Active Communities Together Limited is a Community Benefit Society dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities.
We create and support accessible spaces for recreation, leisure, and social connection, especially for those facing challenges such as age, disability, financial hardship or social isolation.
Our mission is to improve quality of life through inclusive, community-focused initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and opportunity for all.
Operation of Leisure & Community Wellbeing Facilities
At Active Communities Together, we operate a diverse range of leisure facilities as a core part of our mission to improve community wellbeing. Our expertise stretches from local community halls and school partnerships to fully equipped leisure centres – both wet and dry. We manage inclusive spaces designed to support physical activity, social engagement and healthier lifestyles.
Our facilities host a wide range of activities, including swimming, squash, badminton and GP referral programmes, as well as targeted health initiatives such as MSK rehabilitation, cancer prehabilitation, healthy weight management programmes and many more. We partner with qualified experts to provide obesity and weight management support, diabetes programmes, and nutritional advice, each tailored to meet the needs of individuals facing health or social challenges.
Collaboration is central to our approach. We work closely with partners across sectors and welcome new opportunities to expand our reach, enhance our impact, and ensure more people can stay active, connected and healthy within their communities.
About Us
The society is overseen by its team of independent Board Members and regulated by the mutuals division of the Financial Conduct Authority. The Board consists of six experienced professionals who have particular expertise in the running of ‘not for profit’ businesses and the operation of sports and leisure facilities.
Between them, the Board members have significant experience of working for local authorities at a senior level, and also include a former solicitor and a nationally recognised health and safety expert. The Board Members are;
- Kim Arrenberg (Chairman)
- David Swinburn (Secretary and Vice Chair)
- Peter Mills
- Colin Barlow
- Ian Cooper
- Larry Jones
The Board Members engage the services of an experienced Management Consultant to act as the Society’s Representative to oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of the society. Day-to-day operations are overseen by seasoned leisure managers.
We are committed to creating lasting impact by continually expanding access to sports and leisure opportunities for all. By investing all surpluses in our facilities, services and staff, we aim to welcome more users, enhance experiences, and ensure everyone can benefit from high-quality, inclusive spaces. Every surplus we generate is reinvested directly into our mission – to improve quality of life through inclusive, community-focused initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and opportunity for all.
Registered address: Active Communities Together, 71 Graham Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JS
Contact address: 3 De Salis Court, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0QE
Place of Registration: England and Wales
Mutuals Registration Number: 9132