Fife Sports & Leisure Trust 2023-2024 Performance Review
Fife Sports & Leisure Trust 2023-2024 Performance Review
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is pleased to share its 2023-2024 Performance Review, highlighting a year of growth, innovation, and community impact. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust has made significant progress in providing a diverse range of physical activity opportunities designed to enhance the quality of life for Fife’s residents and beyond. From supporting grassroots sports to offering group fitness classes and improving access to gyms, swimming, and health suites, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is committed to promoting active lifestyles and strengthening its role as a vital part of the community’s physical and social wellbeing.
A key focus for the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust was the ‘Back to 100’ initiative, which aimed to return participation rates at its venues to pre-Covid levels. Aligned with the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s Business Plan, this initiative set clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive engagement. Through collective collaboration, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust achieved an impressive 2,399,135 attendances, a significant step towards its ambitious targets.
Over the past year, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust introduced a new, more flexible membership structure, making it easier for people of all ages and backgrounds to access its facilities. The fitness programme was expanded to offer over 250 weekly classes, while the health and wellbeing programme, which supports people with long-term health conditions, grew to deliver more than 90 weekly classes. The junior activities programme was also expanded, with the introduction of Rise Gymnastics in partnership with Scottish Gymnastics. Additionally, due to the continued excellence of the Learn to Swim programme, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust was awarded Scottish Water’s ‘Swimming Provider of the Year’ in 2023.
Key highlights from the 2023-2024 Performance Review:
- Venue Attendance: A total of 2,533,803 overall attendances, an increase from 2,277,379 in the previous year.
- New Membership Structure: The successful launch of a new membership programme saw record-breaking numbers, with over 15,634 members – achieving 114% of target.
- Venue Improvements: Significant refurbishments across multiple venues, including new 3G synthetic pitches, gym upgrades, and expanded fitness studios. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust also commenced the £7.8m renovation of Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre, marking a significant investment in future.
- Health and Wellbeing: Over 2,100 referrals to health programmes and more than 100 weekly health classes delivered.
- Learn to Swim: Continued growth and excellence in the Learn to Swim programme, earning the Trust the ‘Swimming Provider of the Year 2023’ award.
- Junior Programmes: The introduction of Rise Gymnastics and expanded junior activities led to a 3.28% increase in participation.
Please note that these figures reflect performance as of March 31, 2024. Since then, many of these numbers have continued to grow, further contributing to Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s success.
Emma Walker, Chief Executive of Fife Sports & Leisure Trust, reflected on the year’s successes:
“This past year saw us implement our ‘Back to 100’ campaign to achieve a number of ambitious goals. Its focus was on re-engaging people with our centres and increasing footfall, while developing our products and services to deliver what our customers want and need. Going forward, we will work together with Fife Council, and other partners, to deliver the growth and innovation required to meet the challenges of the future and enable as many Fife residents as possible to enjoy the benefits of participating in physical activity and sport.”
Jeph Hamilton, Chair of Fife Sports & Leisure Trust, highlighted the organisation’s broader impact:
“Fife Sports & Leisure Trust is a crucial part of Fife’s social infrastructure. What the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust does is more than the provision of physical activity opportunities; we help to tackle health inequalities, promote healthier lifestyles, and bring communities together. From our health and wellbeing programme to our revised membership introduced this past year, we aim to contribute real social value and make a positive difference to the diverse communities of Fife.”
As Fife Sports and Leisure Trust moves forward, its focus will remain on expanding access to high-quality leisure and fitness opportunities while continuing to modernise services. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is committed to working in partnership with Fife Council, NHS Fife, and local community organisations to ensure its offerings evolve to meet the changing needs of Fife’s diverse communities.
For more information on Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and to access the full Performance Review, please visit Fife Sports and Leisure Trust 2023 – 2024 Performance Review.
