Hot Topics in the Trust Sector London cCLOA Conference 6 November 2012

Operate 24-40% of public community sport and fitness facilities in the UK Manage many other types of facilities, incl libraries, museums, theatres, beaches Carry out many programmes and activities – eg sports development Both trusts and worker-owned mutuals Leisure and Cultural Trusts

In the Balance NEGATIVE Economy – less money, especially for some Public expenditure cuts and closures Challenges to the trust model – policies and opponents POSITIVE Resilience - what people want and we provide Public policy needs – trusts deliver on several Olympics/Paralympics & Commonwealth Games – they’ve got to do something

Active People Survey HOUSEHOLD INCOME Up to £15,599£45,800 or more 3 x 30 sport9.3%25.6% Zero sessions of sport73.6%38.9% Volunteering2.5%7.0% Club Membership15.0%35.8% Sports Tuition10.1%27.4% Organised competitive sport7.4%23.3% Want to do more sport46.5%64.2%

LA response to business rate funding Localism Public health – potential of the trust offer Participation – the real issue Using charitable status and social enterprise Working together Specific topics