About Salford Community Leisure
Inspiring Salford to Get Active, Get Creative and Get Connected!
Each year we welcome over 3 million customer across our 60+ venues to take part in leisure, cultural, educational and healthy living activities.
Whether you’re looking to stay fit, explore new hobbies, or enjoy a cultural event, Salford Community Leisure is here to help you get active, get creative and get connected.
Salford Community Leisure is run by and for the people of Salford.
At Salford Community Leisure, our mission is to provide a wide range of accessible and affordable services that promote active living, cultural engagement, and community spirit. Whether it’s taking part in sports, enjoying arts and culture, or simply spending time with friends and family in one of our local venues, we are dedicated to making Salford a better place to live, work, and play.
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About our Organisation
Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of the people in and around Salford through sports, leisure, culture, and well-being. We are passionate about fostering inclusive, healthy, and vibrant communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the opportunities and services that support physical and mental health, creativity, and personal development.
SCL is registered under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. An independent legal entity, separate from Salford City Council, Salford Community Leisure Limited is a community benefit society with charitable status. SCL Trading Ltd (company reference 8623304) is our business face and incorporates operations such as catering and retail. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of the main company and all of its profits are reinvested because leisure and culture should be at the heart of every community.
Civic Centre,
Chorley Road,
Swinton,
Salford, M27 5DA.
Registration number: 29627 R
Charitable status reference:XR71610
Vat Registration Number: 254629684
The Board of Directors ensures that Salford Community Leisure conducts its affairs in accordance with its purpose as outlined in the Rules of the organisation.
Setting the policies, strategies and objectives, the Board also supervises the Chief Executive. The board is accountable to the members through elections and the power of removal. It has full legal responsibility for running the business.
Two executive directors; Sarah Robertson, Chief Executive and Ray Higson, Director of Finance and Support Services sit on the Board alongside five non-executive directors:
- Andrew Fethers, Chair
- Councillor Hannah Robinson-Smith
- Deborah Ivill
- Ross Griffiths
If you have any queries regarding our Board or you wish to contact them, please contact us at boardsecretary@scll.co.uk.
Community Membership
We our owned by our members – customers, employees and local residents – who direct and support our mission to “get everyone active.”
Our Community Membership incorporates:
- Salford Community Leisure (SCL) employees
- Library members
- SCL Gym Members that use our leisure centres on a regular basis
Plus… a broad selection of community members and volunteers that represent the varying needs of our community and make sure we have the strongest voice in the city when it comes to leisure and culture.
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