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ACTIVE BARNSLEY

Registered charity 1131712 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BARNSLEY SPORTS AND ACTIVITY FORUM LIMITED

Active Barnsley will promote and provide high quality opportunities for all to take part in healthy active lifstyles in the Barnsley area.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£220k
Latest spending
£209k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £172,238, with the trustees aiming to maintain twelve months of running costs in reserve, currently standing at 9-10 months. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, although it notes that long-term funding for projects has been scarce since the pandemic.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Bikeability Grant (74% of income)
“Bikeability Grant 161,801” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Facilities rental costs paid to Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Limited, where Trustee Mr M W Dewsnap is a director.
“During the year the company paid facilities rental costs of £11,040 (2024 - £11,040) to Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Limited. Furthermore, an additional £7,800 (2024 - £13,675) of holiday club costs were paid during the year to Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Limited. Mr M W Dewsnap, Trustee, of the charitable company, is a director of Barnsley Rugby Union Football Club Limited.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public-sector contracts awarded

From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.

BuyerContractAwardedValue
EU SUPPLY LIMITEDBarnsley Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)01/07/2022£0

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Barnsley

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£220k£209k
31/03/2024£194k£218k
31/03/2023£212k£209k
31/03/2022£208k£196k
31/03/2021£150k£150k

Common questions

Is ACTIVE BARNSLEY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £172,238, with the trustees aiming to maintain twelve months of running costs in reserve, currently standing at 9-10 months. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, although it notes that long-term funding for projects has been scarce since the pandemic. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of ACTIVE BARNSLEY earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.