view from Professor Greg Whyte OBE: Can exercise and daily activity improve brain health?

28 August, 2024

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi: Embracing the power of movement

16 August, 2024

Our gyms, pools and leisure centres can deliver change at the heart of communities

25 July, 2024

Programmatic: the future of advertising in gyms

21 June, 2024

GE24: Separating fact from fiction

8 April, 2024

How can operators make the most of their digital strategy to boost revenue and enhance member experience?

4 April, 2024

Blog

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Sonia Adesara: exercise and physical activity are the wonder pill for women’s health

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Xand Van Tulleken: the hidden power of exercise

Community MSK activity hubs: a viable alternative for positive health improvements

National Fitness Day, the view from Professor Greg Whyte OBE: Can exercise and daily activity improve brain health?

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi: Embracing the power of movement

Our gyms, pools and leisure centres can deliver change at the heart of communities

Programmatic: the future of advertising in gyms

GE24: Separating fact from fiction

How can operators make the most of their digital strategy to boost revenue and enhance member experience?

Protecting your business: how Ofgem is working to support the energy challenges facing the physical activity sector

National Fitness Day, the view from Dr Xand Van Tulleken: the hidden power of exercise

National Fitness Day, the view from Professor Greg Whyte OBE: Can exercise and daily activity improve brain health?