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Gladstone achieves Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, strengthening trust in leisure technology
29 May 2025
/ Gladstone Softwear
In a world where digital transformation is no longer optional, especially for multi-site operators in the public and university sectors, cybersecurity is critical. With Cyber Essentials Plus, we’re not just aligning with industry standards - we’re setting a benchmark.
Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of accreditation under the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. While the basic level relies on self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves a rigorous, independent assessment to ensure that security controls are implemented effectively and withstand real-world testing.
“This isn’t a checkbox exercise,” said Glen Pywell, Cyber Security & Compliance Manager at Gladstone. “It’s a statement that we take data protection and system security seriously - from user devices to our cloud-hosted platforms. This certification proves that we’re proactively protecting our clients, mitigating risks like supply chain attacks, and staying ahead of evolving threats. In an environment where even high street brands have been compromised, our clients in the leisure sector can trust that we’re taking every precaution.”
For senior leaders managing public leisure centres, universities, and leisure trusts, Cyber Essentials Plus offers more than compliance. It means peace of mind. It’s an assurance that member data is protected, payment processing is secure, and operational continuity is safeguarded.
This achievement builds on Gladstone’s existing credentials, including alignment with ISO27001:2022 and PCI-DSS 4.0.1, reinforcing our position as a secure, reliable, and forward-thinking technology partner.
As we continue to enhance Gladstone Go and our suite of leisure management tools, we remain dedicated to being a trusted partner in your digital transformation journey. Our investment in cybersecurity isn’t just about technology; it’s about ensuring a resilient, secure, and innovative future for the UK leisure industry.
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Key personnel
Steve Scales, CEO
Stephanie Hutchings, CMO
Tom Lakeman, CRO
Lindsay Micklethwaite, CPO
Garry Adamson, COO
Mark Osborn, CTO
Stephanie Hutchings, CMO
Tom Lakeman, CRO
Lindsay Micklethwaite, CPO
Garry Adamson, COO
Mark Osborn, CTO
Key customers
• Places Leisure
• Everyone Active
• David Lloyd
• Fitness First
• 3D Leisure
• Freedom Leisure
• Active Leeds
• Falkirk Council
• Leicester City Council
• Pembrokeshire Council
• Brio Leisure
• University of Birmingham
• University of Cambridge
• University of Southampton
• Strathclyde University
• Everyone Active
• David Lloyd
• Fitness First
• 3D Leisure
• Freedom Leisure
• Active Leeds
• Falkirk Council
• Leicester City Council
• Pembrokeshire Council
• Brio Leisure
• University of Birmingham
• University of Cambridge
• University of Southampton
• Strathclyde University
Plans for the next 12 months
We’re committed to evolving with
the industry. In the coming year,
we’ll continue to enhance our
cloud platform - focusing on user
experience, innovation, and security.
Testimonial
"GladstoneGo has made it so easy for our members to book, pay, and manage their activities anytime, anywhere whilst convenient self-service is significantly improving the customer experience. The analytics tools have also given us invaluable insights into member behaviour, helping us tailor our services to what people need".
– Stuart Holden, Be Well services manager - strategy & innovation, Be Well Wigan Council
– Stuart Holden, Be Well services manager - strategy & innovation, Be Well Wigan Council
Testimonial
"After much detailed review of the market and customer experience requirement, analysis of the change required and vision of the future planning was completed, the decision to move to Gladstone was easy. We have the best provider/ product (Gladstone) to deal with the next 10 years in Ireland"
– Niall Cull, CEO, dlr Leisure
– Niall Cull, CEO, dlr Leisure
Testimonial
"We have an ongoing relationship with Gladstone. We have been searching for a solution that can move us forward in our digital journey. We chose to speak to Gladstone about this because they understand us and the way that we work. Plus, we can benefit from their industry knowledge and experience."
– Paul France, business & operations manager, One Leisure
– Paul France, business & operations manager, One Leisure
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