DONCASTER CULTURE AND LEISURE TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £10,323,529 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant pension actuarial gains. The organization maintains unrestricted reserves of £10,323,529, which substantially exceed its stated policy target of one month's turnover. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by local authority underwriting and adequate cash flow projections.
What the accounts disclose
“Band analysis of higher paid employees was as follows £70,001 - £80,000 £80,001 - £90,000 (Michael Hart, Chief Executive)”
“Band analysis of higher paid employees was as follows £70,001 - £80,000 £80,001 - £90,000 (Michael Hart, Chief Executive)”
“The level of reserves needed, based on the above is equivalent to one month’s turnover for DCLT (and one month’s contribution for DCCE).” — page 11
“The charity received an underwriting from Doncaster Council to support its leisure charitable objectives in the form of a management fee. The fee for 2024/25 was £2,145,000 to support revenue costs.” — page 10
“Funding has been allocated for a number of long-term projects which commenced throughout the financial year. This funding was £5,625,463 for 2024/25.” — page 11
“The charity received an underwriting from Doncaster Council to support its leisure charitable objectives in the form of a management fee. The fee for 2024/25 was £2,145,000 to support revenue costs.” — page 10
“Funding has been allocated for a number of long-term projects which commenced throughout the financial year. This funding was £5,625,463 for 2024/25.” — page 11
“The charity received an underwriting from Doncaster Council to support its leisure charitable objectives in the form of a management fee. The fee for 2024/25 was £2,145,000 to support revenue costs.” — page 10
“Funding has been allocated for a number of long-term projects which commenced throughout the financial year. This funding was £5,625,463 for 2024/25.” — page 11
“In September 2025, 6 of our Trustees resigned over a disagreement about an ongoing repair issue with our building.” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW RUSSELL BURDENchair
- Adrian Phillip Walters
- DONCASTER COUNCIL
- Ian James Kendall
- Marek Gutowski
- Melanie Hewitt
- Nigel Ball
- PETER GLEADHALL
- RICHARD BYRNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £24.2m | £22.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £24.0m | £19.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £19.1m | £18.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £15.7m | £15.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £14.5m | £11.8m |
Common questions
Is DONCASTER CULTURE AND LEISURE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £10,323,529 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by significant pension actuarial gains. The organization maintains unrestricted reserves of £10,323,529, which substantially exceed its stated policy target of one month's turnover. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by local authority underwriting and adequate cash flow projections. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hawsons Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of DONCASTER CULTURE AND LEISURE TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.