Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Celebrates Outstanding Performance Across All Programmes in April

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is excited to share its remarkable achievements in April 2024, underscoring its commitment to health, wellbeing, and community engagement. As a leading provider of sports and leisure facilities in Fife, the Trust has not only met but surpassed its targets, showcasing remarkable performance across all programmes.

With 14 regional venues, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust offers a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of the community. April’s attendance surpassed expectations by over 17%. Both aquatic and indoor facilities surpassed their yearly performance benchmarks, with aquatic visits reaching 94,966, indoor visits hitting 106,357, and outdoor visits achieving 25,166 to date. Every venue met or exceeded its individual performance targets, highlighting the operational excellence and broad appeal of Fife’s recreational facilities.

The Trust has seen record-high membership numbers due to its updated membership structure, providing access to various venues, facilities, and health and wellbeing activities. The Trust now offers over 260 weekly fitness classes, marking a 20% increase and significantly boosting participation. This strong community response highlights the effectiveness of the Trust’s strategic initiatives and the growing enthusiasm for health and fitness programmes.

Emma Walker, CEO of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, said: Our mission goes beyond fitness. It’s about nurturing a community that embraces an active lifestyle. We are extremely proud of the accomplishments in April, which demonstrate our unwavering commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and community engagement. The dedication of our team and the enthusiastic response from our members have been crucial in surpassing our targets. We are excited to build on this success and continue to offer exceptional services that benefit everyone in our community.

Key programmes such as ‘Learn to Swim’ have seen substantial user engagement and satisfaction. With 8,153 participants to date, it is one of the largest swimming programmes in Scotland. The success of ‘Learn to Swim’ is a testament to the dedication and excellence of the Trust’s instructors, who have created an inspiring and beneficial programme for individuals of all ages.

The Trust has also seen high participation rates among individuals under 18 and over 60. This trend highlights the Trust’s dedication to creating programmes that appeal to a wide audience and ensure everyone, regardless of age, has access to its offerings.

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust has set ambitious yet achievable strategic goals for 2024 and 2025. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, the Trust aims to drive toward long-term economic sustainability, and enable reinvestment in community programmes. With significant increases in participation rates and revenue targets, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is well-positioned to achieve its goals while continuing to deliver high-quality services that enhance the health and wellbeing of residents.

Scott Urquhart, Head of Operations at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, commented: Our recent performance is a testament to our staff’s hard work and innovation. The significant increase in participation and the success of our programmes, as well as attendance at pools, fitness classes, and facilities, showcase our ability to meet the community’s diverse needs. We are eager to pursue our strategic goals for 2024 and 2025, ensuring we deliver top-quality services and contribute to a healthier, more active Fife.

For more information on the Trust, its memberships, services, and facilities, please visit: Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (fifeleisure.org.uk)