Community Access Fund
Westminster City Council extended its leisure contract with Everyone Active in September 2025, supporting the Community Access Fund.
Westminster City Council approved a three-year extension to its leisure contract with Everyone Active in September 2025, a decision made at a Cabinet meeting. This extension, which includes the Community Access Fund, aims to deliver service improvements and value for money, according to Councillor Cara Sanquest, Cabinet Member for Communities. The fund is designed to improve community access to leisure facilities.
The council's decision in July 2025 to extend the contract until June 2029 also included a transition to an Agency Model. This model allows Sports and Leisure Management Limited, trading as Everyone Active, to manage leisure centres as an agent, facilitating VAT recovery and aiming for improved financial returns to the council. The extension followed a review committed to through Fairer Westminster.
The Community Access Fund is a £100,000 fund established by Westminster City Council as part of its leisure contract with Everyone Active. It provides equitable opportunities for physical activity within leisure centres and communities in Westminster. The extended contract ensures leisure services continue until June 2029.
Key facts
- Westminster Council approved a three-year extension to its leisure contract with Everyone Active in September 2025. Source
- The contract extension ensures the continuation of leisure services until June 2029. Source
- The decision to extend the contract was made at a Cabinet meeting on 14 July 2025. Source
- The extension includes a transition to an Agency Model to facilitate VAT recovery. Source
- The extension aims to deliver service improvements and value for money. Source
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