Key Policy Message ‘Fit for Office’ 2025

4 February, 2025

ukactive's Public Affairs

Introduction

This document outlines ukactive’s key policy priorities ahead of its Fit for Office campaign, emphasising the vital role of physical activity in reducing economic inactivity, improving public health and relieving NHS pressure. It highlights sector challenges, including rising operating costs, VAT barriers, business‑rates pressures and ageing public‑leisure facilities. ukactive calls for VAT reform, long‑term investment in leisure infrastructure, fairer business‑rates policy, and greater integration of physical activity into NHS prevention and recovery pathways. It also advocates expanding workplace‑wellbeing schemes, such as broadening Cycle to Work to support wider activity options