Thornton Heath Leisure Centre

Last night we celebrated the incredible talent across Croydon at the GLL Sport Foundation Awards 🎉

A record 140 local athletes will be supported this year, with over £100k of investment helping them train, compete and achieve their ambitions.

From rising stars to elite performers, it was inspiring to see the dedication, passion and community spirit on show 💪

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients – we’re proud to support your journey!

For the whole story, click here: https://brnw.ch/21x37eP

I Love Croydon GLL Sport Foundation

On the 15th April, carers can access a free day pass at Better leisure centres.

Enjoy Gym, Swimming and Fitness Classes completely free of charge – simply show proof of eligibility at reception.

A chance to pause, recharge and focus on your wellbeing.

Find out more, visit 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x1wnu

Carers can enjoy a free day pass at Better leisure centres on Wednesday 15th April.

🏋️ Gym access
🏊 Swimming
💪 Fitness classes

Just turn up with proof of Carer’s Allowance or Carers UK membership. No booking needed.

Take a well-deserved break for you.

Find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x1tJK

The Croydon Food and Healthy Weight Partnership want to hear Croydon residents views about healthy food and staying active in your local area to help shape a new three year strategy for healthy food and active lives. Have your say here: https://tinyurl.com/4vwnpksv

Closing soon! Only a few days remain to apply for the GLL Sport Foundation.

Available to athletes of all sports and any age:

🏋️ Free access to Better gyms & facilities
💷 Funding of up to £1,250
🏆 Support for your sporting journey

📅 Applications close 20th February

Don’t miss out: https://brnw.ch/21x02FT

Final week to apply! The GLL Sport Foundation application window is closing soon.

Open to athletes and sportspeople of all sports and any age, successful applicants can receive:

🏋️ Free training and gym memberships at Better leisure centres
💷 Funding awards of up to £1,250
💡 Support to help you train and perform

📅 Deadline: 20th February

Apply now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wZZ7h

📣 Calling Croydon’s sporting stars!

If you’re a local athlete, the GLL Sport Foundation grant could help you take the next step. 💪

The foundation supports people at all levels of sport with:

Financial awards
Access to training facilities
Expert mentoring

Whether you’re just starting out or competing at a high level, this could make a real difference. Be inspired by Lizzy (photographed) who is doing wonderful things in the world of judo with help from the grant.

GLL Sport Foundation run our brilliant Better Leisure Centres and one of the perks of the grant is free use of some of the facilities.

Applications are open now until 20 February. Please share with anyone in Croydon who might benefit 🏆

We’re delighted to host and work in partnership with Croydon Council and Access Sport to deliver the annual Festival of Sport for disabled children and young people 🎉

📅 Thursday 19 February
📍 New Addington Leisure Centre
Ages 5–25 and free to attend

Register your interest: https://brnw.ch/21wZid3

Enjoy fun, inclusive taster sessions including rebound therapy, dance, football and boccia, all in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Find out more information: https://brnw.ch/21wZid4

🚨 Calling athletes of Croydon of ALL sports 🚨

Are you training, competing, and pushing for the next level? The GLL Sport Foundation application window is OPEN – and now’s your chance to apply.

Local British judo champion Lizzy Merredew is a great example of how Sport Foundation support can help athletes focus on what matters most: training and performance.

- Free access to Better gyms and training facilities
- Funding of up to £1,250 to support your sporting journey
- Applications close 20 February

If you’re serious about your sport – whatever it is – don’t miss this opportunity.

👉 Apply now and read Lizzy’s story here: https://brnw.ch/21wZav1

🏆 From local club to British Champion 🥋

At just 16, Croydon judoka Lizzy Merredew has been crowned British Champion, proving what’s possible with talent, dedication – and the right support.

Lizzy is supported by GLL’s Sport Foundation, the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme, which helps athletes from all sports with bursaries, free access to Better leisure facilities, physio and wellbeing support.

Free training memberships at Better leisure centres
Funding awards of up to £1,250 to support training and competition - Closes 20 February

Lizzy’s story shows that whether you’re on the mat, the track, in the pool or on the pitch – this support could help take your performance to the next level.

For more information about Lizzy's story, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wZ6Pm