Each time I analyse the UK padel landscape, the national picture has already shifted. The rapid pace of UK padel growth means that even recent insights can quickly become outdated. The national analysis published in April 2025 belongs to a different cycle, which is why work on the next edition ...
This article was first published in Physical Activity Facilities Magazine, August 2025, and has been adapted for the Oxygen Consulting blog. Physical activity, in all its different forms, can profoundly impact health and wellbeing. Yet, many people will relate to the challenge of maintaining a regular routine when life’s seemingly more ...
In brief Understanding why people play padel in the UK is critical insight when investing in substantial long-term infrastructure. Padel players are not just turning up—they are returning. Enjoyment, progress, and fitness are the primary drivers. Intrinsic motivation beats perks, points and promotions. New insights can shape more intelligent investment ...
The UK Padel Report, published by Oxygen Consulting, presents the first independent analysis of this fast-emerging racquet sport. The report examines why people are participating, maps the court infrastructure across the UK, analyses pricing, and explores the challenge of ensuring inclusive access. Written by Ray Algar, the report is available for ...
It has been some time since I last shared an update on our forthcoming UK Padel Report, and in that time there’s been solid progress on what I believe will be an influential report on the sport. I want to take a moment to bring you up to speed on what ...
At Oxygen Consulting, we are excited to announce the launch of our UK Padel Player Survey, and we are calling on all padel enthusiasts across the UK to take part. This survey is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to groundbreaking research that will shed light on the factors ...
Oxygen Consulting unveils its upcoming UK padel tennis report on the emergence of padel in the UK. Uncovering new motivations and intentions behind padel among players and the non-playing general public. The open-access report ensures that all stakeholders have free access to comprehensive insights and analysis to inform strategic ...
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda Over the past decade, the corporate world has seen a significant shift in its focus from just maximizing shareholder returns to also making a positive impact on the environment and society. This shift is known as the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. In ...
I am excited to announce that Oxygen Consulting is collaborating with Espalier, the UK venturing organisation founded by global educational entrepreneur, Andrew Colin. We are leading new wellbeing venturing opportunities with the purpose to invest and actively nurture scalable UK-based businesses that are providing compelling services and experiences to the wellbeing and ...
The Hotel Inspector — A fresh and honest perspective Recently I watched an episode of the Hotel Inspector that involves Alex Polizzi, a hotelier and businesswoman helping to turn around a failing British hotel. The programme format involves her visiting the hotel and critically examining all elements of the business. It ...
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