Community Impact

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For over 30 years, GLL’s worker-owned co-operative has teamed up with councils, charities and local partners to unlock wellbeing, learning and opportunity across the UK.

Older women playing a game of netball in an indoor sports hall, staying active and engaged.

60 local partnerships

Working hand-in-hand with local authorities across the UK to meet each community’s needs.

254 leisure centres

From gyms and pools to studios and sports halls, we bring active living to doorsteps nationwide.

115 public libraries

Free access to books, digital resources and events - opening minds in every corner.

10 children’s centres

Dedicated support for early years development, playgroups and family services.

£1.63bn

social value added in 2024 alone

£4.60

social value for every £1

£110m

reinvested in public services

11,000+

staff employed across UK

52m

annual customer visits to our centres

750k+

leisure centre members

220k+

people learning to swim every week

700k+

learning hours per year