There are three sectors in the sport and active leisure industry; the first is the public sector which is public facilities that have funding from either government or charities. The second sector is the private sector which is sports and leisure centers run by themselves with no funding. The third sector is voluntary sector this is when people volunteer for their community to help out in a sporting facility.
Public Sector
The public sector is the largest provider of sport and leisure opportunities in the UK whilst also being the largest source of employment within the industry. The government invested into NGBs and local authorities through Sport England to encourage many people in sport which then gained number of opportunities
Private Sector
This sector is aiming to service the local population, which provide different activities or fitness classes in order for them to make profit.
Voluntary Sector
This is the largest sector out of all three, it is often regarded as the 'grassroots' of British sports. It is combined with many large, medium and small organisations; this sector is estimated to involve eight million people of all ages across the UK, many of those people support their own community, their own sports or even their age group taking part in sports or recreational activities.
Public Sector
The public sector is the largest provider of sport and leisure opportunities in the UK whilst also being the largest source of employment within the industry. The government invested into NGBs and local authorities through Sport England to encourage many people in sport which then gained number of opportunities
- Funding comes from the national or local government though taxation
- Funding also comes from public support such as the lottery
- Public sector provision includes swimming pools, leisure centers and skateboard parks, Sports pitches, public parks and open spaces
- NGB sport development programmes
Private Sector
This sector is aiming to service the local population, which provide different activities or fitness classes in order for them to make profit.
- Exercise classes that are run by companies such as David Lloyd or Esporta
- Sports retail outlets such as JJB, JD, Sports direct, Adidas or Nike
- Sponsoring events or teams
- Gambling events such as horse racing
- Active holidays such as PGL
- Large stadiums that accommodate multi-activity complexes
- Theme parks such as Flamingo Land
Voluntary Sector
This is the largest sector out of all three, it is often regarded as the 'grassroots' of British sports. It is combined with many large, medium and small organisations; this sector is estimated to involve eight million people of all ages across the UK, many of those people support their own community, their own sports or even their age group taking part in sports or recreational activities.
- Tennis, bowls, rugby, and football clubs
- walking, swimming, squash and running clubs
- Hockey, canoeing, basketball, volleyball and netball teams
- Cycling, diving, skiing and climbing groups