Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure is the UK’s leading leisure development partner, working with local authorities to create sustainable, community‑focused leisure, sport and cultural facilities. With over 25 years’ experience, Alliance supports projects from early feasibility and funding through design, procurement, construction and long‑term operation. Their multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in development, finance, engagement, marketing and delivery, helping clients maximise social value and long‑term impact. As delivery partner for the UK Leisure Framework, Alliance Leisure provides a compliant, end‑to‑end route to developing facilities that support healthier, more active communities.Space & Place Architects
Space & Place Architects are the UK’s leading specialists in sport, leisure, community and entertainment facility design. With over 40 years’ experience, they deliver award‑winning, sustainable buildings that maximise social value and community impact. Their multidisciplinary team works closely with clients to translate strategic objectives into inspiring, people‑focused environments that encourage participation and long‑term use. From community leisure centres to internationally recognised sporting venues, Space & Place are recognised for combining innovative design, environmental responsibility and deep sector expertise to create facilities that genuinely improve lives.
Leisure Energy
Leisure Energy is an award‑winning renewable technology company and energy consultancy specialising exclusively in the leisure sector. Since 2014, they have supported public sector operators, trusts and local authorities to reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions and progress towards net zero. Providing a complete end‑to‑end service, Leisure Energy delivers detailed energy audits, funding support and decarbonisation projects as both principal designer and contractor. Their expertise in swimming pools and energy‑intensive facilities helps leisure centres become more environmentally and financially sustainable while protecting frontline services.
Good Boost
Good Boost is a social enterprise that delivers evidence‑based, digital therapeutic exercise programmes through community leisure facilities. Working in partnership with leisure, health and public sector teams, Good Boost supports people living with musculoskeletal conditions and long‑term health challenges to move more, feel better and improve wellbeing. Their tablet‑based technology personalises land and water‑based exercise sessions, enabling safe, inclusive and scalable rehabilitation outside clinical settings. With strong clinical governance and proven outcomes, Good Boost helps reposition leisure centres as accessible community health and wellbeing assets.
Innerva
Innerva is a UK‑based innovator in power‑assisted exercise technology, specialising in active ageing, rehabilitation and inclusive fitness. Their equipment and digital platforms are designed to support older adults, people with long‑term conditions and those new to exercise, offering safe, low‑impact, full‑body workouts. Developed in partnership with academic researchers and end users, Innerva’s solutions improve strength, mobility, balance and confidence while encouraging social connection. Used widely in leisure, health and community settings, Innerva helps operators engage inactive audiences and support healthy, independent ageing.
CLOA – Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association
CLOA is the professional association for senior leaders responsible for public sector culture, arts, heritage, sport, leisure and active wellbeing services. Representing strategic leaders across local government and public service delivery organisations, CLOA works closely with national bodies and central government to shape policy, provide sector leadership and advocate for positive change. Through research, events, guidance and collaboration, the association supports members to respond to evolving challenges and opportunities, helping to ensure every community benefits from high‑quality, inclusive cultural and leisure provision.
The Active Wellbeing Society
The Active Wellbeing Society is a charitable community benefit society focused on reducing inequalities and improving wellbeing through place‑based, community‑led approaches. Originating from Birmingham City Council, it works nationally with communities and partners to design and deliver programmes that address the social determinants of health. Combining practical delivery with systems thinking, the organisation tackles barriers to participation through initiatives such as physical activity, social connection and leadership development. The Active Wellbeing Society collaborates across sectors to create long‑term, sustainable change that enables happier, healthier and more connected communities.
Local Government Association (LGA)
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body representing councils across England and Wales and acts as the collective voice of local government. Politically led and cross‑party, the LGA works on behalf of councils to influence national policy, promote innovation and strengthen local government’s ability to deliver for communities. It provides advice, sector‑led improvement, peer support and leadership development, helping councils respond to complex challenges such as health, wellbeing, climate change and place‑based growth. The LGA plays a vital role in supporting thriving, resilient communities through strong local leadership.