ARUNDEL AND DOWNLAND COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST
The Trust's objectives are to provide swimming pools & other recreational facilities for the community of Arundel and visitors. The Trust aims to improve conditions of life & health, particularly for those who are disadvantaged, and, as the only Lido remaining in West Sussex, to preserve the lido heritage. The Lido is open all year round, with pools heated from April to September and at Christmas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust incurred a small loss on unrestricted funds for the year, driven by energy costs that approximately doubled when fixed-price contracts expired. Despite this operational loss, the Trust held free reserves of £182,602 and reported a net increase in cash, with the Trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Lido Infrastructure Reserve was retained at £128,095. This reserve is set aside to guard against the costs of major replacement items and/or any losses incurred as a result of exceptionally poor summer weather conditions.” — page 5
“During the year there was £97,273 (2024 - £97,248) gift aid receivable from the subsidiary.” — page 22
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Stephen Sampsonchair
- Emily Victoria Waring
- Emma Louise Penn
- JOANNA WILLIAMS
- Jeremy Clive Harrison
- Joanna Scutt
- John Seton Kyffin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £541k | £504k |
| 31/03/2024 | £436k | £391k |
| 31/03/2023 | £356k | £326k |
| 31/03/2022 | £326k | £285k |
| 31/03/2021 | £170k | £398k |
Common questions
Is ARUNDEL AND DOWNLAND COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust incurred a small loss on unrestricted funds for the year, driven by energy costs that approximately doubled when fixed-price contracts expired. Despite this operational loss, the Trust held free reserves of £182,602 and reported a net increase in cash, with the Trustees confirming adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £616k |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £344k |
| THE DIXON FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| WHEELER MILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £59k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £58k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ARUNDEL CASTLE TRUSTEES LIMITED
- WOLVERTON LEISURE TRUST
- Docklands Sailing Centre Trust
- BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST
- SOUTH DOWNS LEISURE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS WITH TORTINGTON, ARUNDEL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUNDEL AND DOWNLAND COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST | £541k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARUNDEL CASTLE TRUSTEES LIMITED | £5.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOLVERTON LEISURE TRUST | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Docklands Sailing Centre Trust | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE COMMUNITY LEISURE TRUST | £5.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH DOWNS LEISURE | £11.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |