Monday, 13th May 2019
A Social Return On Investment report has been produced about Pendle Leisure Trust by an external evaluator which demonstrates the value of Pendle Leisure Trust to Pendle - and it has revealed some fantastic results!
On the whole customers responded really positively and told us about wonderful improvements to their lives. We heard about health improvements and reductions in medication and less aches and pains; people who had made new friends; who found fitting exercise into their life helped them to be more organised and people who felt happier, more confident and enjoyed life more.
The evaluator concentrated on three main categories – the impact of physical health, mental health and everyday lifestyle.
Some of the stand-out statistics include:
Quotes from customers include: ‘I’m fitter, more flexible, more energy – no sick days at work, happier at home’; ‘I feel much fitter and more alive’, ‘I’m a lot more positive and enthusiastic’ and ‘The social side of the classes has as much beneficial effect on my moods and well-being as the physical side’.
Chief Executive of Pendle Leisure Trust, Alison Goode, said: “I am delighted with the results which show that our 753,980 customers who visited us last year feel happier, more confident and enjoy life more by using our facilities and services, and use them on a regular basis.
“With so many people enjoying hours of exercise, relaxation and entertainment across Pendle every year, it’s no wonder Pendle Leisure Trust contributes to so many changes for people!”