Gravesham Community Leisure Limited (GCLL) was established in 1999 as a staff-owned industrial and provident society and is now registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit and Societies Act 2014. It has charitable status and operates on a not-for-profit basis by reinvesting its surpluses back into the service and/or facilities it operates – all for the benefit of the local communities it serves. GCLL is governed by its Management Board all of whom, other than the Managing Director, give of their time and commitment on a voluntary basis. It includes professional representation from staff society members, the leisure industry, the health service, users, and others with specific skills/experience.