Get Berkshire Active

What Get Berkshire Active does

Get Berkshire Active is a registered charity (No. 1150486) and company (No. 7743643) headquartered at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Nr. Marlow, United Kingdom. Founded in 2011 and operating with 11-50 employees, it functions as one of 43 Active Partnerships across England, coordinating physical activity and sport initiatives across Berkshire to tackle inactivity inequalities. Its programs are organized by life stage (Starting Life Well, Living Life Well, Ageing Well) and cross-cutting themes (Place Based Working, Physical Activity for Health), supported by flagship events such as the Berkshire School Games and the PE and School Sport Conference. The organization serves children, working-age adults, older adults, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, and activity providers (clubs, coaches, volunteers), as well as system partners in healthcare, local government, and National Governing Bodies.

The underlying technology is a web-based platform built on SportSuite (providing sign-in, registration, and user account management) combined with an Activity Finder directory, a monthly e-newsletter system, and standard integrations for YouTube embeds, Google Analytics, and Google Translate. Cyber Essentials certification covers IT and data security practices. The platform functions as an information hub and connector rather than a direct service-delivery system; activity providers upload sessions and residents search for opportunities through the directory.

Get Berkshire Active operates as a non-profit with a managed-services-style funding model, deriving income primarily from charitable grants and funding relationships rather than commercial sales. Sport England is the main funder via the national Active Partnerships network, supplemented by partnerships with Berkshire local authorities. All programs, resources, and information are provided at no cost to end users. The organization goes to market through a community-led, event-driven approach using social media, email newsletters, website content, and partner-led distribution channels including schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Name

Get Berkshire Active

Legal name

Get Berkshire Active

Website

https://getberkshireactive.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Get Berkshire Active is a registered UK charity and one of 43 Active Partnerships coordinating physical activity programs across Berkshire. It serves residents, schools, clubs, coaches, and healthcare partners through free programs organized by life stage, a School Games event series, and a digital Activity Finder directory funded primarily by Sport England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sport Development

NAICS

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Physical Activity & Motor Development Programs (Health-Focused) (EDACAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior & Active Aging Personal Training (HSADAAAI)

Keywords

• Community physical activity
• Sport development programs
• Active partnership network
• Physical activity promotion
• Club and coach support

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Funding: Get Berkshire Active operates as a registered charity (No. 1150486) funded primarily through grants, likely from Sport England and local authority partnerships. Revenue is generated through charitable activities rather than commercial product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Get Berkshire Active is a registered charity that coordinates and delivers place-based physical activity and sport programs across Berkshire, organized into three life stages: Starting Life Well (children and young people), Living Life Well (working-age adults), and Ageing Well (older adults), plus Physical Activity for Health and Place Based Working initiatives. It supports the local activity ecosystem through an Activity Finder directory, funding information, training and courses, safeguarding resources, and flagship events such as the Berkshire School Games. All programs and resources are provided free of charge to residents, clubs, and providers.

Product overview

Get Berkshire Active operates as a unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The core offering consists of population health-focused programs organized by life stage: Starting Life Well (children/young people), Living Life Well (adults), Ageing Well (older adults), plus cross-cutting programs for Physical Activity for Health and Place Based Working. These programs are supported by operational services including the Club and Activity Finder directory, Funding Resources, Training and Courses, and Safeguarding Resources. The Berkshire School Games serves as a flagship events program for schools. A monthly newsletter keeps stakeholders informed. The organization functions as one of 43 Active Partnerships in England, coordinating physical activity initiatives across Berkshire rather than selling software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Starting Life Well A physical activity program for early life stages, covering primary school sports premium initiatives, the Berkshire School Games, and early years physical activity recommendations for children and young people in Berkshire.
• Living Life Well Physical activity initiatives for working-age adults, including This Girl Can, the Active Medicine Programme, Active Practices, and Women and Girls programs delivered in Berkshire.
• Ageing Well Physical activity programs for older adults in Berkshire, including Active in the Community, Live Longer Better, Active at Home, and Ever Active sessions focused on mobility and fall prevention.
• Place Based Working Place-specific physical activity delivery tailored to communities across Berkshire, coordinating local partners to address area-level inactivity and inequalities.
• Physical Activity for Health Health-focused physical activity initiatives, including programs delivered in Health and Care Settings, designed to support people with long-term health conditions through tailored activity.
• Berkshire School Games A multi-sport competition and leadership program for schools across Berkshire, including events, festivals, virtual games, and resources for PE and school sport.
• Club and Activity Finder An online directory that allows Berkshire residents to find and search for local clubs, coaches, volunteers, and physical activity sessions, and lets providers upload and list their sessions.
• Funding Resources Curated information and opportunities for clubs and organisations seeking funding to deliver physical activity and sport sessions in Berkshire.
• Training and Courses Workforce development opportunities, including a course finder tool that lists training courses for coaches, clubs, and the physical activity workforce.
• Safeguarding Resources Policies, guidance, and resources to support safeguarding of children and young people in sport and physical activity settings across Berkshire.
• Monthly Newsletter A monthly e-newsletter providing updates on physical activity sector news, funding opportunities, training courses, and local events in Berkshire.
• PE and School Sport Conference An annual conference for PE teachers, school sport staff, and partners providing professional development, networking, and updates on school sport delivery in Berkshire.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sport EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport England is the main funder and strategic partner for the network of 43 Active Partnerships across England. Get Berkshire Active is part of this national network working to increase physical activity participation.
• Active PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGet Berkshire Active is one of 43 Active Partnerships across England, part of a national network coordinating physical activity strategy at local level.
• Berkshire Local AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local authorities across Berkshire to implement place-based physical activity strategies and connect residents with local opportunities.
• National Governing Bodies (NGBs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with various sports' National Governing Bodies for virtual support, resources, and coordinated delivery of sport-specific programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Active Gloucestershire: Active Gloucestershire is the Active Partnership for Gloucestershire, working to increase physical activity and tackle inequalities. Like Get Berkshire Active, it operates charity-funded county-level coordination across schools, communities, and provider networks.
• Active Devon: Active Devon is the Active Partnership serving Devon, part of the same national Sport England-backed network. Its life-stage based programs, school games delivery, and county-wide coordination role closely parallel Get Berkshire Active's structure.
• Active Essex: Active Essex is the Essex Active Partnership, part of the 43-strong national network coordinating physical activity promotion. It shares Get Berkshire Active's place-based delivery model, reliance on Sport England, and life-stage program structure.
• Active Surrey: Active Surrey is the Active Partnership for Surrey, one of the 43 Sport England-recognized bodies tackling physical inactivity. It mirrors Get Berkshire Active's structure, funding sources, and life-stage programming approach within an adjacent South-East county.
• London Sport: London Sport is the Active Partnership serving London and operates the same Sport England-funded coordination model as Get Berkshire Active. Both function as place-based physical activity umbrella bodies, connecting providers, residents, and local authorities to grow participation.
• Active Sussex: Active Sussex is one of the 43 Active Partnerships in England, operating as the county-level coordinator for physical activity in Sussex. It is a direct peer to Get Berkshire Active, sharing the same Sport England-backed model, life-stage program structure, and grant-funded charity status.
• Sport Birmingham: Sport Birmingham is the Active Partnership for the Birmingham area, a county-level physical activity coordinator with a comparable charity structure to Get Berkshire Active. It runs similar life-stage and provider-support programs and shares the Sport England national network.
• Yorkshire Sport Foundation: Yorkshire Sport Foundation is one of the 43 Active Partnerships across England, delivering physical activity and sport development across the Yorkshire region. It is directly comparable to Get Berkshire Active in mission, structure, and reliance on Sport England funding.
• Active Lincolnshire: Active Lincolnshire is a county-level Active Partnership operating charity-funded physical activity coordination across Lincolnshire. It is directly comparable to Get Berkshire Active in organizational model, target segments, and funding base.

Broad incumbents

• ukactive: ukactive is the UK-wide trade body for the physical activity sector, representing gyms, leisure operators, and activity providers. While not a county-level coordinator like Get Berkshire Active, it is highly comparable as a sector-wide voice and stakeholder in the same Sport England ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GetBerkshireActiveTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/GetBerkshireActive
• Instagraminstagram.com/getberkshireactive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/get-berkshire-active

Compliance1 record

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