South Downs Leisure

South Downs Leisure Sports, Leisure and Swimming across Worthing, Adur & Brighton. A multiple award winning sustainable leisure trust.

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💚 What an incredible effort from our Lancing Manor Leisure Centre team!A huge well done to everyone taking part in today...
16/06/2026

💚 What an incredible effort from our Lancing Manor Leisure Centre team!

A huge well done to everyone taking part in today’s 12-hour Spin-a-thon in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Happening now in reception at Lancing Manor, the team are keeping the bike moving from 7am to 7pm, raising money for a charity that means so much to many of us, especially with members of our South Downs Leisure family currently affected by cancer.

They have already raised nearly £700, which is amazing, and there is still time to help push that total even higher.

Anyone is welcome to pop down, jump on the bike, cheer the team on or make a donation via JustGiving.

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lancing-manor-spinathon

Well done again to our brilliant Lancing Manor team. A fantastic effort for such an important cause.

14/06/2026

✨ Try Reformer Pilates for just £10 at Sea Lanes Brighton available for first-time trial sessions until the end of June.

This is your sign to experience Reformer Pilates in a calm, welcoming studio by the sea, with expert-led small group classes and a maximum of five people per session.

Designed to help you build strength, improve posture, move with more control and feel more connected in your body, our Reformer sessions are suitable whether you’re just getting started or already love Pilates.

Memberships are also available, giving you the option to enjoy as many classes as you like each month.

See more in our bio and book your £10 session on the South Downs Leisure App. Select Sea Lanes to get started.

🌱 We’re ending week by looking at how public leisure can support a greener future for the communities we serve.As a ch...
13/06/2026

🌱 We’re ending week by looking at how public leisure can support a greener future for the communities we serve.

As a charitable trust, South Downs Leisure is committed to making decisions that support local people today, while helping protect the places we all share for the future.

Sustainability is a key part of that commitment. Across our centres, we are working to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, invest in renewable energy and make greener choices part of everyday operations.

Over the last year, we have collected over 1,000 litres of waste through Leisure Loop, helping prevent 60kg of carbon from going into landfill. Splashpoint has also been recognised as one of the top five Leisure Loop collection sites in the UK.

Our wider sustainability work includes solar panels at Splashpoint and Wadurs, energy-efficient pump upgrades, bike shelters, Carbon Literacy training, recycling improvements, and major projects such as the Ground Source Heat Pump and Worthing Heat Network at Splashpoint.

Seriously Social celebrates the impact charitable trusts and social enterprises have beyond leisure. It is about showing how public leisure can support healthier, fairer and more sustainable communities.

We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing more about South Downs Leisure as a charitable trust this week, and the local impact leisure trusts have in communities across the country.

✨ New recovery and relaxation facilities are coming to Worthing Leisure CentreAs part of our £2 million redevelopment, w...
12/06/2026

✨ New recovery and relaxation facilities are coming to Worthing Leisure Centre

As part of our £2 million redevelopment, we’re excited to be introducing a fresh new wellbeing offer designed to help you unwind, recharge and support your recovery.

Planned additions include a Sunlighten infrared red-light sauna, HydroMassage G3 Lounger and CryoLounge recovery chair, bringing modern heat, massage and targeted recovery options into the centre.

Whether you’re finishing a workout, coming out of a class or simply taking some time for yourself, these new facilities will give you more ways to relax and look after your body.

Please note: the images shown are preliminary examples to help give an idea of the planned facilities. Final layouts, finishes and equipment appearance may vary as the redevelopment progresses.

Find out more about the Worthing Leisure Centre redevelopment and recovery area on our website.

https://southdownsleisure.co.uk/worthing-leisure-centre-redevelopment/ -recovery-facilities

🧡 Leisure should be accessible to everyone.Today for , we are talking about inclusion. As a charitable trust, South Dow...
12/06/2026

🧡 Leisure should be accessible to everyone.

Today for , we are talking about inclusion. As a charitable trust, South Downs Leisure is committed to helping people from every part of the community access our centres, services and facilities.

For us, inclusion means more than opening the doors. It means working with local partners, removing barriers and creating spaces where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can feel welcome, supported and confident to take part.

Since 2022, we have provided 2,391 complimentary FIT4 memberships, worth over £360,000 in support, helping people who may otherwise find it difficult to access health, fitness and wellbeing opportunities.

One of the clearest examples of inclusion in action is Mencap Day at Worthing Leisure Centre, which welcomed 482 participants, 233 carers and 25 schools. We have also supported inclusive activity through the Mencap Triathlon, linking swim, gym and running route activity in a safe and supportive way.

Alongside this, our free intensive swimming lesson places have helped children most in need access vital water safety skills, because in a coastal community, swimming should be a life skill everyone has the chance to learn.

Seriously Social celebrates the impact charitable trusts and social enterprises have beyond leisure. It is about showing how public leisure can help create fairer, healthier and more connected communities.

💗 A first job, a new skill, a confidence boost or a career change can start in your local leisure centre.As a charitable...
11/06/2026

💗 A first job, a new skill, a confidence boost or a career change can start in your local leisure centre.

As a charitable trust, South Downs Leisure is committed to supporting employment, training and career progression across the communities we serve.

Today for , we are talking about employment and skills. For us, that means creating opportunities for people to gain experience, build confidence and explore careers in leisure, health, wellbeing, events and community services.

This year, we were pleased to welcome back Worthing College sport students for an employability morning, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the leisure industry, insight into different career pathways and the chance to develop real-world skills.

Across our organisation, we have also supported company inductions, Carbon Literacy training, wellbeing training, customer service courses, management development and role-specific qualifications, alongside work experience and placement opportunities with local partners.

Seriously Social celebrates the impact charitable trusts and social enterprises have beyond leisure. It is about showing how public leisure supports local employment, skills, progression and stronger communities.

Want to start your career in leisure? Find our latest vacancies on our website.
https://southdownsleisure.co.uk/careers/

Always a pleasure to host Worthing Mencap’s annual Sport & Funday at Worthing Leisure Centre.What another fantastic year...
11/06/2026

Always a pleasure to host Worthing Mencap’s annual Sport & Funday at Worthing Leisure Centre.

What another fantastic year, with so many brilliant activities and an amazing turnout from the local community.

A huge well done to the Worthing Mencap team, Davison High School, all the volunteers, supporters and everyone who helped make the day possible.

It is always one of our favourite community events of the year, and we are already looking forward to the next one.

💜 Today for , we are talking about community. For us, that means working with local partners, volunteers, clubs, charit...
10/06/2026

💜 Today for , we are talking about community. For us, that means working with local partners, volunteers, clubs, charities and community groups to help create places where people can be active, supported and connected.

As a charitable trust, South Downs Leisure is governed by trustees from the community, employs local people and reinvests back into local services, partnerships and programmes across Worthing, Adur, Brighton and Hampton.

Over the last year, this has included investing £5,000 to help launch Downs Link Shoreham parkrun, supporting 3,120 junior parkrun participants, and working alongside local partners including Mencap, GoodGym, Ferring Country Centre, local Rotary Clubs, Worthing Soup Kitchen, Broadwater Support Hub and more.

One example of this community impact is the Three Forts Challenge, which welcomed over 750 entries in 2026, with all profits supporting Ferring Country Centre and its work with adults with learning disabilities. South Downs Leisure supports the event through volunteer time, marketing, digital, operational and on-the-day support, helping bring runners, volunteers, local clubs and community partners together across the South Downs.

Seriously Social celebrates the impact charitable trusts and social enterprises have beyond leisure. It is about showing how public leisure can strengthen communities, support local causes and create lasting social value.

That is what being a charitable trust means to us.

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