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Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure
services, according to Community Leisure UK CEO Cate Atwater. Speaking exclusively to Sports
Management magazine, Atwater said she was worried about the pressures being put on the delivery
of public leisure services, stating that "public services right across the board are under significant
strain to achieve the same or even more, with less financial investment".
news •
04 May 2019
The first ever Community Leisure UK Awards will be held at The Lowry hotel in Manchester on 22
May 2019.
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22 Feb 2019
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the way leisure trusts operate – including their
ethos on protecting services and serving local communities.
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14 Jan 2019
Sporta, the body representing charitable leisure trusts across the UK, has rebranded as Community
Leisure UK, as part of efforts to "tackle a false perception of being a solely sport-focused body".
According to CEO Cate Atwater, the new name "better reflects" members’ focus on improving the
physical and mental health and wellbeing of communities across the UK. "The new name, brand and
proposition for the association came from bespoke research and is far more representative of our
members’ work," she said.
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20 Nov 2018
Newly appointed Sporta chief executive Cate Atwater has admitted her members face a
“worrying landscape” as economic pressure mounts in the charity sector.
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08 Dec 2017
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
which recognised the work of charitable enterprises that help improve the nation's health.
news •
26 May 2017
From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016
HCM issue 11 2016
Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event
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Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has announced a new strategic partnership with Sporta to
support leisure industry operators.
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21 Jun 2016
Sporta, the national association of leisure and cultural trusts, has announced that its AGM
in Bournemouth next month will be expanded to feature a brand new awards show
recognising the achievements of members throughout the UK.
news •
26 Apr 2016
A physical activity initiative to build a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games
has helped almost 8,000 people get engaged with sport and exercise.
news •
15 Oct 2015
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme
which uses web analytics, technology and specialist coaching to place inactive adults on
the path towards a healthier lifestyle.
news •
24 Jul 2015
An ambitious initiative to track the progress and development of the UK sports & leisure
centre over the last six decades has won support from a number of key industry bodies
ahead of a key consulting session next month.
news •
12 Jun 2015
Virgin Active European COO Matt Merrick and GLL managing director Mark Sesnan have
won seats on the new-look ukactive Board of Directors following a high-profile election.
news •
11 May 2015
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new
ukactive Board of Directors, to be helmed by recently-appointed chair Tanni Grey-
Thompson.
news •
30 Apr 2015
Physical activity sector representative body ukactive
is to elect a new board
early in the new year with fewer members, following a
formal review of the
organisation’s governance structure.
news •
16 Dec 2014
Infant swim school Water Babies, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and
specialist baby swim product manufacturer Splash About, have joined forces to
establish a new code of practice designed to provide clearer guidelines for
practitioners in the baby swimming industry.
news •
19 Sep 2014
Aquatics training body STA has secured a 12-month partnership with The Sports
and Recreation Trusts Association (Sporta) – representing leisure and cultural
trusts – which sees STA become the organisation’s preferred aquatic training
supplier.
news •
04 Sep 2014
ukactive has announced it is entering into a formal review as it bids to refine
governance structure and deliver on key objectives, including aligning the
physical activity sector in a strong position for future growth.
news •
12 Jun 2014
Abigail Harris looks at three life-changing sporta community projects in the London boroughs
HCM issue 11 2013
In part four of our sporta series, we highlight some innovative projects from cultural and leisure trusts in the south-east of England
HCM issue 10 2013
As part of our continuing series reporting on sporta's unsung heroes around the country, we head north to Scotland to see how four leisure trusts are positively changing lives
HCM issue 7 2013
Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study
HCM issue 6 2013
sporta reports on some life-changing community projects from the south-west of England
HCM issue 5 2013
A round-up of community projects being delivered by sporta members in the north-west of England
HCM issue 3 2013
Can events like the Olympics really increase participation? Katie Lewis reports on the discussions at this year's SIBEC Europe
HCM issue 1 2013
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has claimed that plans to increase sports participation in the UK as part of legacy plans for London 2012 are in danger of "failing completely".
news •
21 Sep 2011
The UK Fitness Network (UKFN), a marketing initiative involving clubs and leisure centres managed by members of the Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta), has reached 200 sites.
news •
08 Aug 2011
Up to 95 per cent of people in the UK now recognise that exercise is an essential aspect to living a healthy life.
news •
10 Feb 2011
Members of the Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) are finalising plans to create a nationwide chain of leisure centres and fitness suites.
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13 Jan 2011
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