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Return On Investment


ABOVE: Swimmers took part in the 2016 Triathlon event at Bradley Stoke.


Active Centres operate fi ve leisure centres and two dual-use sports centres across South Gloucestershire. Since 2005 they have worked with Circadian Trust, the charitable company working in partnership with the local authority, to improve the health, cultural and social wellbeing of the local community. Any profi t made is reinvested back into local facilities and


services, most recently a £1.4 million refurbishment of their Yate- based leisure centre. Circadian also work in a close partnership with the South Gloucestershire County Council to manage their fi ve 25m pools and teaching facilities at Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Thornbury, Longwell Green and Yate.


“Bradley Stoke is our busiest active lifestyle centre with over


500,000 visits each year,” says Active Centres CEO Mark Crutchley, “It has recently undergone a £3.6million refurbishment which has resulted in a new adventure play and adventure climbing facilities, two new fi tness studios as well as signifi cant expansions to the gym. “The centre also has a 25m pool which was used by 2016


Paralympic Triathlon Gold medallist Andy Lewis in his training preparations.”


BUSINESS EVOLUTION


While the number of visitors has grown steadily over the years, the Trust has been able to reinvest in new facilities and evolve the business.


“Thornbury also has an integrated deep diving pit whilst


ABOVE: Andy Lewis with Bradley Stoke centre manager Rob Candlin. 30 Swimming Pool Scene LEISURE OPERATOR


ABOVE: The Rookies Junior Lifeguards at Thornbury Leisure Centre.


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