| Region |
Wales & South West |
| Address |
Aspire Sports and Cultural Trust, GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DT |
| Telephone |
01452 396601 |
| Fax |
01452 396677 |
| Website |
www.aspiretrust.org.uk |
| Description |
Aspire is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status that manages three centres directly, they are GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre, Horizons Health and Fitness and Oxstalls Indoor Tennis Centre. |
| Aims |
Aims and Objectives of Trust are:- (i) Offer high quality recreational facilities to all ages and abilities. (ii) Create healthy life style opportunities. (iii) Maximise Community Involvement in developing the business and facilities. (iv)Increase Usage/Income. (v)Look for future management opportunities to grow the business. |
| Services |
GL1 includes: 4 pools, including national short course, 25 metre competition pool - sports hall and indoor events arena - 4 lane indoor bowls rink - cafe/bar - Living & Learning Centre - Olympic training gym hall - meeting/ seminar room for up to 60 people - 4 squash courts - martial arts room. Horizons Health & Fitness includes: health spa, fitness arena and aerobic/dance studio. Oxstalls includes: 6 indoor tennis courts - 4 outdoor courts - outdoor synthetic turf pitch - bar/cafe and conference facilities. |
| Number of Staff |
FTE 61.5 |
| Expenditure |
Both Sites - Expend £3,597,294/Income £2,042,620 |
| Development Plans |
A Development Plan has been agreed by Trustees for 2008-2012. |