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ukactive

ukactive

Wellness and Fitness Services

London, England 32,077 followers

We serve over 4000 members across the public, private and third sectors to get more people, more active, more often

About us

ukactive is the UK’s trade 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, studios, sports bodies and other activity providers, to major health bodies, consumer brands, tech firms and equipment manufacturers, our community collaborates across the private, public and third sectors. ukactive facilitates high-impact partnerships, 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, improving workforce health and boosting the economy, reducing crime, revitalising our high streets and communities, and tackling loneliness.

Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1991
Specialties
Physical Activity, Exercise, Obesity, Health, Member Engagement, Fitness, Sport, Policy Calls, Government, Research, Technology, Data, Policy, Music Licensing, Projects, Campaigns, Charity, Public Sector, Private Sector, Partnerships, and Inactivity

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Updates

  • To celebrate National Fitness Day 2026, we’re shining a spotlight on the organisations helping more people become more active more often. Here, we speak to Tony Eames, Founder of Total Active Hub, about why the organisation has partnered with ukactive to launch a dedicated workplace movement activation programme for National Fitness Day, helping employers inspire healthier habits that last. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/edBSCD2g #FitnessDay

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  • We're looking for a dynamic professional to join our Events and Marketing team to help showcase the best of ukactive. We're currently recruiting for: 📅 Events & Marketing Coordinator Play a pivotal role in delivering ukactive's portfolio of high-profile events, from the ukactive Awards to Member Networks and Strategic Partner Group events, while supporting marketing activity that engages members and showcases the impact of the physical activity sector. In this hybrid, Central London-based role, you'll coordinate the end-to-end delivery of events, work with speakers, sponsors and partners, and help create exceptional experiences that strengthen relationships across our membership and wider sector. If you have experience in event management, a passion for delivering outstanding events and an interest in physical activity, health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. 📅 Applications close: 5pm on 26 August 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eVNDDH3p

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  • Tickets are now available for the ukactive Awards 2026! We're thrilled to invite you to the biggest night of celebration for the physical activity sector, taking place on Thursday 8 October 2026. The ukactive Awards are more than just a ceremony. They're your chance to: 🏆 Celebrate the achievements and innovations driving our sector forward 🤝 Connect with peers, partners, and leaders from across the industry 🎉 Enjoy an unforgettable evening of recognition, inspiration and celebration Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/ecVcfN7Y #ukactiveAwards

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  • We're looking for an experienced finance professional to join ukactive's Finance and Resources Committee as a Co-opted Member. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the governance of the UK's leading not-for-profit organisation for the physical activity sector, helping to ensure strong financial oversight, effective risk management and organisational resilience. We're looking for someone with: 💼 Demonstrable financial acumen through professional qualifications or senior financial management experience 📈 Knowledge of governance principles and strategic risk management 🤝 Senior leadership experience and a passion for the role physical activity plays in improving health and wellbeing As a member of the Finance and Resources Committee, you'll provide independent challenge and support, helping to shape decisions that enable ukactive to deliver on its mission of getting more people, more active, more often. This is an unremunerated hybrid role, with reasonable expenses covered. 📅 Applications close: 7 September 2026 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ejNgQ-EJ

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  • We are delighted to be supporting Active-Insight at the upcoming active-net Scotland event that will be taking place on Wednesday 23 September at Crieff Hydro, Perthshire. The event is designed with the health, fitness and leisure sector in mind and attendees will hear from sector leaders through panel discussions and insight-led seminars. Limited spaces are available to book now by visiting https://lnkd.in/ebYzcVs3

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  • We are delighted to announce Pulse Fitness have joined our Strategic Partnership Group, reflecting their commitment to supporting the work we do at ukactive. Richard Sheen, Commercial Sales Director at Pulse Fitness commented: "We firmly believe in industry collaboration and look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with ukactive and the wider sector. Together, we aim to drive participation numbers and foster commercial growth to ensure the long-term sustainability of our industry". Welcome aboard Pulse Fitness, we look forward to working together.

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  • We're proud to be partnering with the physical activity facilities forum Ireland (paf Ireland) as it launches its inaugural event on 15–16 September at the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Dublin. This new forum will bring together leaders from across Ireland and Northern Ireland's physical activity, leisure and fitness sectors to explore the future of facilities, share ideas and build valuable partnerships. We're also delighted that Marianne Boyle, Director of Membership & Sector Development here at ukactive, will be joining an outstanding line-up of speakers, sharing insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping our sector, and the importance of collaboration in creating healthier, more active communities. Events like paf Ireland provide an important platform for bringing together operators, local authorities, education providers, suppliers and industry experts to exchange knowledge and drive positive change. We look forward to supporting this exciting new event and seeing the sector come together in Dublin this September. Find out more and register: www.paf-ireland.com or contact Conor Sheehan to get your name on the list! 

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  • We're looking for a dynamic professional to join our Events and Marketing team to help showcase the best of ukactive. We're currently recruiting for: 📅 Events & Marketing Coordinator Play a pivotal role in delivering ukactive's portfolio of high-profile events, from the ukactive Awards to Member Networks and Strategic Partner Group events, while supporting marketing activity that engages members and showcases the impact of the physical activity sector. In this hybrid, Central London-based role, you'll coordinate the end-to-end delivery of events, work with speakers, sponsors and partners, and help create exceptional experiences that strengthen relationships across our membership and wider sector. If you have experience in event management, a passion for delivering outstanding events and an interest in physical activity, health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. 📅 Applications close: 5pm on 26 August 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eVNDDH3p

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