This year, GLL is celebrating its 20th birthday and its success as the one of the UK's first and now largest leisure trust and charitable social enterprise.

The employee-owned organisation was established as a 'spin-out' by Greenwich Council in 1993; the charitable social enterprise model enabled the business to grow and diversify, while remaining true to our community-focused ethos. GLL has expanded its customer base by reaching out to all sections of society – with flexible pricing strategies and targeted community programmes that get residents of all ages, genders and races taking up new active pursuits on a regular basis.

Today, GLL oversees the management of more than 110 public leisure centres in partnership with around 30 councils and other organisations. It is also diversifying into new areas; GLL now runs libraries, parks, adventure playgrounds and sports development programmes. It is also investing in affordable health and beauty services through the Spa London product, alongside its growing chain of budget gyms.

In 2013, GLL has been continuing its role in delivering the Olympic legacy strategy across all partnerships. From summer 2013 GLL will operate two world-class venues on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation.