Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey report 2025-26 shows that while there are encouraging signs of progress, disabled people continue to face substantial barriers to being active, with concerns around accessibility, affordability, wellbeing and belonging.
The survey, now in its sixth year, is the primary source of insight for organisations working to improve disabled people’s opportunities in sports and activities. It complements Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey and provides greater detail on important issues to disabled people.
The survey was conducted by IFF Research between September and October 2025. It combines responses from more than 1,000 disabled people and 1,000 non-disabled people across the UK with in-depth discussions about the realities of being active.
This year, our report focuses on five key areas:
- Participation and inclusion
- Health, wellbeing and social connection
- Cost and access
- Representation, belonging and involvement
- Accessible spaces
The full research report and key finding summary in a variety of accessible formats can be found on the Activity Alliance website.