PKL Background

Perth and Kinross Leisure is an independent 'not for profit' company limited by guarantee with charitable status. (Registered in Scotland No 42641)

Operating in partnership, the company provide services on behalf of Perth & Kinross Council, with an annual fee paid for these services.

The Youth, Community, Arts and Culture section of Education and Children’s Services provide the client monitoring function for the Council.

Company Officers, headed by Chief Executive Officer, Jim Moyes, report to a Board of Directors.

Perth & Kinross Leisure has been in existence for nearly 40 years but has changed significantly in that time. Initially know as Bell’s Sports Centre (Perth) Ltd, the Company name was changed to Perth & Kinross Recreational Facilities Ltd in the mid 1980’s when Perth Leisure Pool was created. A further five indoor recreation facilities were added during the 1990’s.

The restructuring of Perth & Kinross Council in 2000 coincided with the production of a Company Improvement plan, which identified the need to create a ‘corporate’ structure. This ultimately led to the creation of a Company Head Office, the company name changing to Perth & Kinross Leisure and the structure which is presently in place.

Perth & Kinross Leisure now manage 9 leisure facilities throughout Perthshire including: Perth Leisure Pool, Bell’s Sports Centre, Rodney Fitness Centre, Letham Centre, Strathearn Recreation Centre, The Community School of Auchterarder Sports Facilities, Aberfeldy Recreation Centre, Atholl Leisure Centre and Loch Leven Leisure plus several Community Halls.