Public & professional bodies

Active Partnerships

Networks of local agencies committed to working together to increase participation in sport and physical activity. Partners include national governing bodies of sport and their clubs, and school sport partners.

Association for Physical Education

For people and organisations delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education, physical activity and school sport in educational contexts & in the wider community.

Choose to Live Better

Public health site about losing weight and getting active in NI.

Healthy Stadia

Encourage professional and amateur sports clubs, league operators, national and international governing bodies of sport to develop their stadia and sports facilities as health-promoting environments.

Moving to Inclusion

'Promoting and developing equality and inclusive practices throughout the sport and physical activity sector so that every individual, no matter their ability or background, can participate fully and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits that come from being active.' Links to the equality pages of all Sports UK national bodies. (formerly Equality in Sport)

National Outdoor Events Association

Dedicated to enhancing professionalism in the outdoor events industry through education, networking, lobbying, advice and creating business opportunities.

Outscape

A not-for-profit organisation who make it easier for people to responsibly enjoy the outdoors. Join us in achieving our vision of a more active and healthy society appreciating the outdoors. (formerly Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland ORNI)

Sport & Recreation Alliance

Umbrella organisation for governing bodies of sport & recreation in the UK. More than 300 members from a wide range of sports. Extremely useful site – with thanks to them for much of our research here.

Sport England

Helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life, including the This Girl Can campaign encouraging girls & women to get moving and into sport.

Sport Northern Ireland

Aims “to promote a culture of lifelong enjoyment and success in sport which contributes to a healthy, fair and prosperous society.”

Sports Aid

Helping the sports stars of tomorrow today by giving them cash awards during the defining early years of their careers.

sportscotland

The national agency for sport in Scotland “where sport is a way of life, where sport is at the heart of society, making a positive impact on people and communities.”

UK Active

3000+ members include LA leisure centres, outdoor fitness providers, trainers, education and training agencies & charities. Aim to get more people, more active, more often – improving the health of the nation through promoting active lifestyles. Formerly the Fitness Industry Assoc (FIA).