Creating Leisure Ltd was launched in July 2003 as a community based, non profit making organisation to provide quality leisure provision and to re-invest any trading surplus back into the communities that it serves. The company specialises in the development and operation of local authority leisure facilities.
The new not for profit distributing organisation (NPDO) currently manages a wide range of leisure and sporting facilities in partnership with Southend Borough Coucil, providing a quality leisure service for the local community. The portfolio of managed facilities includes swimming pools, sports halls, dance studios, gyms, health suites, tennis and badminton courts, childcare, holiday schemes, restaurants, cafeterias and licensed bars.
The company employs over 250 full and part time / casual staff and has an excellent record as a training provider and career enhancer.
The facilities within the Southend Borough Contract have all been Quest accredited (the leisure industry quality kite mark scheme).
Creating Leisure Ltd can access and provide a full range of options from large-scale investment projects funded by PFI credits to “Best Value” management contracts with a strong community focus.
Creating Leisure Ltd supports the principles of community, value and inclusiveness throughout the full range of services provided by the company.
Quality
Creating Leisure Ltd’s commitment to quality is paramount. It spans the whole company and is reflected in everything that the company does.
- Progressively increasing the number of centres with Quest accreditation.
- Accurate and realistic assessments of business opportunities.
- Clarity, honesty and openness when negotiating with potential clients.
- Attention to detail when formulating contracts with clients.
- High operating standards from all Creating Leisure staff.
Care
The emphasis placed on care is of uppermost importance to Creating Leisure.
- Health and Safety is always the first priority.
- High standards of customer care are an integral part of the company ethos.
- Maintenance of all facilities is carried out to high standards.
- Recognising the importance of children within our customer base and the additional responsibility for care that this requires.
- The company’s commitment to wider environmental issues is clearly demonstrated by its accreditation to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
Excellence
Creating Leisure is proud of the excellent services provided to all our customers.
- Each facility constantly seeks to attain and improve customer and client satisfaction by striving for continuous and ongoing service improvement.
- The best possible levels of cleanliness and presentation enhance facilities.
- A flexible and innovative approach enables Creating Leisure to provide a safe, enjoyable and exciting leisure experience for all.
To learn more about business development opportunities that Creating Leisure can provide you, please contact us.
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