We’re a worker-owned co-operative and charitable social enterprise that helps local people across the UK lead healthier, happier lives. Our journey began in 1993 as a groundbreaking co-operative initiative in Greenwich, where we became one of the UK’s first leisure services to spin out from local authority control into an independent charitable social enterprise. This innovative model combined commercial efficiency with strong social purpose, creating a template that would reshape public service delivery across the UK. Today, we manage almost 400 public service facilities nationwide, including leisure centres, libraries and cultural venues. We’ve maintained our commitment to social value while continuously adapting to meet evolving community needs. Because our staff have a stake in the organisation as a co-operative, they are directly invested in its success. We're also proud to offer good job opportunities with fair pay, excellent career development, and apprenticeships, particularly in parts of the UK where these opportunities are most needed. Our impact extends beyond traditional leisure services to encompass public health, education and cultural engagement. Through strategic partnerships with local authorities, NHS England, and national organisations, we’ve pioneered evidence-based approaches that deliver measurable social value while maintaining financial sustainability. For over 30 years, we have sought to challenge ‘the norm’ and to show how values-driven, social entrepreneurship can work effectively with government, health professionals, sport and library leaders.
| Website | http://www.gll.org |
| Revenue | $332.6 million |
| Employees | 4,662 (1,837 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Phone | +44 20 8317 5000 |
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations, Fitness & Dance Facilities, Communities, Recreation, Community and Lifestyle, Hospitality, Energy |
| Web Rank | 2 Million |
| Keywords | Leisure Management, Cultural Activities, Social Enterprise, Charitable Activities, Charity, Leisure Facilities, Community Services, Health And Wellbeing, Sport And Recreation, Community Engagement, Nonprofit Organization, Wellbeing Initiatives, Social Responsibility, Community Development, Public Services, Amenities |
| Competitors | LA Fitness, Anytime Fitness, The Y (YMCA), Snap Fitness, Gold's Gym, Nuffield Health, PURE GYM LIMITED, David Lloyd Leisure, The Gym Group, Fitness First Singapore +25 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 799 Companies, SIC Code 79 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 7112 Companies, NAICS Code 71 Companies, NAICS Code 711 Companies |
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The GLL annual revenue was $332.6 million in 2026.
Peter Bundey is the CEO of GLL.
1,837 people are employed at GLL.
The NAICS codes for GLL are [7112, 71, 711].
The SIC codes for GLL are [799, 79].