The Carnforth Community Swimming Pool is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the physical and mental well-being of the local community, some of which is classified as Level 3 deprived. Our facility opens seven days a week and offers a wide range of activities, including swimming lessons for over 20 primary schools, public lessons, lifeguard training, fitness classes, and general swimming sessions. We also prioritize access for individuals with disabilities and special needs, and collaborate with health services through NHS referrals. Each year, we estimate that around 3,300 individuals benefit from the pool, with approximately 41,000 swim visits.
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The Carnforth Swimming Pool opened its doors back in 1978, with a focus on the physical and mental health benefits of swimming, and in particular with a view to reducing the number of youngsters tragically drowning in water filled quarries, rivers, canal and sea that had been occurring locally at that time. It was owned by Lancashire County Council and operated by the Lancashire City Council until 2017.
The Carnforth Community Swimming Pool (CCSP) is a charitable organisation set up especially to manage the pool after Lancashire County Council faced unsustainable financial losses and announced its closure in 2018. CCSP then signed a 125-year lease for a nominal rent, ensuring the pool’s continued operation.
Currently, the CCSP is an approved training centre with the Royal Life Saving Society and it plays a vital role in the community promoting the physical and mental health benefits of swimming for individuals of all age groups. We collaborate with primary schools, funded sessions linked to NHS referrals, general public swimming, parent-child sessions, and bookable family sessions. Additionally, we accommodate exclusive bookings from groups such as Scouts, Scuba Divers, Hockey teams, Kayaking enthusiasts and the Partially sighted. Priority is given to severely disabled children and people with special needs.
Financial support with Government grants, the Carnforth Town Council, the Carnforth Rotary and other fundraising kept the Pool financially stable through the Covid lockdowns. After the third national lockdown, it reopened in April 2021, and current pool business is thriving. As a non-profit organisation, we re-invest any profits on maintenance and improvements and are still in need of external funding to provide more than just the basics. Donations for general support, or for a specific activity are therefore always welcome.
