COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
The charity operates health clubs for the benefit of the local community where there may not otherwise be that opportunity for health and wellbeing. The charity is actively seeking new health clubs to operate in order to fulfil it's charitable objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £141,110 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. However, the charity holds no unrestricted reserves and reports a total net deficit of £280,906, with significant long-term creditors. The trustees and auditors note material uncertainties regarding cash flow and the ability to repay long-term debt within one year, although the long-term creditor has agreed to continue support.
What the accounts disclose
“As of the year-end, the charity held no restricted or unrestricted reserves and reported a deficit of £280,906” — page 5
“During the year, the charity entered into a transaction with Emmacy Ltd, a company controlled by trustee H Braband. The charity purchased parts for repair of gym equipement valued at £498. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Emmacy Ltd.” — page 28
“The charity had also entered into a transaction with Gymkit UK, a company owned by trustee H Braband. The charity received repair services of gym equipement valued at £600. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Gymkit UK.” — page 28
“During the year, the charity entered into a transaction with Emmacy Ltd, a company controlled by trustee H Braband. The charity purchased parts for repair of gym equipement valued at £498. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Emmacy Ltd.” — page 28
“The charity had also entered into a transaction with Gymkit UK, a company owned by trustee H Braband. The charity received repair services of gym equipement valued at £600. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Gymkit UK.” — page 28
“During the year, the charity entered into a transaction with Emmacy Ltd, a company controlled by trustee H Braband. The charity purchased parts for repair of gym equipement valued at £498. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Emmacy Ltd.” — page 28
“The charity had also entered into a transaction with Gymkit UK, a company owned by trustee H Braband. The charity received repair services of gym equipement valued at £600. No outstanding balance at year end owed to Gymkit UK.” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: material uncertainty (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- JUSTIN BEAVISchair
- Howard Braband
- TIM RICHARDSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.5m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.4m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £141,110 for the year ended 31 March 2025, an improvement from the previous year's deficit. However, the charity holds no unrestricted reserves and reports a total net deficit of £280,906, with significant long-term creditors. The trustees and auditors note material uncertainties regarding cash flow and the ability to repay long-term debt within one year, although the long-term creditor has agreed to continue support. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £275k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £248k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CALDERDALE | 1 | £66k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £13k |
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- CALDERDALE COMMUNITY COACHING TRUST
- BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST
- VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED
- LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD
- ENABLE LEISURE AND CULTURE
- COLLYHURST AND MOSTON BOXING CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | £2.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CALDERDALE COMMUNITY COACHING TRUST | £63k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | below | 6.1% | no doubt |
| VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED | £968k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE ASSOCIATION LTD | £513k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENABLE LEISURE AND CULTURE | £19.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |