BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £142,000 for the year, a significant improvement from the budgeted deficit of £425,000, driven by higher-than-budgeted income and lower costs. Unrestricted reserves stood at £4,686,000, though the trustees note these reserves are less than the net book value of the land and buildings, meaning they cannot be realised without selling operational assets. The charity successfully secured grant funding and financial support from its new member, Trilogy Active, to manage increased utility costs and ensure future sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity continued to operate under a formal Service Level Agreement with Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) for the delivery of referral care for residents of Amber Valley (figures relating to this activity are contained within this report). AVBC continued to provide a grant for community leisure to the Company, by way of a grant agreement.” — page 5
“The Company maintained a ‘Contract for Services’ with Derbyshire County Council (for the provision of swimming pool time for Area School Swimming Lessons) and worked towards a Service Level Agreement with Belper School for Physical Education and examination provision. Belper Town Council (BTC) provided a grant to contribute towards essential provision of a Pool cover via a Service Level Agreement.” — page 5
“The Charity continued to operate under a formal Service Level Agreement with Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) for the delivery of referral care for residents of Amber Valley (figures relating to this activity are contained within this report). AVBC continued to provide a grant for community leisure to the Company, by way of a grant agreement.” — page 5
“The Company maintained a ‘Contract for Services’ with Derbyshire County Council (for the provision of swimming pool time for Area School Swimming Lessons) and worked towards a Service Level Agreement with Belper School for Physical Education and examination provision. Belper Town Council (BTC) provided a grant to contribute towards essential provision of a Pool cover via a Service Level Agreement.” — page 5
“The Charity continued to operate under a formal Service Level Agreement with Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) for the delivery of referral care for residents of Amber Valley (figures relating to this activity are contained within this report). AVBC continued to provide a grant for community leisure to the Company, by way of a grant agreement.” — page 5
“The Company maintained a ‘Contract for Services’ with Derbyshire County Council (for the provision of swimming pool time for Area School Swimming Lessons) and worked towards a Service Level Agreement with Belper School for Physical Education and examination provision. Belper Town Council (BTC) provided a grant to contribute towards essential provision of a Pool cover via a Service Level Agreement.” — page 5
“This report includes the activities of the wholly owned subsidiary, Belper Sports Centre Services Limited.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £822k | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is BELPER LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £142,000 for the year, a significant improvement from the budgeted deficit of £425,000, driven by higher-than-budgeted income and lower costs. Unrestricted reserves stood at £4,686,000, though the trustees note these reserves are less than the net book value of the land and buildings, meaning they cannot be realised without selling operational assets. The charity successfully secured grant funding and financial support from its new member, Trilogy Active, to manage increased utility costs and ensure future sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Hawsons Chartered Accountants.