Inspire Fitness Academy
We tackle inequalities in disadvantaged communities,helping them to become more inclusive.We promote engagement and inclusion through fitness,1:1 work,volunteering, mentoring, education, training and events,increasing confidence, wellbeing, life-skills and employability and encouraging community-cohesion.We adapt to complex individual needs,including mental-health issues and learning difficulties.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR FITNESS CLASSES, SWIMMING AND AMATEUR BOXING.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £76,154.43, representing a net movement in funds of £8,171.43 for the year. The charity generated total income of £124,716.00 against total expenditure of £116,544.57, resulting in a positive financial position. The independent examiner confirmed that the general reserve is in credit and all related party transactions have been disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERBY CITY COUNCIL | For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | 28/07/2025 | £0 |
Trustees
- Ian Smithchair
- Craig Bagshaw
- Darren Bales
- Sammy James
- Stacie Gallear
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £194k | £189k |
| 31/12/2024 | £125k | £117k |
| 31/12/2023 | £110k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £85k | £85k |
| 31/12/2021 | £123k | £101k |
Common questions
Is Inspire Fitness Academy financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £76,154.43, representing a net movement in funds of £8,171.43 for the year. The charity generated total income of £124,716.00 against total expenditure of £116,544.57, resulting in a positive financial position. The independent examiner confirmed that the general reserve is in credit and all related party transactions have been disclosed. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/06/2025 | £11k | Multi sport fitness sessions |
| Sport England | 12/11/2020 | £33k | Covid-19 Return to play |
| Sport England | 23/06/2020 | £6k | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/04/2020 | £8k | The IFA One Stop Shop |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2010 | £10k | Community Fitness and Boxing Club |