Who are Prominent T LS?

Established in 2019, Prominent provides specialist consultancy and delivery support to public, private and third-sector organisations operating within the sport and leisure eco-system.

We help our clients make confident, evidence-led decisions. Whether developing an investment-ready business case, identifying the most appropriate operating model, or running a fully compliant procurement process, our focus is always the same, to secure best value, reduce risk, and deliver long-term service outcomes.

Our approach combines commercial insight, sector expertise and robust data analysis to ensure every recommendation is practical, commercially strong and aligned to strategic objectives.

Trusted By The Leisure Sector

Prominent offers a full suite of advisory and delivery support across the leisure lifecycle, including:

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Options Appraisals
  • Leisure Contract Procurement
  • Business Planning
  • Leisure Strategies
  • Independent Leisure Centre Design Reviews
  • Needs Assessments
  • Bid Management and Bid Writing

From early-stage strategic planning through to procurement and mobilisation, we provide tailored support that reflects each client’s unique ambitions, financial context and community priorities.

Chris True, Managing Director

Chris True has over 20 years experience in the leisure sector, with high level management, business development and strategic roles.

Leaning on operational experience of managing complex leisure and visitor attraction contracts, Chris provides bespoke support for a range of clients within the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Throughout  Chris’ career, he has worked for Parkwood Leisure as Head Of Business Development, Supported South Oxfordshire County Council with Options Appraisals across their portfolio, supported the launch of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, and helped countless local authorities across the UK refine their commercial approach to leisure management.

Why Choose Prominent

Prominent combines sector expertise with market-leading intelligence and national-level partnerships.

We utilise GreenLight, the industry-leading business intelligence tool, to underpin our feasibility studies and options appraisals with robust, data-driven modelling. This ensures our recommendations are credible, transparent and investment-ready.

We are also a named partner of The Sports Consultancy, which has been appointed to deliver Lot A and Lot B services under the Sport England Active Environments Framework. This partnership strengthens our national reach and ensures our clients benefit from recognised expertise aligned with Sport England’s strategic priorities.

By combining analytical rigour, procurement expertise and practical sector experience, Prominent delivers advice that stands up to scrutiny and delivers results.