We run a number of themed networking groups for our members. These groups are led by and for members, with each group having their own Chair and co-Chair elected from the membership and members being actively involved in setting agendas for meetings.
Most groups meet at least biannually, with others meeting on a quarterly basis. These groups pool knowledge and resources to achieve best practice in their areas of interest, scope landscapes, develop advocacy and more.
Anyone working for one of our Member Trusts is welcome to attend any relevant group. You can find out more about them in our Member’s Area. Please do attend and get involved!
You can learn more about our networks below or sign up if you would like to register your interest.
The Finance Special Interest Group reviews best practice around maximising income, cost management, financial resilence and tax management.
The HR Special Interest Group reviews best practice around HR operations, recruitment and employment law.
Our Libraries & Culture Group meets to discuss the strategic planning of library and cultural services throughout the UK.
The Safeguarding Special Interest Group reviews best practice around customer and staff safeguarding, including legislation, training, and updates.
The Sales & Retention Special Interest Group developed from the Finance SIG to support members expanding and developing on best practice in increasing membership sales and retaining membership.
The Single Sites Group is a dedicated support network open to all members operating Single Sites.
The Social Value Special Interest Group looks at developing and demonstrating the Social Value generated by member Trusts.
The Swimming & Aquatics Special Interest Group supports members who operate swim facilities.
The Volunteering Special Interest Group looks at developing resources and best practice in volunteer management.
The Environment & Sustainability Special Interest Group reviews best practice around environmental concerns and sustainable operation at a strategic level.
The iTrent Special Interest Group reviews best practice for HR professionals with a focus on the iTrent tool
The Health England Special Interest Group reviews best practice around embedding and developing health services in their strategies and facilities in England, and is open to English members
The Health Scotland Special Interest Group reviews best practice around embedding and developing health services in their strategies and facilities in Scotland, and is open to Scottish members
HR Survey
Through the HR Special Interest Group, Community Leisure UK members run an annual HR survey which provides a baseline for HR professionals in the public leisure and culture sector on HR systems, staff benefits, the gender pay gap, and salaries for the most common roles within our sector.
Annual Swimming & Aquatics Conference
Community Leisure UK organise an annual Swimming & Aquatics Conference for professionals in the swimming and aquatics sector. The Swimming & Aquatics Conference brings together national partners in the swimming and aquatics sector for the benefit of our members.
