LARCAN

LARCAN is a specialist consultancy delivering community and stakeholder engagement for the aquatic, sport, recreation, and leisure sectors. With over 40 years’ combined industry experience and IAP2 qualified practitioners, we support evidence-based planning that places community insight at the centre of aquatic and sporting facility decision-making.

We work predominantly with local government, partnering with councils and industry stakeholders on aquatic and sport-focused projects including feasibility studies, aquatic and recreation strategies, business cases, and operational planning. Our engagement goes beyond standard consultation, connecting directly with sports clubs, user groups, community organisations, schools, and health services to capture diverse perspectives and inform practical, future-ready outcomes.

LARCAN’s approach combines best-practice engagement frameworks with national and international participation data, ensuring tailored, locally responsive solutions. We help organisations translate engagement insights into clear strategies that strengthen participation, improve facility performance, and support long-term community value. We don’t believe in a cookie cutter approach, instead our work is tailored to the needs of each client and the unique communities they serve.