Leisure Connection passes on VAT relief to charity

Leisure Connection and its gym members have made a significant contribution to their nominated corporate charity – WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport. Since December 2008 when the VAT rate was dropped from 17.5% to 15% Leisure Connection in partnership with its 60,000 members and millions of customers opted to donate the 2.5% difference to this inspirational charity.

Richard Millman, CEO said: “Wow, what a fantastic achievement. We are thrilled with the amount that’s been raised and donated to WheelPower. I know this money will be put to excellent use in a bid to improve and enrich the lives of disabled people living in this country. I would like to thank our members and customers for helping us achieve this amazing total.”

So far, Leisure Connection has been able to raise over £70,000 for WheelPower from this and other fundraising initiatives, which Leisure Connection works in partnership with at Stoke Mandeville Stadium near Aylesbury, the national centre for disability sport.