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Community Impact

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.

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Delivering community impact where it matters

60 local partnerships

Working hand-in-hand with local authorities 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 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.

Nurturing tomorrow’s talents with dedicated support programmes

GLL Sport Foundation

Empowering UK athletes to unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

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GLL Literary Foundation

Investing in new children’s authors with mentor support, creative workshops and editorial guidance.

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A not-for-profit model that turns income into impact

£1.63bn

annual social value

£4.60

social value for every £1

£110m

reinvested in public services

11,000+

staff employed

Making it easier for everyone to get moving, every single day

59m

customer visits annually

900m+

members

220k

swimmers a week

700 k+

learning hours per year

From community health schemes to elite performance support

70+

locations hosting health schemes

10+

specialist health programmes

Over 28,000 UK athletes supported

Leading UK esports venue operator