As a strategic investor of public funds into high-performance sport, UK Sport is responsible for investing and managing public funds with the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
UK Sport has a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery and corruption. We are dedicated to safeguarding public funds and resources entrusted to us by ensuring they are used effectively and for their intended purpose.
To achieve this, UK Sport’s has implemented a Counter-Fraud Strategy 2025-29, with Prevention, Detection and Response being at the core of it. This Strategy is underpinned by our Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and Counter Fraud Annual Action Plan.
Our risk-based approach encompasses robust prevention and detection measures, effective detection capabilities, thorough investigations into all reported incidents, and appropriate sanctions against those found to be involved in wrongdoing.
UK Sport requires all members of staff, Board and Panel members, and Funded partners (whether they are an individual or organisation) to:
- Comply with the Bribery Act 2010
- Never offer a bribe to any of our staff, panel or board members
- Never offer or accept a bribe on our behalf
UK Sport abides by its policy and guidance on gifts and hospitality and disclosure of potential conflicts of interests for staff, panel and board members.
UK Sport also fully adheres to the values and standards of behaviour outlined in the Civil Service Code including integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. We believe that these core values support good government and ensure the achievement of the highest possible standards. More information about the Civil Service Code is available here.
Our Complaints and Whistleblowing page contains information on who to contact if you:
- suspect or identify fraud, bribery or corruption involving UK Sport members of staff, panel or board member, or involving UK Sport funds, and/or
- suspect or identify illegal or wrongful conduct by UK Sport members of staff, panel or board member