TOGETHER ACTIVE
Together Active works with a network of local agencies who are committed to increasing the number of people taking part in physical activity and sport within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £933,888 to £855,464 during the year, driven by a net movement in funds of (78,424). The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £516,867, which exceeds its stated policy target of £59,544 required to manage potential dissolution liabilities. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was 1 (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“This consists of £618,890 of funding from Sport England during the period 01.04.23-31.03.24, along with £20,173 of funding from local partners (local authorities and universities), £38,033 of other restricted funding from a range of partners and £1,729 of bank interest.”
“The trustees have identified the amount of funding which needs to be held to manage the dissolution of the CIO should this be necessary, meeting all associated liabilities as outlined in the organisation’s Reserves Policy. As of 31.03.24 this figure was £59,544”
“During the year, Together Active did not receive any grants (2023 - £2,500) from Stafford Borough Council. Tim Clegg, a Trustee of Together Active, is also a Chief Executive at Stafford Borough Council. There were no balances outstanding at the year end.” — page 36
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Claire Rowcliffechair
- Louise Thompson
- Samuel Newell
- Sharon Heath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £540k | £822k |
| 31/03/2024 | £679k | £757k |
| 31/03/2023 | £773k | £859k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £918k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £431k |
Common questions
Is TOGETHER ACTIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £933,888 to £855,464 during the year, driven by a net movement in funds of (78,424). The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £516,867, which exceeds its stated policy target of £59,544 required to manage potential dissolution liabilities. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of TOGETHER ACTIVE earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/01/2025 | £120k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 19/11/2024 | £314k | Place Expansion - Stoke |
| Sport England | 25/04/2024 | £26k | Moving Communities |
| Sport England | 21/11/2023 | £191k | Sport Welfare Officers |
| Sport England | 10/01/2023 | £55k | Together Fund – Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 19/12/2022 | £20k | Together Fund – Phase 4 |
| UK government | 19/12/2022 | £20k | ALB-Sport England-Together Fund Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Chair Recruitment Support |
| Sport England | 05/04/2022 | £2.7m | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 02/03/2022 | £100k | B2022 Small Grants Programme |
| Sport England | 02/03/2022 | £172k | Together Fund – Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 27/01/2022 | £8k | Moving Communities |
| Sport England | 27/09/2021 | £42k | B2022 Commonwealth Games: National Legacy |
| Sport England | 12/03/2021 | £239k | Opening School Facilities Phase 2 |
| Sport England | 10/02/2021 | £96k | Primary Role 2018-21 (Tackling Inequalities Through System Partners). |
| Sport England | 05/10/2020 | £587k | Active Partnerships Funding 21-24 (Rollover) |
| Sport England | 28/09/2020 | £80k | Primary Role 2018-21 (Tackling Inequalities Through System Partners). |
| Sport England | 09/09/2020 | £8k | Active Partnerships Funding 21-24 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL DIALOGUE | 1 | £57k |
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £42k |
| ASHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £17k |
| THE PROSPECTS FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| INNER LONDON MAGISTRATES COURT POOR BOX | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
- TOGETHER WE CAN DO
- ACTIVE GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- ACTIVE LANCASHIRE LIMITED
- ACTIVE LINCOLNSHIRE
- LIVING SPORT CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH SPORTS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOGETHER ACTIVE | £540k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER WE CAN DO | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE GLOUCESTERSHIRE | £1.2m | more than £60,000 | 1 | within | 2.0% | no doubt |
| ACTIVE LANCASHIRE LIMITED | £2.7m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 5 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE LINCOLNSHIRE | £1.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |