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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

12 November, 2025

Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand

5 November, 2025

ukactive and members support launch of Keep Britain Working Review

30 October, 2025

Winners crowned at ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gathers to celebrate national achievements

22 October, 2025

CEO Huw Edwards to step down after six years leading ukactive

6 October, 2025

David Stalker named Chair of ukactive and Melinda Nicci joins Board

23 September, 2025

Millions set to get active as the nation celebrates National Fitness Day

21 September, 2025

72% of people with mental health conditions surveyed say exercise helps them stay in work – yet only 16% feel able to meet recommended physical activity guidelines

19 August, 2025

Finalists revealed for ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gears up to celebrate

1 August, 2025

Ensure grassroots sports funding reaches community gyms and swimming pools, say sector leaders

30 July, 2025

News

Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand

ukactive and members support launch of Keep Britain Working Review

Winners crowned at ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gathers to celebrate national achievements

CEO Huw Edwards to step down after six years leading ukactive

David Stalker named Chair of ukactive and Melinda Nicci joins Board

Millions set to get active as the nation celebrates National Fitness Day

72% of people with mental health conditions surveyed say exercise helps them stay in work – yet only 16% feel able to meet recommended physical activity guidelines

Finalists revealed for ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gears up to celebrate

Ensure grassroots sports funding reaches community gyms and swimming pools, say sector leaders

New resources launched for gyms and leisure centres to continue creating safer spaces for women and girls