ACHIEVE LIFESTYLE
Achieve Lifestyle provides leisure services and facilities for the local residents of Runnymede, this includes the recreation, amateur sport, leisure and social activities of all ages and abilities. We promote good health through community participation in healthy outreach.
Latest income
£3.7m
Latest spending
£3.8m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,473 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of a deficit of £359,476. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a net liability position with current liabilities exceeding total assets by £993,122. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these financial conditions.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £77,958 — above the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £77,958 (2024 £72,957).” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“We draw attention to Note 24 in the financial statements, which indicates that the company incurred a net deficit, before other recognised gains and losses, of £88,473 (2024: 57,879) during the year ended 31 March 2025 and, as of that date, the company’s current liabilities exceeded its total assets by £993,122 (2024: £751,129). As stated in Note 24 these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 24 indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: H Aitken received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £62,102) for services other than those of a trustee. £Nil (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed.
“During the year, H Aitken received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £62,102) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £Nil (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to H Aitken during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, G T Baker received remuneration of £73,338 (2024: £35,700) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £226 (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to G T Baker during the year.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: G T Baker received remuneration of £73,338 (2024: £35,700) for services other than those of a trustee. £226 (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed.
“During the year, H Aitken received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £62,102) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £Nil (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to H Aitken during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, G T Baker received remuneration of £73,338 (2024: £35,700) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £226 (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to G T Baker during the year.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Other trustees received benefits in the form of free gym membership. No other trustees incurred expenses or received remuneration.
“During the year, H Aitken received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £62,102) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £Nil (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to H Aitken during the year.” — page 30
“During the year, G T Baker received remuneration of £73,338 (2024: £35,700) for services other than those of a trustee, as specifically permitted within the charity's governing document. The salary costs incurred by the charity are included under management salaries and include employers pension costs. £226 (2024: £Nil) of expenses were reimbursed to G T Baker during the year.” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £72,957 (FY2024) to £77,958 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Martin Evans — Chief Executive
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£3.7m
Total spending
£3.8m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
134
Trustees
- Kenneth Phillipschair
- Edward Patrick Oshea
- Gerry Kelly
- JEREMY TAYLOR
- Jennifer Anne Febry
- Joanne Halstead
- KEITH HEAL
- Mark Raymond Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.7m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.4m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.3m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.9m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is ACHIEVE LIFESTYLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £88,473 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of a deficit of £359,476. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a net liability position with current liabilities exceeding total assets by £993,122. The auditors have identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to these financial conditions. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Stewart & Co Accountants LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACHIEVE LIFESTYLE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £77,958 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROSCA TRUST | 1 | £7k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVE LIFESTYLE | £3.7m | £77,958 | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| ORDINARY LIFESTYLES | £3.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE LIFE LIMITED | £4.9m | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| LIFE WAYS | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RYCROFT LEISURE | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUPPORT2ACHIEVE | £986k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |