Over 1000 children are taught to swim on the Swim School Programme each week.

The unique collection of community and elite facilities is governed by MCRactive, a not for profit organisation established and overseen by Manchester City Council.

The leisure centre's parent company is a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014. They are registered under the Inland Revenue Charity number XR43398.

The staff are helpful and supportive, the facilities are clean and well-organised, the fitness sessions are excellent, and the swimming pool is relatively clean and not very busy. The drying machine for swimsuits is also mentioned as a positive feature.