Better (GLL)
Gate 13
City / Suburb: Manchester
Website URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/manchester
Postal Code: M11 3FF
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Description of SE/Org:

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 19 facilities across Greater Manchester, operating under our 'Better' brand.

GLL exists to make community services and spaces better for everyone and to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Products or services sold:

Leisure Services (Gym, Swimming, Classes, Sports Halls, Events etc.)

Follow the weblink above to see what community services and spaces we run across Greater Manchester.
Social mission:
Citizenship and community, Employment, training and education, Family, friends and relationships, Mental health and well-being, Physical health, Supporting social enterprise / voluntary action

Mission Statement:
GLL exists to make community services and spaces better for everyone and to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.

Built on honest and sound business principles, our charitable organisation produces great results - and this is confirmed by our pioneering work to measure and raise social value.

Not only were we the first leisure operator in the UK to be awarded the prestigious Social Enterprise Mark and Big Society Award, we won the UK Business Awards in 2018 for our social enterprise strategy and our approach to staff development. In 2019 we won the SEUK Award 'Market Builder' in recognition of our support to other social enterprises in our supply chain.
willing to provide/participate in peer support, host visits to our organisation, buy from social enterprises and provide space for social enterprises