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Alliance Leisure

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The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, educational establishments and leisure trusts that want to improve or expand the leisure products and services they offer.
Find out more about Alliance Leisure here...
Alliance Leisure: News and press releases
08 May 2024
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
30 Apr 2024
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
14 Mar 2024
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Councillors and Officers from Hyndburn Borough Council met with Alliance Leisure and members of the ISG construction team to celebrate the start of works on the new, state-of-the -art, leisure and sports complex on Wilson Playing Fields in Clayton-le- Moors.
06 Mar 2024
Alliance Leisure has completed the refurbishment of two gym spaces at Sport Wales National Centre to enhance the workout experience at the home of Welsh sport, with more Sport Wales- funded projects underway, including the country’s first interactive squash court.
08 Feb 2024
This month sees the public opening of the new build football hub within the grounds of Derby Racecourse, an event that puts a new marker in the sand for development partner, Alliance Leisure, as the company’s 250th completed project since its launch 25 years ago.
08 Feb 2024
Alliance Leisure has made a raft of new appointments across the business to support its continued growth. The new appointments come as the leisure development specialist celebrates 25 years of transforming leisure provision across the UK.
29 Jan 2024
Walsall Council has launched a dedicated BOX12 boxing-based boutique training facility within the footprint of an established leisure centre.
24 Jan 2024
Alliance Leisure has been appointed to work on the concept design for a new leisure centre for The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in south-west London.
20 Dec 2023
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing a fundamental priority, with the launch of a raft of new facilities backed by £47.9m (US$60.6m, €55.3m) of investment.
13 Dec 2023
North Yorkshire Council has delivered an early Christmas present to the residents in Knaresborough in the form of a new £17.5 million energy efficient leisure and wellness centre.
12 Dec 2023
An immersive bowling centre – the first of its kind in Durham – has opened at Peterlee Leisure Centre as part of a £4.5m redevelopment to widen the appeal of the venue.
05 Dec 2023
Following a successful planning application by Hyndburn Borough Council, Alliance Leisure has been appointed to deliver a new build leisure and sport centre at Wilsons Playing Fields, Clayton-le-moors, Lancashire.
Alliance Leisure: featured in HCM and Fit Tech magazines
Interview: Sarah Watts
Health Club Management 2024 issue 1
As Alliance Leisure celebrates its 25th anniversary, its founder and CEO tells Kate Cracknell why Alliance will never build another leisure centre
HCM People: Jamie Groves
Health Club Management 2024 issue 1
Denbighshire Leisure’s turnover has increased by 25 per cent since 2021, so the developments have paid for themselves and more
Health Club Management 2023 issue 5
Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO, Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure
Show preview: Elevate 2023
Health Club Management 2023 issue 4
As the industry in the UK gears up for this annual trade event, HCM gives the lowdown on what you can expect
About Alliance Leisure
About us
Alliance Leisure works with Local Authorities, Trusts and leisure operators to deliver transformational projects that create engaging active environments and support healthy, happy, and prosperous communities. Projects range from £100k to £20m+. In addition to development works, award- winning Alliance Leisure also supports leisure operators across the UK in the promotion of their facilities and services through its marketing and training brand TA6. TA6 is focused on creating sustainable revenue streams, investing in staff development and improving the health of local communities.

Product range and services
Alliance Leisure are the go-to leisure developer for UK-based operators looking to expand, refurbish or build new leisure facilities. Through comprehensive research and feasibility studies, Alliance Leisure creates active environments that directly address the needs of the community they service; replacing or transforming tired, under-utilised leisure facilities into thriving, energy efficient technology- driven activity hubs that engage all ages and abilities has become a kitemark of the leisure developer. Alliance Leisure is the appointed delivery partner for the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure. The UK Leisure Framework is the only Framework in the UK dedicated to leisure development and provides an end-to-end solution for public sector bodies looking to scope, precure, design and build sustainable leisure facilities, taking advantage of effi ciencies and expertise at every level of the supply chain. Alliance Leisure is an environmentally responsible company.
Plans for the next 12 months
Our company goal as we emerge from the pandemic is to stand side-by-side with partners and not just help the sector recover but truly thrive. We are constantly innovating and are currently exploring new activities, alongside best in class health, leisure and wellbeing solutions. We are committed to continuing to measure the social value created across our developments and use the National Themes Outcomes and Measures (TOMs) Framework.
Key personnel
Sarah Watts, ceo
Paul Cluett, managing director
James Foley, commercial director
Tom Fairey, development director
Paul Woodford, strategic engagement director
John Leaver, marketing & frameworks director
Julia Goddard, senior business development manager
Jonny Curley, senior business development manager
Key customers
Local Authorities
Leisure Trusts
Universities and Colleges
Testimonial
"Over the coming years, Denbighshire Leisure will continue to work with Alliance Leisure, breaking down investment barriers to ensure communities across the UK have access to the facilities they need to live more active, health and prosperous lives."
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Tel: +44 (0)1458 877558
Address: 2340/2440 The Quadrant, Aztec West, Bristol, BS324AQ, United Kingdom
Sarah Watts, ceo
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Alliance Leisure

About us   |   Contact us   |  Company blog
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, educational establishments and leisure trusts that want to improve or expand the leisure products and services they offer.
Find out more about Alliance Leisure here...
Alliance Leisure: News and press releases
08 May 2024
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
30 Apr 2024
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
14 Mar 2024
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Councillors and Officers from Hyndburn Borough Council met with Alliance Leisure and members of the ISG construction team to celebrate the start of works on the new, state-of-the -art, leisure and sports complex on Wilson Playing Fields in Clayton-le- Moors.
06 Mar 2024
Alliance Leisure has completed the refurbishment of two gym spaces at Sport Wales National Centre to enhance the workout experience at the home of Welsh sport, with more Sport Wales- funded projects underway, including the country’s first interactive squash court.
08 Feb 2024
This month sees the public opening of the new build football hub within the grounds of Derby Racecourse, an event that puts a new marker in the sand for development partner, Alliance Leisure, as the company’s 250th completed project since its launch 25 years ago.
08 Feb 2024
Alliance Leisure has made a raft of new appointments across the business to support its continued growth. The new appointments come as the leisure development specialist celebrates 25 years of transforming leisure provision across the UK.
29 Jan 2024
Walsall Council has launched a dedicated BOX12 boxing-based boutique training facility within the footprint of an established leisure centre.
24 Jan 2024
Alliance Leisure has been appointed to work on the concept design for a new leisure centre for The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in south-west London.
20 Dec 2023
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing a fundamental priority, with the launch of a raft of new facilities backed by £47.9m (US$60.6m, €55.3m) of investment.
13 Dec 2023
North Yorkshire Council has delivered an early Christmas present to the residents in Knaresborough in the form of a new £17.5 million energy efficient leisure and wellness centre.
12 Dec 2023
An immersive bowling centre – the first of its kind in Durham – has opened at Peterlee Leisure Centre as part of a £4.5m redevelopment to widen the appeal of the venue.
05 Dec 2023
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Alliance Leisure: featured in HCM and Fit Tech magazines
Interview: Sarah Watts
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As Alliance Leisure celebrates its 25th anniversary, its founder and CEO tells Kate Cracknell why Alliance will never build another leisure centre
HCM People: Jamie Groves
Health Club Management 2024 issue 1
Denbighshire Leisure’s turnover has increased by 25 per cent since 2021, so the developments have paid for themselves and more
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About Alliance Leisure
About us
Alliance Leisure works with Local Authorities, Trusts and leisure operators to deliver transformational projects that create engaging active environments and support healthy, happy, and prosperous communities. Projects range from £100k to £20m+. In addition to development works, award- winning Alliance Leisure also supports leisure operators across the UK in the promotion of their facilities and services through its marketing and training brand TA6. TA6 is focused on creating sustainable revenue streams, investing in staff development and improving the health of local communities.

Product range and services
Alliance Leisure are the go-to leisure developer for UK-based operators looking to expand, refurbish or build new leisure facilities. Through comprehensive research and feasibility studies, Alliance Leisure creates active environments that directly address the needs of the community they service; replacing or transforming tired, under-utilised leisure facilities into thriving, energy efficient technology- driven activity hubs that engage all ages and abilities has become a kitemark of the leisure developer. Alliance Leisure is the appointed delivery partner for the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure. The UK Leisure Framework is the only Framework in the UK dedicated to leisure development and provides an end-to-end solution for public sector bodies looking to scope, precure, design and build sustainable leisure facilities, taking advantage of effi ciencies and expertise at every level of the supply chain. Alliance Leisure is an environmentally responsible company.
Alliance Leisure
Tel: +44 (0)1458 877558
Address: 2340/2440 The Quadrant, Aztec West, Bristol, BS324AQ, United Kingdom
Sarah Watts, ceo
Key personnel
Sarah Watts, ceo
Paul Cluett, managing director
James Foley, commercial director
Tom Fairey, development director
Paul Woodford, strategic engagement director
John Leaver, marketing & frameworks director
Julia Goddard, senior business development manager
Jonny Curley, senior business development manager
Key customers
Local Authorities
Leisure Trusts
Universities and Colleges
Plans for the next 12 months
Our company goal as we emerge from the pandemic is to stand side-by-side with partners and not just help the sector recover but truly thrive. We are constantly innovating and are currently exploring new activities, alongside best in class health, leisure and wellbeing solutions. We are committed to continuing to measure the social value created across our developments and use the National Themes Outcomes and Measures (TOMs) Framework.
Testimonial
"Over the coming years, Denbighshire Leisure will continue to work with Alliance Leisure, breaking down investment barriers to ensure communities across the UK have access to the facilities they need to live more active, health and prosperous lives."
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
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