SOME WORDS ABOUT US

WHAT WE DO

We aim to get more people, more active, more often. We promote healthy and active lifestyles, giving communities access to facilities that help improve their health and happiness through participation in activities. It could be gyms, libraries, playgrounds or world-class venues such as those on the Olympic Park

we have it all right here However, we do provide more than access. As a charitable social enterprise, we invest in our communities as we are a not for profit organisation but it’s not just about money: we also invest time and effort in encouraging everyone to take advantage of our services.

SEEMINGLY ELEGANT PRODUCTS

What does that mean?

We are a not for profit charitable social enterprise, which means we work for the benefit of everyone: the public, the communities we work in, the environment, our staff and our partners. As a result, we’re proud to be the first leisure operator in the UK to be awarded both the Social Enterprise Mark, and now Social Enterprise UK badge as well as the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award. But, there are more benefits...

  • We act as a charity and are here for the benefit of the communities we operate in. We are passionate about making a real difference
  • We believe social values are just as important, if not more important as financial performance
  • Wherever possible, we work with other social enterprises and buy Fairtrade goods and services.
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SEEMINGLY ELEGANT PRODUCTS

We are a charitable social enterprise

GLL is a Charitable Social Enterprise owned by our staff and founded on our purpose and values to provide a different, fairer and better way of doing business.

Our purpose is to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of local communities.

We are committed to the provision of leisure, fitness and cultural activities and facilities at affordable prices. It is our aim to ensure the financial viability of our organisation, meeting our charitable social objectives, harnessing employee ownership and maintaining and expanding our existing services. We endeavour to continually exceed customer expectations.

We operate over 240 leisure centres, 120 libraries and 15 children's centres in partnership with 59 local councils, public agencies and sporting organisations.

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What We Offer

Libraries

CEO / FOUNDER

Aviana Plummer

CEO / FOUNDER

Braydon Wilkerson

CEO / FOUNDER

Kristin Watson

CEO / FOUNDER
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A Charitable Social Enterprise

Supporting Communities Across The UK
2010
FOUNDING YEAR
200000
HAPPY COSTUMERS
240
LEISURE CENTRES
120
LIBRARIES
15
CHILDREN CENTRES
100
£ MILLION REINVESTED

What does that mean for you?

Whether you join us on a monthly membership, or use our facilities occasionally as a non member or library user, you can get fit, stay healthy, and know that you're helping make a difference in your community.

How Does This Impact You ?

Rest assured that any surplus we make now and in the future goes back in to the service, as you are buying in to an ethical company. Now, that's better.