Newport Live

Newport Live is a UK registered charity and charitable trust that provides a wide range of sporting, leisure, and cultural activities primarily serving the city of Newport. Established in April 2015, the organisation aims to support the health and wellbeing of people in Newport and its surrounding communities by inspiring individuals to become happier and healthier through engagement in sport, arts, and cultural pursuits[1][5].

Overview

Newport Live operates a variety of facilities including multiple gyms, four swimming pools, a tennis centre, and other sporting venues. It also manages The Riverfront, a regional theatre and arts centre that offers live performances, cinema screenings, and educational workshops[1]. The organisation’s Sport and Art Development Teams deliver high-quality programmes across Newport, engaging schools, families, and community groups in diverse activities designed to promote wellness and social inclusion[1].

Mission and Activities

The charity’s mission focuses on providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare, fostering community cohesion, youth development, and inclusion. It supports various health and wellbeing initiatives, early intervention programmes, and disability inclusion projects. Newport Live also runs Positive Futures, a sport-based youth inclusion programme that originated in Newport over 18 years ago and has since expanded regionally with the potential for national reach[3][5].

Governance

Newport Live operates as a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Company Number 9323582) and is governed by a board of trustees. It functions on behalf of Newport City Council, reinvesting all surplus revenues into improving its services and facilities to further benefit the local community[1][3].

Partnerships and Funding

The organisation collaborates with a range of partners including Sport Wales, Disability Sport Wales, the Police & Crime Commissioner, Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, and various community and educational bodies. These partnerships enable Newport Live to deliver funded programmes in areas such as youth engagement, community development, sport development, and social services support[5].

Charity Number: 1162220
Country: United Kingdom

Newport Live remains a key contributor to sport, leisure, arts, and culture within Newport, providing accessible opportunities that enhance social welfare and community wellbeing.

[1] https://www.newportlive.co.uk/en/about-us/ [2] https://www.newportlive.co.uk/en/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5058577/charity-overview [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search/-/charity-details/5058577 [5] https://www.cwvys.org.uk/members/positive-futures-newport-live/