Starting Up Resources
Guides for launching and registering your activity business from scratch.
Starting Up guides and articles
How to Start a Children's Art School in the UK
Starting a children's art school lets you combine creative expertise with genuine business potential. This guide covers qualifications, venue requirements (sinks, ventilation, storage), materials sourcing, curriculum design, exhibition opportunities, and the practical realities of running an art-based business.
How to Start Children's Yoga Classes in the UK
Children's yoga is one of the fastest-growing segments in the UK activity market, driven by growing awareness of children's mental health. This guide covers everything from specialist teacher training to building a sustainable class programme.
How to Start a Multi-Sport Activity Business in the UK
Multi-sport activity businesses serve a growing market of parents who want variety, convenience, and childcare flexibility. This guide covers everything from Ofsted registration and venue partnerships to staffing, programming, and building a profitable operation.
How to Set Up a Children's Athletics Club in the UK
Athletics is one of the most accessible sports for children, but setting up a club requires careful planning around affiliation, qualifications, and venue access. This guide walks you through every step from coaching certification to competition entry.
How to Start a Children's Drama School in the UK
Running a children's drama school combines creative fulfilment with genuine business potential. This guide covers qualifications, exam board registration, venue requirements, curriculum design, performance licensing, and the practical steps to building a thriving drama programme.
How to Start a Tennis Coaching Business in the UK
Starting a tennis coaching business in the UK requires the right qualifications, access to courts, and a clear plan for building a programme that keeps players coming back. This guide covers everything from LTA accreditation to pricing your sessions profitably.
Launching a Children's Music School: A Practical Guide
Music education is one of the most enduring and rewarding children's activities. With school music provision declining, private music schools are filling a growing gap. This guide covers everything from qualifications and instrument management to grading systems and concert planning.
Starting a Martial Arts School
Martial arts is one of the most rewarding activities to teach, building discipline, confidence, and physical fitness. This guide covers the essentials of starting a martial arts school, from choosing your governing body to setting up your dojo.
Setting Up a Football Academy
Football is the UK's most popular sport, and grassroots football is booming. Whether you want to run weekend coaching sessions, a midweek academy, or a full club programme, this guide covers the essentials for getting started.
How to Start a Gymnastics Club
Gymnastics is one of the fastest-growing children's activities in the UK, fuelled by Olympic success and growing awareness of its benefits for coordination, strength, and confidence. Here is how to start a club that thrives.
Starting a Dance School: Everything You Need to Know
Dance is the second most popular children's activity in the UK after swimming. Starting a dance school requires specific qualifications, the right studio space, and an understanding of the examination and performance culture that makes dance unique.
How to Start a Swimming School in the UK
Swimming is the most in-demand children's activity in the UK, with over 4 million children taking lessons. This guide covers everything you need to launch a successful swimming school, from pool hire to Swim England affiliation.
Activity Business Plan Template
A comprehensive business plan template tailored to children's activity providers, covering everything from market research to five-year financial projections.
Setting Up Your Activity Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a children's activity business is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but the steps between having an idea and welcoming your first student can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks it down into a clear, actionable sequence.
