Wealden Community Sports Hub Starts Taking Shape
The Wealden Community Sports Hub has been making huge progress as facilities at the site are being completed. The Wealden Community Sports Hub, based on the outskirts of Hailsham is being built on a site owned by Wealden District Council and has been developed to give residents in the district more sports facilities thanks to […]
Celebrating Positive Community Impact at Wigan Football Hubs
Leisure United has welcomed the continued success of the Wigan football hubs at Laithwaite Park and William Foster, highlighting the positive and lasting impact they are having on local communities across the borough. Opened in 2023 and operated by charitable trust Leisure United, the two state-of-the-art hubs have quickly become thriving community assets, providing high-quality […]
Wednesbury Hub Reopens After £1.3 Million Transformation
The doors are open once again at Wednesbury Hub, following a major £1.3 million investment that has transformed the site into a modern, welcoming space for local people to enjoy sport, fitness, and community life. This exciting project was made possible thanks to funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, supported […]
Derby Racecourse Hub Officially Opens
On Tuesday 30 September, we celebrated the official ribbon cutting at Leisure United Derby Racecourse Hub. This milestone marks the completion of a truly transformational project. Thanks to a £6 million grant from the Premier League, The FA, Department for Culture, Media & Sport and Government’s Football Foundation. Alongside vital support from Derby City Council, […]
England Football Grassroots Match Official of the year, Sean Wright in action at WoodBourn Road
Winners of the 2025 England Football Grassroots Football Awards were recognised and celebrated at the FA Community Shield fixture between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 10 August 2025. The England Football Grassroots Football Awards demonstrate the amazing passion, talent and dedication of every volunteer in The England Football Family. Nominations are […]
LEISURE UNITED HAF HAD A GREAT SUMMER
Wow, what a summer it’s been! Thousands of kids have enjoyed Holidays And Food at Leisure United hubs, where breakfast and lunches, multisport, nutrition and wellbeing activities were provided, across the north of England. The HAF programme totally exemplified how our great local community connections came together to provide outcomes that ticked every box of […]
WE’RE KICKING OFF FOOTIE IN WIGAN WITH A FREE PLAYING OFFER
Footballing fun is kicking off at our newest football facilities this August, in Wigan. We’re excited to announce that Leisure United Laithwaite Park will open the turnstiles on Saturday 12th August, while Leisure United William Foster opens the week after on Saturday 19th August. For the hubs respective opening weekends, we’re offering FREE FOOTBALL for […]
LU HOST SHE INSPIRES TOURNAMENT
Leisure United Jeffrey Humble played host to the Merseyside Police Chief Constable and the region’s Police Commissioner’s ‘She Inspires’ football tournament on Sunday July 3rd, alongside a top squad of partners. The ‘She Inspires’ initiative was a 2-month project, where 120 young women aged 15-18 participated and earned FA accredited qualifications in coaching and refereeing. […]
AND WE’RE OFF TO DERBY RACECOURSE
Work is officially underway to build a brand-new Leisure United Football Hub at Derby Racecourse. Alongside a state-of-the-art community hub, it will feature three new full-size 3G pitches and full refurbishment of the existing football turf pitch. The project is joint funded by Derby City Council and National Football Trust. Developers Alliance Leisure, and main […]