BOROUGH OF HAVANT SPORT AND LEISURE TRUST
The provision of sport and leisure activities to the surrounding community via the operation of multi-use leisure facilities and wellbeing hub.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £360,297 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income reaching £8.1 million. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a going concern status with free reserves of £477k, supported by strong operational performance and strategic partnerships.
What the accounts disclose
“The provision of kitchen facilities at the Waterlooville café and kitchen equipment by the Charity to Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited of £1,084 (2024: £1,084). The provision of management and administrative services by the Charity to Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited totalling £12,000 (2024: £12,000). The transfer under gift aid of the trading profits of Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited to the Charity of £Nil (2024: £Nil). At the balance sheet date the Charity owed Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited £3,403 (2024: £26,009). The majority of this balance represents receipts received by the Charity on behalf of Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited which were not paid to the Trading Company as at 31 March 2025.” — page 24
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary the Borough of Havant Sport and Leisure Trading Limited is incorporated in the United Kingdom (company number 3406679) and pays all of its profits to the Charity under the gift aid scheme.” — page 20
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Lewis — Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Phil Jones — Co-Vice Chair
- Jason Crouch — Lead Director for IT
- Peter Mellor — Lead Director for Finance
- Bob Hedley — Lead Director for Business Expansion and Projects
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Barry Huw Roach
- Gillian Foster
- JASON CROUCH
- Michaela Watkins-Glass
- PHILIP JONES
- Peter Mellor
- Peter Reginald Lewis
- Robert Hedley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8.1m | £7.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £7.1m | £6.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.5m | £5.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.5m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.4m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is BOROUGH OF HAVANT SPORT AND LEISURE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £360,297 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income reaching £8.1 million. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a going concern status with free reserves of £477k, supported by strong operational performance and strategic partnerships. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MC Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE SURREY CRICKET BOARD | 1 | £19k |
| ENERGISE ME | 1 | £3k |
| LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE TORY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- RYCROFT LEISURE
- THE SOUTHGATE SPORTS AND LEISURE TRUST
- LEISURE FOCUS TRUST
- The Sports Trust
- DACORUM SPORTS TRUST
- BH LIVE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH OF HAVANT SPORT AND LEISURE TRUST | £8.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTHGATE SPORTS AND LEISURE TRUST | £220k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LEISURE FOCUS TRUST | £1.2m | more than £60,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Sports Trust | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DACORUM SPORTS TRUST | £3.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |