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KIRKLEES ACTIVE LEISURE

Registered charity 1091226 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£14.5m
Latest spending
£14.2m
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net movement in funds after tax of £16,238,885, largely driven by a significant re-measurement gain on its defined benefit pension scheme. However, the trustees report that the charity's operational position is vulnerable due to high energy costs and inflation, relying on significant financial support from Kirklees Council to remain solvent. The trustees warn that without this continued subsidy, the charity faces an insolvent position in the coming years.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Whilst our audit opinion is not modified in this respect, material inherent uncertainties exist within the group's and the company's business model and on-going working capital support is required from Kirklees Council to enable them to continue to operate and meet their obligations as they fall due.” — page 20
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received financial reimbursement for facilitation services. Expenses reimbursed for 1 trustee in 2023.
“it was agreed that one of the Trustees should be allowed to receive financial reimbursement for facilitation services provided to KAL's senior staff group.”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £786k
“Defined benefit pension liability 786,000”
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Kirklees Active Leisure Trading Limited
“The Charity's wholly owned subsidiary, Kirklees Active Leisure Trading Limited ("KALT"), was established to carry out non-charitable trading activities for the Charity.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Simpson Wood Limited. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£14.5m
Total spending
£14.2m
Cost of raising funds
£256k
Reserves (reported)
£1.4m
Employees
545

Reported reserves equal ~1.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kirklees

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£14.5m£14.2m
31/03/2024£17.5m£17.2m
31/03/2023£17.3m£20.2m
31/03/2022£14.3m£16.9m
31/03/2021£11.2m£12.7m

Common questions

Is KIRKLEES ACTIVE LEISURE financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net movement in funds after tax of £16,238,885, largely driven by a significant re-measurement gain on its defined benefit pension scheme. However, the trustees report that the charity's operational position is vulnerable due to high energy costs and inflation, relying on significant financial support from Kirklees Council to remain solvent. The trustees warn that without this continued subsidy, the charity faces an insolvent position in the coming years. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Simpson Wood Limited.