Frequently Asked Questions

The service and our goal

What is Simply Searching?

Simply Searching is a search engine specifically tailored for sports, hobbies and activities. Sports centres, clubs, associations, groups and societies can promote their facilities and activities for free, which means you can find anything from swimming pools or dance classes to book clubs. You can even sign up for additional features such as to find an activity partner.

What is the mission?

Our objective is to inspire the nation to get fit, active and involved.

Is Simply Searching really free?

It's completely free to search for whatever you're looking for on Simply Searching, and it's completely free for Activity Providers to promote their facilities and activities. Simply Searching also offers a host of great value features such as event notifications and People Search, to really help you get the most out of the service.

Is it also true there is no advertising?

Yes - Simply Searching is free from all advertising.

Is our information safe?

Simply Searching will never share your information with anyone. Ever.

An Evolving Service

What does the future hold for Simply Searching?

Next year is the 2012 Olympics, and we think we're the ideal place to find the inspiration to try new things. Perhaps we'll even be able to help our future gold medal winners of tomorrow get started!

Can I have a say in how the service evolves?

Simply Searching is your service, and we'd love to hear from you if have ideas about how you'd like to see it develop.

Help and assistance

Can I get help to use the service?

We have designed Simply Searching to make it as easy to use as possible, but most pages have help buttons just in case you need them.

Can I talk to someone?

Of course! You can call us on 0845 33 11 108 (local rates apply) or you can use our contact form to get in touch.