Last year, we reinvested £895,850 to improve or develop our facilities and services

Our Social Impact

As a not-for-profit community trust, we are passionate about people and believe that everyone should have equal opportunity to access high quality leisure services and benefit from leading a healthy and active life.

Community Engagement

We are focused on the communities we serve and are committed to increasing levels of physical activity to enable everyone to lead a healthy lifestyle.

“The Lite 4 Life GP Referral scheme helped me to get back on my feet, build my confidence and ultimately changed my life.”

2,412,481 Visits

Tees Active facilities attracted 2,412,481 visits in 2023/24.

53,701 Venue Visits

3,165 residents received discounted access to our facilities and made 53,701 visits to our venues.

946 GP & Self Referrals

946 individuals were referred to Tees Active’s Lite 4 Life and Energise weight management schemes.

10,928 Children Swam Free

10,928 children under the age of 3 swam for free at Tees Active swimming pools.

208 Looked After Children’s Memberships

208 looked after children accessed our Looked After Children’s membership with 2,528 free visits to Tees Active venues.

468 Health Sessions

Last year, we worked with the NHS to deliver 503 health sessions across our venues including Cardiac Rehabilitation services and Blood Donors.

Environment

We are determined to improve the local environment by operating our facilities in a way that is sustainable and environmentally responsible.

Generating Electricity

Reduced electricity consumption per user by 0.11kwh across all Tees Active venues.

Recycling

26 tonnes of recyclable material was collected from Tees Active’s venues.

Reducing Electricity

Introduced waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and battery recycling across all venues.

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Since the installation of the solar panels at IB Leisure, the venue has saved 19,219kg of CO2 emissions

Economy

We are committed to positively impacting the local economy by creating job opportunities and attracting visitors and investment to the area.

Keeping Business Local

We supported the local economy by spending £1,920,710 with local companies.

Contributing to the Local Economy

Tees Active employees with TS postcodes could contribute £6M each year to the local economy.

Attracting External Funding

We attracted £305,720 of external funding to support the provision of initiatives, local services and facilities.

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Tees Active supported the local economy by spending £1,920,710 with local companies

Service Quality

We recognises the importance of delivering a quality service in a safe and attractive environment, as well as the need to measure performance and implement a process of continued improvement.

Quality Mark

Tees Active's Workforce Academy won CLUK Seriously Social Award for excellence in employment skills.

Approved Training Centre

Tees Active delivered a number of National Pool Lifeguarded Courses, with 53 people successfully completing the course.

Customer Service Excellence

Thornaby's Pavilion's Tree Tops Nursery was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

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The Pool Support Fund Energy Audit scored Tees Active venues an overall score of 89% putting Tees Active venues in the top 10% of UK leisure operators

Community Projects and Health Initiatives

We believe that cultivating partnerships and working collectively is the key to realising our potential and unlocking opportunities for a brighter future. We feel privileged to have worked with a number of leading organisations who are influencing positive change and making a measurable impact in communities across the UK. In our local area, we have built a network of key partners who we have worked with to develop and deliver many successful funded health projects and initiatives. Take a look at the case studies for some of our most successful projects.

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Community News

June 16, 2026
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Stockton-on-Tees Primary Schools Welcome the Return of Water Safety Roadshows

Tees Active have relaunched their water safety roadshows initiative to coincide with National Drowning Prevention week which runs from 13th – 20th June 2026 in a bid to reduce the number of accidents and drowning incidents across the North East and beyond.

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June 10, 2026
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Flippin’ Pain: A new tool for Tees Active staff to support the community

Jack Bradley and Jordan Holmes, members of Tees Active’s Active Health team, have recently completed an intensive three-day course to become qualified Painfluencers.

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May 18, 2026
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Reflections: Clare’s Story – Gliding to Glory

How inspirational Clare used Billingham Forum as a base to defy health challenges and become a world champion. AS she steps out onto the ice in her emerald-green skating costume, Clare Hodgson is understandably nervous after spending months on the sidelines due to injury.

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May 15, 2026
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“Age is No Barrier” as the Care Home Legends Games Returns to Thornaby Pavilion

The Care Home Legends Games returned to Thornaby Pavilion on Thursday 14 May, bringing together more than 120 residents from care homes from across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.

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April 30, 2026
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Tees Active Launches Free Active Wellness Programme to Support People with Lived experience of Cancer

The charitable leisure trust Tees Active is pleased to launch and deliver the Active Wellness Programme, funded by the Northern Cancer Alliance. The free programme is designed to specifically support people with lived experience of cancer through gentle, inclusive physical activity and opportunities to connect with others in a supportive environment.

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April 18, 2026
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Tees Active and Stockton Libraries Launch Innovative Year of Reading Initiative

Tees Active has partnered with Stockton Libraries to deliver an innovative initiative supporting 2026 as the Year of Reading, bringing digital library services directly into local leisure facilities.

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April 7, 2026
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Swim for World Health Day!

This World Health Day, discover what swimming can do for you, whether it’s for fitness, relaxation, recovery or fun, the benefits of swimming go far beyond the pool.

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March 2, 2026
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Inaugural Annual Bill Peirson Shields is a Hit

Thornaby Indoor Bowling Club (TIBC) have launched in new competition into their Indoor Bowls calendar.

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