The charity BH Live announced on 17 March 2026 that it is investing £750,000 to refurbish the gym at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This major upgrade aims to modernise the fitness facilities and provide residents with high-quality equipment and an improved space to work out.
The project follows a new 10-year agreement between the leisure operator and Portsmouth City Council. This long-term commitment ensures that the social enterprise will continue to manage the city’s flagship leisure centre while improving local health and fitness sites.
Gym-goers can expect a variety of new machines and a completely updated environment as part of the work. The investment is intended to create a better experience for both regular users and people joining the gym for the first time.
As a registered charity, BH Live reinvests its money back into local community services and venues. This latest funding for the Mountbatten Leisure Centre is part of a wider effort to support the city’s sport and leisure infrastructure for the next decade.
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