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UK Sports Institute Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: UK Sports Institute

  • Mission: The UK Sports Institute delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

  • Founded: The organisation was originally known as the English Institute of Sport and was launched in May 2002 following an 18-month trial.

  • Founders: No specific founders are mentioned, but it was initially chaired by Steve Cram MBE.

  • Key People:

  • Chair: John Dowson

  • National Director: Matt Archibald

  • Headquarters: Manchester Institute of Health & Performance, 299 Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3BS, United Kingdom.

  • Number of Employees: Approximately 350.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Providing world-class science, medicine, technology, and engineering services within the sport sector, especially to Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK.


Products and Services



  • Support Services:

  • Athlete Support Services: Providing cutting-edge sports science and medical support.

  • Sport Support Services: Biomechanics, performance innovation, performance lifestyle, and more.

  • Operational Services: Efficient, coordinated delivery of sports services.

  • High-Level Description:

  • Services are designed to enhance athlete performance by embedding practitioners into sports teams and organizations.

  • Key Features:

  • Integration with Sports Teams: Embedding practitioners into sports teams for personalized support.

  • Network of Experts: Collaboration of over 350 experts across more than 40 sports.

  • Cutting-Edge Services: Includes medicine, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, performance data, and more.


Recent Developments



  • Rebranding: On 25 April 2023, the English Institute of Sport was rebranded as the UK Sports Institute to better reflect its role in the UK high-performance system.

  • New Strategy: In November 2021, the UKSI launched the "Mission 2025" strategy.

  • New Leadership:

  • Matt Archibald started as CEO in February 2022.

  • John Dowson took over as Chair in July 2021.

  • Partnerships and Initiatives:

  • Pilot Intern Programme: Recently, two athletes joined UKSI's Pilot Intern Programme.

  • MOU Signing: An MOU was signed with the Japan Sport Council and UK Sport in July 2024.

  • New Programs and Services:

  • Performance Decompression Relaunched: For the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

  • Performance Analysis Maximizing Efforts: At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.


Additional Information



  • Governance: The UKSI is governed by a Board of Directors that sets strategic direction and ensures compliance with the Code for Sports Governance.

  • Funding: Funded by UK Sport, focusing on maximizing resources throughout an Olympic and Paralympic cycle.




This report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK Sports Institute, its services, and recent strategic developments, demonstrating its significant role in supporting and advancing sports and athletes in the UK.