| Region |
London & South East |
| Address |
Northdown House,Northdown Park Road,Margate,Kent,CT9 3TP |
| Telephone |
01843 868302 |
| Fax |
01843 864243 |
| Website |
http://www.leisureforce.co.uk |
| Description |
Thanet Leisureforce Limited is different from most employers in the Leisure and Hospitality industry in that it is a workforce owned and controlled company.It is an independent "not for profit distributing" Society which is commonly known as an Industrial and Provident Society.This means that we are a fully commercial trading company but with the advantages of having charitable status with charitable aims.Thus it benefits the community.Thanet Leisureforce began trading on 1 November 1999, with two contracts providing both Leisure services along with Hospitality in a variety of leisure facilities and Catering and Entertainment venues previously operated by Thanet District CouncilThanet Leisureforce is run by a team of professional managers and its policies are overseen by a workforce controlled management board.It is the nature of our Society that receptionists, leisure attendants, catering and entertainment staff sit next to senior managers and co-opted members at board meetings to take important decisions affecting our multi-million pound business.The organisation is enthusiastic, dynamic and flexible, at the leading edge of Leisure and Hospitality in Thanet.It aspires to become a benchmark for others in quality Leisure and Hospitality provision and the company is accredited with IiP (Investers in People). |
| Aims |
Thanet Leisureforce aims to provide the best in facilities and customer service.It is a customer driven service aiming to achieve standards that will ensure that our customers enjoy themselves and want to keep returning time and time again.Our VisionThe Company promises to deliver valued and enjoyable leisure and educational experiences that will exceed our customers' expectations and will meet our aim "to be the best".Our Mission StatementThe purpose of Thanet Leisureforce and its employees is to:provide leisure and recreational experiences to all members of the communities we serve.act as a force for good in providing activities that all can enjoy and access.act as a social enterprise, providing benefit to the community.To achieve this, we will:make a vital contribution in managing, operating and developing services our customers value.provide services that meet the needs of the present, prepares for the future and insures against the unpredictable.develop modern facilities, trained staff and other capabilities to help:improve leisure time opportunities.contribute to the success of our partners' community strategies.meet our commitments and responsibilities.work with partners to strengthen community relationshipsSuccess depends, above all, on our people.We must:recruit and train the best people for the job from a diverse society.train, motivate and equip them properly.manage with care, ensuring that the demands on individuals and families are reasonable.develop careers in hospitality, leisure and associated services and skills for life.In all this we must:make every pound count to ensure the budget avaialbel is used to best effect.develop a joint approach, harnessing the two operational divisions of our Company, Councils' support and all our resources to deliver our mission.be open, responsive, flexible and creative in the way we work.encourage our partners and other stakeholders to be involved.be an active part of the wider community which we serve and in which we live.We also believe that "Your return is our reward" and we hope to see you enjoying our wide variety of facilities in the near future. |
| Services |
Thanet Leisureforce Ltd. manages four divisions: hospitality, outdoor leisure, indoor leisure and childcare services.Hospitality includes catering, entertainments, conferences, exhibitions, banquets, outside catering, marriage ceremonies, meeting room hire, audio/visual hire and technical management services.Outdoor Leisure includes management of water safety, foreshore inspections, maintenance of benches and shelters, outdoor games pitches, chalet hire on fifteen bays.Childcare includes a 54 place daycare nursery for children aged 0 -5 and other childrens activities |
| Number of Staff |
150+ |
| Expenditure |
£5m |
| Development Plans |
Currently upgrading facilities at our Hartsdown Leisure Centre which include a new 80 station gym,2 aerobic studios,a soft play area and the refurbishment of the sports hall and changing facilities.The £1.65M project is being undertaken by Createability and funded through Alliance Leisure.Future investment plans involve the refurbishment of the Winter Gardens with the launch of a Centinary Appeal and progressing the plans for a new pool in Ramsgate with Thanet Disrict Council. |
