Active Play at the heart of expansion, investment and growth for leading Midlands health and fitness provider
A journey of expansion, impact on the local community and investment and growth is at the heart of an annual review of the operator of one of the Midlands leading health and fitness providers.
Trilogy Active, who own and operate leisure centres and active play centres across the Midlands, have published their annual report which sets out the impact they are making on the local communities they serve.
As a health and wellbeing trust, Trilogy Active operates Berzerk Active Play Centres in Northampton, Derby, Birmingham and Atherstone as well as Cripps Recreation Centre, Danes Camp, Duston Sports Centre, Lings Forum, The Mounts Baths and the Forum Cinema in Northampton as well as Belper Leisure Centre in Derbyshire.
“As a leading not-for-profit social enterprise, Trilogy Active operates an extensive portfolio of leisure facilities across the Midlands,” said John Fletcher at the publication of the report called Inspiring Active Lifestyles. “The past year has marked a milestone, with record levels of participation, member growth, and programme expansion.”
“I am proud that our financial performance was equally strong, generating a healthy surplus that, in line with our social enterprise model, is reinvested into programmes that improve health, wellbeing, and community outcomes.”
“This success ensures we continue to deliver on our charitable objectives while creating long-term social value.”
Inspiring Active Lifestyles sets out the real impact that has been made by Trilogy Active and specifically showcases the power of Active Play on families which includes how Berzerk Active-Play has quickly become a favourite destination for families, offering children a safe, stimulating, and fun environment to play and grow.
“With a wide variety of play structures and interactive activities, our centres provide the perfect setting for children to develop physically, mentally, and socially, while supporting overall health and wellbeing.” John Fletcher said.
The report explains that active play centres are vital community spaces, supporting children’s holistic development and laying the foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing.
By combining physical, cognitive, social, and emotional benefits, they play a key role in developing physical literacy and resilience.
“I am proud that once again Trilogy Active can showcase the real and tangible difference, we are making to the communities that we serve.” John Fletcher continued. “Over the last twelve months we have again secured funding to expand the HAF programme which provides more than 2,100 children on free school meals with access to activities and meals during school holidays.”
“Through our network of Active-Play centres and the Junior Active programme, we are providing families with the opportunity to nurture the wellbeing of future generations.”
“By extending the Berzerk Active-Play model across all Trilogy Active facilities, children everywhere can benefit from a safe, fun, and inspiring place to learn, grow, and thrive.” John Fletcher said.
Inspiring Active Lifestyles sets out the performance of the trust which includes:
- approximately 13,000 Health and Fitness members using Trilogy Facilities each month.
- over 1 million unique visits in 2024-25.
- almost 6,000 Junior Active members participated in Trilogy Activities each month.
- over 4,200 students learn to swim with Trilogy Active each month.
As a charitable social enterprise, Trilogy Active has a purpose that goes beyond running facilities. They exist to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities. By reinvesting their surpluses into local programmes and spaces, they ensure their growth directly benefits the people they serve.