Standards
Guidance that helps the sector operate safely and confidently
The physical activity sector faces a constantly shifting landscape, as consumer expectations, standards and legislation evolve. To achieve our shared mission of getting more people active, the sector must improve continuously to meet the demands of modern society.
ukactive is here to inform and protect members by monitoring and identifying operational and reputational risks, establishing sector guidance and supporting best practice. Each of these areas marks an opportunity for improvement and growth.
ukactive is not a regulatory body but we do provide support and resources to help our members deliver safe, inclusive and compliant environments and practices.
We bring together risk management and health and safety experts, alongside consumer groups and the latest consumer insights, to maintain our Sector Risk Register, identify emerging trends and raise standards across the sector.
We also act as the voice of the physical activity sector, engaging with policy makers, and sitting on British and European standards committees, to inform the development of fair and effective regulations that benefit our members and the public they serve. To raise an issue for consideration with sector representatives on ukactive’s Standards and Legislation Committee, submit our enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.
Standards and Legislation Committee
ukactive’s Standards and Legislation Committee brings together a highly experienced group of sector leaders with deep expertise in regulation, compliance, and best practice. Meeting quarterly, the Committee plays a vital role in shaping standards, interpreting legislation, and guiding the sector through an evolving regulatory landscape.
This collective expertise supports ukactive members with their own environments, helping them navigate requirements with confidence and uphold the highest standards in practice.
The Active Standard.
The quality mark for safety, trust, and excellence.
The Active Standard (TAS) is ukactive’s nationally recognised quality mark for safety, trust and operational excellence. Developed with leading sector partners, TAS helps operators demonstrate compliance, reduce risk and deliver safer, more consistent experiences across every facility. Whether you’re a public, private or independent operator, TAS provides a clear framework to strengthen standards and build confidence with customers, colleagues and partners.
Resources and guidance to support your operations
Explore ukactive’s standards resources to support safe, high‑quality operations, including guidance on supervision technology, young people in facilities, non‑lifeguarded pools, and personal safety and harassment in gyms.
Get in touch
Have a Standards or Compliance Enquiry?
If you have a question about standards, compliance or operational best practice, complete the form below and our team will support you. ukactive members can also use this form to raise an issue for consideration with their sector representatives on ukactive’s Standards and Legislation Committee.