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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

Got a question about ukactive? Find answers to the most common questions about who we are, how we work, and what membership involves.

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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Membership

Supporting the organisations powering the UK’s physical activity sector

ukactive membership provides the insight, influence and connections that enable organisations to grow, operate confidently and shape the future of the sector.

How we support our members

Support, protect and inform

Insight, standards and regulatory guidance to help organisations operate with confidence.

Champion and represent

Advocacy and policy engagement to strengthen the sector and protect members’ interests.

Grow

Connections, innovation and partnerships that unlock new opportunities.

Membership designed for different roles in the sector

Operator Membership

For organisations delivering physical activity and leisure services.

This membership includes:

Supplier Membership

For organisations providing products and services to the sector.

This membership includes:

Strategic Partnership (SPG)

For suppliers seeking deeper strategic engagement with the sector.

Our SPG represents an elevated, strategic tier of partnership, offering senior access, co-creations and deeper alignment with ukactive's strategic priorities.

What our members gain

Stronger sector influence

Your organisation’s voice represented in national policy and sector advocacy.

Better strategic insight

Access to research, benchmarking and market intelligence.

Reduced risk and greater confidence

Guidance on regulation, standards and sector compliance.

New opportunities for growth

Connections, partnerships and innovation opportunities.

Trusted by organisations across the sector

Our membership with ukactive gives us a stronger voice and valuable insight into the future of the sector.

Our membership with ukactive gives us a stronger voice and valuable insight into the future of the sector.

Our membership with ukactive gives us a stronger voice and valuable insight into the future of the sector.

Ready to explore our membership?

Our membership team will help you understand the best option for your organisation.

Meet the team

Marianne Boyle

Director of Membership and Sector Development

Mark Mansfield

Head of Membership

Claire Place

Senior Partnerships and Membership Manager

Get in touch

Become a member

Tell us a few details and our team will be in touch to help you find the right membership for your organisation.