Organisational Structure

Pendle Leisure Trust is governed by a Board of 16 Trustees.

Pendle Leisure Trust is governed by a Board of 16 Trustees who have been selected from customers, staff, professional local residents and elected members representing the three main political parties

They are committed to driving the Trust forward and ensuring that its aims are achieved and reviewed regularly in line with the organisation’s corporate business plan and strategic objectives linked to local, regional and, where appropriate, national strategies

The Trust’s management structure (Finance, HR, Marketing, Development, Administration and Training Sections) is responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operation of facilities and the implementation of community-based programmes and initiatives

The Trust aims:-

  • To continually look towards improving leisure in Pendle
  • To build on the partnership arrangements between the Trust and Pendle Council to the mutual benefit of the local community
  • To be recognised as an organisation that puts people first, regardless of their background
  • To be financially stable and to provide value for money services under a ‘not for profit’ framework
  • To develop staff to enable them to recognise the importance of quality service provision for the community

Board of Trustees

Mr Bernard Swarbrick – Chairman Mr Shaqil Ahmed Mr Luke Allwood
Ms Fiona Callaghan Ms Leisa Chadwick Mr Stephen Clamp
Mrs Victoria Dobson Mr Shaun Grant Cllr Mohammad Hanif
Mr Martyn Hartley Cllr Dorothy Lord Mr Tariq Mahmood
Ms Shakira Musarat Mr Neil Standage Cllr Martyn Stone
Mr Paul Wilson

Trust Management

Simon Gwynne Chief Executive
Jason Whittaker Executive Manager Finance
Vanessa Kelly Executive Manager HR
Quammer Iqbal Operations Manager
Paul Whittaker Business Development Manager
Jonathan Bowdin Marketing Manager
Vic McCoy Healthy Lifestyles Manager
Julie Hanson Inside Spa Customer Focus Manager
Frank Burkitt Muni Theatre Manager
Luke Allwood Health & Fitness Manager
Alison Dow Centre Manager: Pendle Wavelengths
Shaun Grant Centre Manager: Pendle Leisure Centre
Sam Bowden Centre Manager: West Craven Sports Centre
Kathy Titterton Grant Funding/Administration Manager

Pendle Leisure Trust Family