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ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more than 4,000 member organisations and partners in our shared ambition to get More People, More Active, More Often.
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ukactive: News and press releases
PRESS RELEASE: Third Digital Futures report shows rewards for operators investing in digital strategy
30 Nov 2023
Fitness and leisure organisations that make continued investment in digital transformation
are moving ahead of the competition, according to findings released today in the third annual
Digital Futures report from ukactive and Sport England.
29 Nov 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s
ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people. To this end, UK Active is inviting operators to
engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool.
PRESS RELEASE: ukactive launches Sustainable Futures programme to support physical activity sector’s move to net zero
28 Nov 2023
ukactive has today (28 November) announced the launch of Sustainable Futures, a programme
designed to support the physical activity sector’s transition to net zero.
PRESS RELEASE: ‘Growth depends on health’: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to Autumn Statement 2023
23 Nov 2023
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) cautiously welcomes the Chancellor’s announcements
at yesterday’s Autumn Statement, which seeks to prioritise the country’s economic growth.
PRESS RELEASE: Previewing the Autumn Statement 2023
21 Nov 2023
At this time of year, the political developments are coming thick and fast.
PRESS RELEASE: Health and fitness services remain at risk as gyms, swimming pools and leisure facilities report ongoing energy cost pressures
20 Nov 2023
The latest survey of ukactive’s members reveals the ongoing pressures of high energy costs on
the physical activity sector.
PRESS RELEASE: ukactive launches inclusion self-assessment tool to help accelerate sector’s ambition to become the most inclusive industry
20 Nov 2023
ukactive has announced the launch of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) self-
assessment tool to support its members to improve services for all users.
PRESS RELEASE: National Fitness Day 2023 reaches 88 million people as campaign puts spotlight on lifelong health
03 Nov 2023
The National Fitness Day campaign for 2023 reached a total audience of 88.5 million people,
helping to inspire healthier lives across the UK and beyond.
27 Oct 2023
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were
celebrated last night (26 October), as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023
were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
PRESS RELEASE: Excitement is growing for the ukactive Awards 2023
13 Oct 2023
The ukactive Awards are not just an ordinary gathering, they represent a unique opportunity
for the physical activity sector to come together to celebrate and take part in honouring
all the incredible initiatives, programmes, campaigns and remarkable stories that have
shaped our industry over the past 12 months.
09 Oct 2023
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
workout buddies, with actors, sports stars, musicians and TV presenters ranking alongside real
life partners.
PRESS RELEASE: New information hub launched to help sport, recreation and physical activity sector reduce environmental impact
06 Oct 2023
The Sport Environment and Climate Coalition (SECC) has created a ‘one-stop shop’ for key
resources on sports sustainability.
ukactive: featured in HCM and Fit Tech magazines
Industry insights: Predictions
HCM Handbook 2023 issue 1
Time are tough but tough times bring out the best in us.
Kath Hudson asks some of the world’s top industry
experts where they see the glimpses of blue sky
Life lessons: Dave Courteen
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
The author, industry veteran,
UK Active board member and
founder and CEO of Mosaic Spa
and Health Clubs talks to Kath
Hudson about the challenges of
operating a high-end club when
low-cost came on the scene
Interview: Mike Farrar
Health Club Management 2023 issue 2
Harnessing the healthcare network to further the fitness
sector’s ambitions is the core purpose of UK Active’s new
chair, as he explains to Kate Cracknell
Letters: Write to reply
Health Club Management 2023 issue 1
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your best practice. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
Tech: Digital futures
Health Club Management 2022 issue 11
Whether you’re a digital experimenter
or a digital leader, 2023 will be a pivotal
year in the sector’s tech transformation
journey say David Gerrish and Jon Reay
Policy: Active workforce
Health Club Management 2022 issue 6
UK Active’s Alex Lucas explains
the findings of a new report
which shows how the fitness and
leisure sector can help transform
workforce activity levels in the
new hybrid workplace
About ukactive
About ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more than 4,000 member organisations and partners in our shared ambition to get More People, More Active, More Often. From gyms, leisure centres, sports bodies and other activity providers, to health bodies, tech firms, major consumer brands and equipment manufacturers, our community collaborates across the private, public and third sectors. ukactive facilitates high-impact partnerships, conceives and drives breakthrough campaigns, conducts critical research and lobbies the Government to recognise the power of the physical activity sector to address today’s biggest issues – including ‘levelling up’ health, reducing the burden on the NHS and social care, reducing crime, revitalising high streets and communities, and tackling loneliness.
Key products and services
We deliver a world-class membership service which is designed to support your organisation to grow. ukactive members form a community of organisations which represents the most powerful network in the industry, supporting knowledge-sharing, new research, business improvement, and collective lobbying.
Tailored member benefits ensure your organisation has access to the latest industry news, reports and business intelligence to inform your decisions and help you grow. Member newsletters, webinars and networking events provide support from our highly skilled and dedicated team, as well as strategic leads with expertise in the critical areas for sector growth. Members also receive important government policy updates and essential technical updates for your operations, as well as discounts on ukactive events, award entries, and services from partners.
Members of our Strategic Partner Group receive access to exclusive networking events and promotional opportunities, providing a valuable platform for sector leadership, communication and new business.
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more than 4,000 member organisations and partners in our shared ambition to get More People, More Active, More Often. From gyms, leisure centres, sports bodies and other activity providers, to health bodies, tech firms, major consumer brands and equipment manufacturers, our community collaborates across the private, public and third sectors. ukactive facilitates high-impact partnerships, conceives and drives breakthrough campaigns, conducts critical research and lobbies the Government to recognise the power of the physical activity sector to address today’s biggest issues – including ‘levelling up’ health, reducing the burden on the NHS and social care, reducing crime, revitalising high streets and communities, and tackling loneliness.
Key products and services
We deliver a world-class membership service which is designed to support your organisation to grow. ukactive members form a community of organisations which represents the most powerful network in the industry, supporting knowledge-sharing, new research, business improvement, and collective lobbying.
Tailored member benefits ensure your organisation has access to the latest industry news, reports and business intelligence to inform your decisions and help you grow. Member newsletters, webinars and networking events provide support from our highly skilled and dedicated team, as well as strategic leads with expertise in the critical areas for sector growth. Members also receive important government policy updates and essential technical updates for your operations, as well as discounts on ukactive events, award entries, and services from partners.
Members of our Strategic Partner Group receive access to exclusive networking events and promotional opportunities, providing a valuable platform for sector leadership, communication and new business.
ukactive
Tel: 020 8158 9700
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Bloomsbury Building,
10 Bloomsbury Way,
London,
WC1A 2SL,
United Kingdom
Huw Edwards, CEO
ukactive video gallery:
Key personnel
Mike Farrar, Chair
Huw Edwards, CEO
Steven Scales, Director of Membership and Sector Development
Jack Shakespeare, Director of Research, Policy and Communications
Huw Edwards, CEO
Steven Scales, Director of Membership and Sector Development
Jack Shakespeare, Director of Research, Policy and Communications
Key customers
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, fitness studios, swimming pools, sports bodies, activity providers, equipment suppliers, technology suppliers, health bodies, education bodies, health charities, consumer fitness brands
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