Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre

What Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre does

Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre is an independent UK charitable organisation (Charity No. 303187) operating a multi-sport complex in Barkingside, Essex, since 1972. The centre serves the East London and Essex catchment with a comprehensive portfolio spanning racket sports (tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis, and a forthcoming racketlon offering), gymnastics under the Redbridge Lions sub-brand, netball, combat sports via the Colin McMillan Boxing Training Academy, football, hockey, and the OFSTED-registered Academy of Sport holiday camps for children. Core infrastructure comprises the Norman Booth Building (1972), the Norman Clarke Outdoor Arena (£1.5m, opened June 1998, Sport England/National Lottery funded), and the £7.6m Jean Brown Indoor Arena — a London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Training Venue with 12 indoor badminton courts and 6 indoor plus 4 outdoor acrylic tennis courts. Supporting facilities include a Technogym-equipped gym, three studios running 50+ weekly group exercise classes, sauna and steam room, plus the Balcony Café and Sports Page Bar.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer, generating revenue through tiered membership subscriptions (Ultra from £60/month, Executive all-inclusive from £79.30/month, Ultra UK, Youth/Student, Sauna, and Life Membership), pay-as-you-go day visitor fees, venue hire for weddings, corporate functions, tournaments, and birthday parties, and transaction-based food and beverage sales. Online booking is delivered via the LeisureCloud platform with self-service through the RSL Mobile App (MyFitApp), supplemented by a My Wellness class timetable integration and the new Hozah parking system effective August 2025. The centre targets individual adults, families with young children, corporate and employee groups, and sports clubs, with the customer base reported at 3,000+ members.

Programming quality is reinforced by governance body affiliations (Badminton England, LTA, British Gymnastics, England Netball, England Squash, Table Tennis England) and a roster that includes LTA Level 4 coaches, UKCC gymnastics head coaches, and former national champions. Revenue, valuation, and detailed financial data are not publicly disclosed, and the firm is single-sited with no M&A or external funding activity; the model is grounded in community reinvestment consistent with its charitable status rather than investor return.

Name

Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre

Legal name

Redbridge Sports Centre

Website

https://rslonline.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre is an independent UK charitable multi-sport complex in Barkingside, Essex, providing tennis, badminton, gymnastics, netball, boxing, football, and fitness services to East London and Essex families, individuals, and local sports clubs since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Leisure Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE)

Keywords

• Multi-sport leisure facility
• Gym and fitness classes
• Racket sports coaching
• Gymnastics and youth programmes
• Venue hire events

Headquarters

HQ city

Barkingside

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership subscriptions providing gym access, group exercise classes, racket sports access, and various member benefits including discounted rates and priority booking.
2. Pay-As-You-Go Fees: Day visitor fees for non-members using gym, fitness classes, and court bookings. Also includes pay-and-play court hire options.
3. Venue Hire and Event Services: Revenue from hiring out venues for sports events, weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties, and community events.
4. Bar and Catering: Food and beverage sales from Balcony Café and Sports Page Bar serving members and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre operates an independent multi-sport complex in Barkingside, Essex, offering racket sports courts (tennis, badminton, table tennis, squash), gymnastics, netball, boxing, football, hockey, a Technogym-equipped fitness gym, and over 50 weekly group exercise classes. Revenue is generated through tiered subscriptions (Ultra, Executive, Youth/Student, Sauna memberships), pay-as-you-go court and class fees, venue hire for events and parties, and bar/catering sales.

Product overview

Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre is an independent multi-sports complex in Barkingside, Essex, offering a comprehensive range of sports facilities and fitness services. The centre features racket sports (Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash/Racketball, Racketlon), gymnastics (Redbridge Lions), netball, combat sports (Colin McMillan Boxing Academy), football, hockey, and Academy of Sport holiday camps for children. Core facilities include the Jean Brown Indoor Arena (London 2012 Olympic training venue), Norman Booth Building, and Norman Clarke Outdoor Arena. The centre operates membership tiers (Ultra, Executive, Youth/Student) alongside pay-as-you-go options, with integrated booking through the RSL Mobile App and LeisureCloud platform. Additional services include venue hire for events, birthday parties, corporate functions, bar & catering (Balcony Café & Sports Bar), and car parking with member benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redbridge Lions: A gymnastics club affiliated with British Gymnastics, operating at the Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre.
• Jack Petchey Table Tennis Suite
• Redbridge & Ilford Hockey Club

Products and services

• Badminton Programme Badminton coaching and court access delivered at the Jean Brown Indoor Arena (London 2012 Olympic Games Time Training Venue). Features 12 indoor courts, junior development pathways (Club Pathway and Yonex-sponsored Performance Pathway), adult improvers, social sessions, and coaching by Badminton Development Officer Anthony McDonald.
• Tennis Programme Tennis coaching and court access across 6 indoor acrylic courts and 4 seasonal outdoor floodlit courts. Offers LTA-accredited coaching for all ages (Mini Tennis 4-10, Junior Coaching 11-17, Adult Coaching), competitive team training, in-house tournaments, and local league access.
• Table Tennis Programme Table tennis programme delivered in the dedicated Jack Petchey Table Tennis Suite, home to Mossford Table Tennis Club (2010 Premier Club of the Year winner). Includes casual play, Weekend Family Activity Club (Saturday/Sunday 6pm-9pm), Platinum Club Social Sessions, adult improvers, and competitive league fixtures.
• Squash and Racketball Programme Squash and racketball coaching and court access with England Squash-aligned club programme. Includes junior coaching led by former Squash England Coach of the Year Dave Lazarus, adult sessions, weekly club training nights, social events, and a Weekend Night Activity Club (Saturday/Sunday 6pm-9pm).
• Gymnastics (Redbridge Lions) Junior gymnastics programme affiliated with British Gymnastics. Operated as the Redbridge Lions gymnastics club, one of the fastest-growing local clubs. Classes include Parent & Toddler sessions (ages 6 months to 4 years), junior courses (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) led by UKCC-qualified coaches. Annual Junior Membership £51.60, class fees £8.50 per lesson.
• Netball Programme England Netball-aligned netball programme including junior netball (ages 8-11), RSL Netball Club (ages 11-15), adult sessions (Netball Now on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), Walking Netball (Fridays), Essex Met League hosting for Divisions 1-3, Essex Netball Academy on Monday evenings, and Redbridge Netball Leagues.
• Combat Sports (Boxing Training Academy) Boxing programmes managed by former British, Commonwealth and World Featherweight Champion Colin McMillan. Includes kids non-contact boxing (ages 9-16 on Thursdays), Boxing Circuit and Boxercise (Tuesdays/Thursdays), Personal One-to-One training from £80/hour, Boxing Clinic introductory 6-session course (£180), and 6-week Masterclass programmes.
• Football Programme Weekly football coaching classes for boys and girls of all abilities, delivered by experienced coaches focusing on skill development, teamwork, and game understanding with pathway opportunities for talented players.
• Hockey Programme Home to the Redbridge & Ilford Hockey Club, offering coaching and competitive play for adults and juniors, plus summer hockey league hosting with Ladies and Mens leagues. Club-managed via Pitchero.
• Academy of Sport Holiday Camps OFSTED-registered half-term and holiday camp for children aged 5+ offering sport-specific coaching in Football, Tennis, Badminton, Netball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Gymnastics, and Pickleball. Accepts childcare voucher payments from Edenred, Sodexho, Computershare, Busybees, Kiddivouchers, Fideliti, Bravobenefits, Faircare, and Care-4.
• Gym and Group Fitness Fully air-conditioned gym with Technogym cardio equipment (treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, rowers), free weights zone, resistance machines, functional training area with TRX, kettlebells, and battle ropes, plus stretch/recovery space. Ultra Membership tier includes access to over 50 weekly group exercise classes across three fully-equipped studios (Body Pump, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Body Attack, Strength & Conditioning).
• Memberships Recurring subscription membership tiers: Ultra Membership (Gym and Classes, from £60/month or £475 annual), Executive Membership (All-Inclusive with racket sports, from £79.30/month or £715 annual), Ultra UK (from £66/month), Youth Membership (ages 14-17) and Student Membership (ages 18-21 in full-time education), Sauna memberships (Principal and Off-Peak), Corporate memberships, and Life Membership (single-fee lifetime access). Most memberships include a joining fee. 3,000+ member base.
• Facility Hire Venue hire across the Norman Booth Building (opened 1972), Jean Brown Indoor Arena (£7.6m, London 2012 Olympic training venue), and Norman Clarke Outdoor Arena (opened June 1998) for sports events, community events, weddings, corporate functions, and birthday parties.
• Venue Hire (Events) Event venue hire for sports events, community events, weddings, and corporate functions, leveraging the centre's indoor and outdoor sports facilities and event coordination support.
• Corporate Events Corporate venue hire for meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars, and team-building activities with flexible indoor/outdoor spaces, catering options, and ample parking in Barkingside, Essex.
• Birthday Parties Sports-themed and classic birthday celebration packages for kids, teens, and adults, including venue setup, activity coordination, themed options, and dedicated team support with activities ranging from football and netball to multi-sport experiences.
• Sports Venue Hire Professional-grade sports venue hire covering indoor sports halls, indoor tennis courts, ATP pitches, outdoor tennis courts, and outdoor netball/multi-sports courts for tournaments and events, with full event coordination and equipment hire support.
• Bar and Catering Licensed bar and cafe operation serving members and visitors. Sports Page Bar open Monday-Friday 11am-11pm and weekends 11am-7pm; Balcony Cafe open Monday-Friday 11am-4pm and weekends 8:30am-4pm, serving healthy food options including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, and beverages.
• Car Parking On-site car parking managed by Hozah (effective 26 August 2025). Members receive 6 hours of free parking for up to 2 vehicles upon vehicle registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving community for decades since 1972 with continuous capital development through ten phases

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Badminton EnglandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational governing body partnership for badminton. Badminton Development Officer Anthony McDonald leads coaching programmes designed in partnership with Badminton England, including Club Pathway and Performance Pathway (Yonex Sponsored).
• LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLTA-accredited coaching programme with LTA Level 1-4 qualified coaches. Centre offers LTA-registered tennis programmes for all ages and abilities.
• British GymnasticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with British Gymnastics for gymnastics coaching programmes and Redbridge Lions gymnastics club development.
• Table Tennis EnglandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome to Mossford Table Tennis Club (2010 Premier Club of the Year winner). Partnership for table tennis development and league hosting.
• England NetballcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost to Essex Met Division 1,2,3 netball fixtures and Essex Netball Academy on Monday evenings. Development partnership for netball coaching and leagues.
• England SquashcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for squash and racketball development with strong club programme and competitive pathways.
• YonexmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment sponsor for Performance Pathway badminton players and tennis equipment supplier. Brand logo appears throughout facilities.
• LOCOG (London 2012 Organising Committee)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart-funded £7.6m Jean Brown Indoor Arena for use as Training Venue for London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Provides Olympic legacy facilities.
• Pixel Gaming LondonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming entertainment partner for Summer Fun Day events.
• Ellis LeisureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeisure equipment or services partner for Summer Fun Day events.
• BidfoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering/food partner for Summer Fun Day events.
• TARACCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organisation involved in Summer Fun Day events.
• QarakataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organisation involved in Summer Fun Day events.
• Vision RCL (Passport Flexipay)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVision RCL passport and flexipay scheme partner allowing members to use facilities across Vision RCL venues.
• SavonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports equipment or services partner appearing on key partners section.
• MossfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome to Mossford Table Tennis Club based at Redbridge.
• Colin McMillan Boxing Training AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer British, Commonwealth and World Featherweight Champion Colin McMillan manages boxing training programmes at the centre including kids non-contact boxing, boxing circuit, boxercise, and personal training.
• Community Leisure UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade association partnership for community leisure sector.
• UK ActiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade association partnership for fitness and leisure sector.
• Redbridge & Ilford Hockey ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome to Redbridge & Ilford Hockey Club offering coaching and competitive play options for adults and juniors.
• Redbridge Chamber Of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business chamber partnership for corporate engagement and advertising opportunities.
• EL Business ExpominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEast London business expo partnership for local business networking and advertising.
• Bethnal Green Sharks Swimming ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organisation involved in Summer Fun Day events.
• Finch Stage SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organisation involved in Summer Fun Day events.
• Different StrokesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner organisation holding special events at the centre.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Active Nation: Registered charity operating leisure and cultural venues in the UK with multi-sport programming including fitness, racquets, gymnastics, and youth development. Closely comparable charity-operated community sports centre model.
• Everyone Active: Operates more than 200 leisure centres across the UK on behalf of local authorities, offering gyms, group exercise, swimming, and racquet programmes. Closely comparable multi-sport community leisure centre operating model.
• Lex Leisure: UK charitable leisure trust operating public leisure centres with similar gym, swim, classes, and racquet sport offerings. Comparable non-profit leisure trust operating model.
• Places Leisure: Community interest company operating leisure facilities on behalf of local authorities across the UK. Comparable multi-sport facility, membership, and venue-hire operating model.
• Better (GLL): UK's largest public leisure charitable operator running council-leased leisure centres with multi-sport facilities, gym, classes, and memberships. Highly comparable not-for-profit operating model and facility mix to Redbridge Sports & Leisure.
• Fusion Lifestyle: Charitable operator of public leisure and cultural facilities across the UK offering gym, fitness classes, swimming, and racquet sports. Strong peer to Redbridge's non-profit, multi-sport operating approach.

Broad incumbents

• Virgin Active: Premium private health club chain with racquet sports, family programming, and group classes. Comparable premium-tier fitness and racquet offering but operates as a commercial chain rather than a community charity.
• David Lloyd Leisure: UK and Europe's largest premium racquet-and-fitness private club chain. Overlaps with Redbridge's racquet sports and family membership offering but operates as a higher-priced private chain across 100+ locations.
• Nuffield Health: UK not-for-profit health and fitness club network combining gyms, swimming, classes, and clinical health services. Broader healthcare remit but overlapping fitness and multi-sport membership model.

Regional players

• The Harbour Club: Premium London private members club emphasising racquet sports (tennis, squash, padel), fitness, and family programming. Comparable premium racquet-led multi-sport offering but located in west London, not directly competing in Redbridge's East London catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rslonlinecouk
• Facebookfacebook.com/RSLOnline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redbridge-sports-centre-trust-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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