British Athletics is the official organisation representing athletics in the UK, including the sport, its events and the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Athletics Team. UK Athletics Limited supports the development and delivery of athletics through services and information for athletes, clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers. The organisation provides resources to help people become coaches or officials, find a local club, volunteer and locate competitions. Its website also offers access to results, statistics and records, a full fixture list, and information about events and tickets.

British Athletics shares news on competition rules, facilities, partnerships and major championships, while promoting clean athletics and highlighting health, safety and safeguarding. Its work spans performance, competition, governance and participation, with a unified strategy covering 2020–2032. The organisation also provides guidance on duty of care and supports standards across the sport. Based at Athletics House at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, British Athletics serves the UK athletics community and represents the nation’s teams on the international stage.