David Lloyd Clubs Announced as Headline Sponsor for the APF Awards 2025

The APF is delighted to announce Europe's leading premium health and wellness group David Lloyd Clubs as the Headline Sponsor of the APF Awards 2025, our flagship event celebrating the individuals and organisations championing active pregnancies and supporting women to stay healthy and active before, during and after pregnancy.

The Awards

The APF Awards will honour excellence across 14 awards in four distinct categories: People, Places, Products & Programmes. Shortlisted nominees for the prestigious Women of the Year and Product of the Year awards will go forward to a public vote, allowing communities to celebrate and champion those making a difference.

They take place on the 6th June 2025 at 10 Union Street, London, and will bring together leaders from healthcare, sport, and community initiatives. The Awards will shine a light on leadership, good practice, innovation, and research because together we recognise that pregnancy is an opportunity to influence not only women’s health, but also that of their families and wider communities.

Headline Sponsor

Welcoming David Lloyd Clubs as this year’s Headline Sponsor marks a significant milestone for the Foundation, highlighting a shared commitment to making physical activity more accessible, inclusive and empowering for women everywhere.

Sally Kettle, CEO of The Active Pregnancy Foundation, said:“We’re thrilled to partner with David Lloyd Clubs as our Headline Sponsor for the 2025 Awards. Their support demonstrates a powerful commitment to women’s health and wellbeing, and we’re excited to work together to raise the profile of active pregnancy across communities, industries and the nation. This partnership is a brilliant example of what happens when purpose and passion align.”

Michelle Dand, Head of Fitness Products & Programming at David Lloyd Clubs, added: “At David Lloyd Clubs, we believe in supporting every stage of our members’ wellbeing journey, and that includes pregnancy. We’re proud to champion the incredible work of The Active Pregnancy Foundation and look forward to celebrating the inspiring individuals and organisations making such a difference to women’s lives. The APF Awards are a perfect platform to spotlight innovation, compassion and progress in women’s health.”

The APF Awards 2025 promises to be a powerful and inspiring event—celebrating progress, sharing stories, and driving change in how we approach active pregnancy in policy, practice and everyday life.

About the Awards

The APF Awards celebrate the champions of active pregnancy—recognising individuals, organisations, and communities who have gone above and beyond to support and empower women to stay active before, during, and after pregnancy.

As the only UK charity dedicated to breaking down barriers to physical activity during pregnancy and early motherhood, The APF is committed to changing perceptions and encouraging active lifestyles, supporting women to stay active throughout pregnancy and beyond, by providing expertise & advice, changing culture & challenging policy.

About David Lloyd Leisure Group

David Lloyd Leisure helps members to live life better with a focus on physical and mental wellbeing and a sense of belonging. We are Europe’s leading premium health and wellness group operating 134 clubs – 105 clubs in the UK and a further 29 clubs across mainland Europe, comprising three brands David Lloyd Clubs, Harbour Clubs and David Lloyd Meridian Spa and Fitness in Germany.

David Lloyd Clubs’ premium facilities are unparalleled. We continually innovate to offer the best products and services for families and individuals in welcoming surroundings including state-of-the-art gyms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, well-equipped group exercise studios, luxurious spas, kids club facilities and crèches. We also have the broadest range of racquet sports including tennis, padel, pickleball and badminton. Our Clubrooms offer a place to spend time with friends and family or enjoy a bite to eat. Our clubs also feature large and inviting spaces to work, relax and socialise.

Our 785,000+ members and over 11,500 team members make a positive impact on the communities and environment in which we operate. We pride ourselves in employing the best experts in the industry, including health and wellness specialists, group exercise instructors and PTs, as well as racquets coaches and swim coaches.

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Find out more about the Awards HERE.