ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TRUST (THE MEGACENTRE)
The provision of recreation and leisure facilities and activities for young people and the community. The provision of social welfare activities and programmes for the benefit of the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of £123,342 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,366,254 to £1,242,912. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,216,336, which is significantly above the stated formal reserves target of £15,000. The charity relies heavily on rental income from its trading subsidiary to support its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £50,000 or more.” — page 12
“the trustees consider the target for formal reserves should be £15,000.”
“Active Christian Trust received rental income of £120,000 (2024- £120,000) from The Megacentre Rayleigh Ltd, its subsidiary undertaking.” — page 15
“At the year end, Active Christian Trust was owed £22,072 (2024- £21,863) by The Megacentre Rayleigh Ltd.” — page 15
“Active Christian Trust received rental income of £120,000 (2024- £120,000) from The Megacentre Rayleigh Ltd, its subsidiary undertaking.” — page 15
“At the year end, Active Christian Trust was owed £22,072 (2024- £21,863) by The Megacentre Rayleigh Ltd.” — page 15
“The MegaCentre Rayleigh Ltd, its 100% owned trading subsidiary.” — page 4
Trustees
- FRANCIS STANLEY CHAPMAN
- LAWRENCE CANTLE MBE
- Lynn John Dobson
- Martyn Paul Dolan
- Nicholas Claxton
- PHILIP GOLDSMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £232k | £355k |
| 30/09/2024 | £338k | £301k |
| 30/09/2023 | £222k | £230k |
| 30/09/2022 | £233k | £177k |
| 30/09/2021 | £213k | £124k |
Common questions
Is ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TRUST (THE MEGACENTRE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of £123,342 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £1,366,254 to £1,242,912. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,216,336, which is significantly above the stated formal reserves target of £15,000. The charity relies heavily on rental income from its trading subsidiary to support its charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TRUST (THE MEGACENTRE) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £20,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2019 | £10k | Community Sports Development |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £375 |
Charities like this
- CITY VALLEY CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- THE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (HUMBERSIDE) LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE CHRISTIAN TRUST (THE MEGACENTRE) | £232k | Under £20,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY VALLEY CHURCH | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PATRICK, WALLINGTON | £351k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (HUMBERSIDE) LIMITED | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |