Our story

A platform shaped by four decades of change.

The leisure sector has transformed over the last 40 years, and so have we. Every milestone reflects our commitment to helping operators embrace new technology, support their communities and prepare for what's next. 
2026

2026 

Gladstone is now part of the Vesta Software Group, within the Constellation Inc. family.

 

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2026
2025

2025


Centre Management

Centre Management launches, giving staff a cloud tool for bookings, favourites and real-time participant data anywhere.

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2025
2025

2025


Digital Tickets and Passes

Digital Tickets and Passes launch in Gladstone Go, letting members buy, store and scan entry seamlessly from mobile.

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2025
2025

2025


Go Learn: School Swimming

Go Learn School Swimming launches with Activity Portal, Teacher Portal and reporting for structured learn-to-swim programmes.

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2025
2025

2025

Enterprise-grade access & AA accessibility
Single Sign-On via Microsoft Entra launches for staff and consumers, alongside Gladstone Go reaching WCAG AA accessibility.

2025
2025

2025


Audience Builder

Audience Builder arrives as part on the Communications hub letting operators segment members and send email, SMS and push, all fully GDPR-compliant. 

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2025
2025

2025


Single Sign-On

Single Sign-On via Microsoft Entra launches for staff and consumers, delivering secure, seamless, auto-provisioned member access.

 

 

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2025
2024

2024

Faster, controlled member journeys 
Go tightens booking controls and account locking, giving operators fairer access and a smoother joining experience. 

2024
The year...2023

2023

Memberships reimagined
Group Memberships and Promo Codes launch in Gladstone Go, giving operators family-friendly plans and flexible pricing to drive joins.
 

The year...2023
The year...2023

2023

Group Memberships 
Group Memberships launch in Gladstone Go, letting a primary member add or invite others onto one plan.

The year...2023
2022

2022

Cloud-native platform, secured

Gladstone Cloud goes live on Azure UK South with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials and PCI certification.

2022
2022

2022

The Marketplace & Single API 

Gladstone's Single API and partner Marketplace expand, connecting third-party tools to enrich the member and operator experience. 

2022
2021

2021

GladstoneGo is launched. The first full-service, cloud-native leisure management solution. Built on a single API for maximum scalability and secured by the Azure cloud.

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2021
2018

2018

Gladstone begins its plans to reinvent Leisure Software. Its vision for 2021 a new SaaS platform! Focusing on the development of Gladstone360 and GladstoneOne.

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2018
2018

2018

Gladstone releases its new module 'Prospects', developed to help operators with finding and securing new customers. Allowing staff to interact with customers using a tablet.

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2018
2018

2018

Industry

Gladstone releases 'GDPR Ready' versions across all their product range to make it easier for customers to respond to the new regulations and partners with ClearComm. 

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2018
2017

2017

Gladstone and SDA merge. SDA developed leading private gym software; LeisurePoint and Clubcentric for David Lloyd. LeisurePoint is rebranded to GladstoneOne and is designed to meet the demands of smaller clubs who require a robust hosted solution.

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2017
2017

2017

Gladstone works with Impact to identify the opportunity for Health intervention software and a new solution called Health is launched.

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2017
2017

2017

Industry

Gladstone is recognised as an industry leading Leisure software supplier and is a finalist in the UKactive Flame Awards.

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2017
2016

2016

Gladstone360 is born, the ground-breaking product is launched and Gladstone is rebranded.

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2016
2015

2015

Industry

Gladstone Signs a 3 year sponsorship with Sporta. Working with industry leaders to design and develop solutions that meet the demands of the marketplace.

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2015
2010

2010

Gladstone was bought out by Jonas and set out to release a broad set of products and solutions. 

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2010
2001

2001

The Membertrack product was combined with the Gladstone ClubmanNT and formed the industry-leading product PLUS2 which dominated the market. 

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2001
2000

2000

Gladstone MRM Ltd purchases Membertrack

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2000
1999

1999

MicroCache sold out to Gladstone MRM Ltd

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1999
1980s - 1990s

1980s - 1990s

Industry

With the rise of the private clubs, there was a growing need to manage club memberships. The public grew more concerned with health and fitness to the point where Leisure centres were becoming a commercial proposition and computers were driving efficiencies.

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1980s - 1990s
The year...1981

The year...1981

A pioneer with a love for Squash is where it all began. Creating a league system for his squash team, a membership system for the leisure centre, our humble Norman Guiver was at the forefront of technology in the Leisure industry with his company Microcache.

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The year...1981