academy performing arts
London
WE ARE A CHARITABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GLL is a not for profit charitable social
enterprise committed to delivering a better quality of fitness and leisure,
libraries and performing arts facilities for everyone. We’re committed to
providing access to quality community facilities - and more - at a price
everyone can afford. We already manage over 258 facilities, and we’re adding
more all the time operating under our 'Better' brand. GLL_Social_Enterprise.JPG
WHAT WE DO We aim to get more people, more active, more often. We promote
healthy and active lifestyles, giving communities access to facilities that help
improve their health and happiness through participation in activities. It could
be gyms, libraries, playgrounds or world-class venues such as those on the
Olympic Park, we have it all right here. However, we do provide more than
access. As a charitable social enterprise, we invest in our communities as we
are a not for profit organisation but it’s not just about money: we also invest
time and effort in encouraging everyone to take advantage of our services. We
will ENGAGE and welcome new participants, introducing them to activities that
reflect their needs. We will SUPPORT our communities to make lifestyle changes
through targeted programmes. We will ADAPT our approach and offers to ensure
everyone can participate in our services. We will SUSTAIN participation by
offering varied programmes, facilities and memberships. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
old_dude.png We are a not for profit charitable social enterprise, which means
we work for the benefit of everyone: the public, the communities we work in, the
environment, our staff and our partners. As a result, we’re proud to be the
first leisure operator in the UK to be awarded both the Social Enterprise Mark,
and now Social Enterprise UK badge as well as the Prime Minister’s Big Society
Award. But, there are more benefits... We don’t have shareholders like some
private companies or any bonuses to pay out. Instead, we reinvest any financial
surplus we make back into our services and facilities. So far, we’ve reinvested
millions of pounds – well over £100m We act as a charity and are here for the
benefit of the communities we operate in. We are passionate about making a real
difference We believe social values are just as important, if not more important
as financial performance We are owned by our staff and society members, who have
a non-dividend-paying share. That means our workforce is empowered, motivated
and involved in making important decisions that affect the company. In fact, the
majority of our board are elected by our workforce Wherever possible, we work
with other social enterprises and buy Fairtrade goods and services. WHAT DOES
THAT MEAN FOR YOU? Whether you join us on a pre-paid membership, or use our
facilities occasionally as a non member or library user, you can get fit, stay
healthy, and know that you're helping make a difference in your community. You
can also rest assured that any surplus we make now and in the future goes back
in to the service as you are buying in to an ethical company. Now, that's
better.
