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Edinburgh Leisure

Impact Report 2025-26

Edinburgh Leisure has delivered sport and leisure services across Edinburgh since 1998, with a focus on reducing barriers for people facing poverty and inequality. This is its Impact Report for 2025-26. The report states it is a Registered Scottish Charity (SC027450). Some figures in the PDF sit in a graphic layout that could not be matched reliably to their labels and were left out. Contact email is the supporter email printed in the report; no named Head of Fundraising or Director was found. Source: Edinburgh Leisure Impact Report 2025-26 PDF, retrieved Oct 2026.

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Swimming lessons and pools; children's sports coaching; gyms and fitness classes; falls prevention (Balanced Life); Ageing Well; Active Mums; Open All Hours youth work; Healthy Active Minds; Inclusive Fitness Programme; subsidised access; community access to 23 high schools and 163 sports pitches

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 5.976 million customer visits (5.7 million in 2024-25), 38,383 active members at March 2026 and 90% overall customer satisfaction
Key Metric 2 9,846 people supported to access physical activity despite barriers to participation; 463 participants received training and qualifications through the Aquatics Training Academy
Key Metric 3 Balanced Life falls prevention programme expanded from 34 to 65 weekly classes, with annual participation rising from 1,152 to 2,232

Key Outcomes

  • Closed its financial gap in 2025-26 while customer visits and membership reached an all-time high
  • Fit & Active supported 168 adults with learning disabilities to become more active; 644 care experienced children and young people supported, 97 with free coaching and holiday clubs
  • 979 people supported to improve their mental health through Healthy Active Minds

Geography

Scotland

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