About Oldham Active
Inspiring people to live active, healthy lives
For over 40 years, we’ve been part of Oldham’s story. We’re here to make sure everyone in our community has the chance to be active, stay healthy, and feel connected—no matter who they are or where they’re from.
Our Story
Oldham Active (OCL) manages six sports centres, swimming pools, and pitches across Oldham. But we’re so much more than facilities. We’re your local gym where friendships form. We’re the pool where children learn to swim. We’re the pitch where teams come together. We’re where communities thrive.
As a community leisure trust, every penny we make goes straight back into improving our centres, keeping our prices accessible, and creating opportunities for everyone in Oldham to live healthier, happier lives.
The Difference We Make:
- 50,000+ visits every month from people choosing to be active in their community
- Swimming lessons that give children life-saving skills and confidence in the water.
- Affordable access because fitness and wellbeing shouldn’t be a luxury.
- Jobs and careers for over 245 local people who are passionate about health and community/partnerships with schools, health services, and community groups to reach those who need us most.
- Green commitment to carefully managing our environmental impact for future generations.
Oldham Active:
Our Values
- We care – About our community, our team, and every person who walks through our doors
- We make a positive difference – Every day, in small ways and big ones
- We’re always improving – Learning, growing, and getting better at what we do
- We’re customer focused – Your experience matters to us
- We’re one team – Staff, users, and community working together
Our Priorities
- Improving health and wellbeing – Making Oldham a healthier place to live
- Improving service and quality – Centres you’re proud to use
- Collaborating to benefit communities – Working with partners who share our goals
- Being an excellent employer – Supporting our team to do their best work
- Environmental responsibility – Operating sustainably for Oldham’s future
- Financial resilience – Managing resources wisely so we’re here for generations to come
Every year, we help thousands of people in Oldham get active, stay healthy and live better lives.
Children and adults taught to swim each year.
Visits a year to our centres
Memberships are purchased at a discounted concession rate, helping Oldham residents to become active and stay healthy.
People are supported through Exercise Referral Scheme every month.
People accessing wellbeing and falls prevention programmes with (11% age 65+)
Free Adult Swimming Lessons provided to adults in Oldham
Free workplace health checks delivered
Community health checks
Accessible leisure centres and community facilities across Oldham