LEISURE FOCUS TRUST
The centres operate as leisure centres offering a range of leisure and sporting activities including:SwimmingFitnessTennisIndoor sports activitiesOutdoor sports activitiesRecreational/leisure CentreEventsChildren's activitiesHealth and Beauty suiteFull services offered:Swimming Pool casual useSwimming Pool Hire for Club, Schools, Parties, GalasSwimming lessons
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £221,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £1,492,141. The trustees confirmed that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, which is considered adequate to continue operations. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“This amount includes two key management personnel who received remuneration in excess of £60,000.”
“It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 12
“During the year, Leisure Focus Trust incurred costs totalling £9,000 with respect to consultation and support during the bid process. Strategic Health Limited is a company in which a trustees brother and partner are directors.” — page 38
“During the year the Trust charged £180,937 in management fees, wages and THAAM Limited's share of costs to THAAM Limited, a 60% owned subsidiary of Leisure Focus Limited.” — page 38
“During the year, Leisure Focus Trust incurred costs totalling £9,000 with respect to consultation and support during the bid process. Strategic Health Limited is a company in which a trustees brother and partner are directors.” — page 38
“During the year the Trust charged £180,937 in management fees, wages and THAAM Limited's share of costs to THAAM Limited, a 60% owned subsidiary of Leisure Focus Limited.” — page 38
“During the year, Leisure Focus Trust incurred costs totalling £9,000 with respect to consultation and support during the bid process. Strategic Health Limited is a company in which a trustees brother and partner are directors.” — page 38
“During the year the Trust charged £180,937 in management fees, wages and THAAM Limited's share of costs to THAAM Limited, a 60% owned subsidiary of Leisure Focus Limited.” — page 38
“During the year, Leisure Focus Trust incurred costs totalling £9,000 with respect to consultation and support during the bid process. Strategic Health Limited is a company in which a trustees brother and partner are directors.” — page 38
“During the year the Trust charged £180,937 in management fees, wages and THAAM Limited's share of costs to THAAM Limited, a 60% owned subsidiary of Leisure Focus Limited.” — page 38
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Stuart Alexander Frankschair
- Christopher David Joyce
- Nicola Dutton
- TOBY JONATHAN WHEELER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £11.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £10.5m | £10.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £9.9m | £9.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £7.9m | £7.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
Common questions
Is LEISURE FOCUS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £221,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £1,492,141. The trustees confirmed that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, which is considered adequate to continue operations. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Craufurd Hale Audit Services Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of LEISURE FOCUS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band.
Who funds LEISURE FOCUS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEISURE FOCUS TRUST as a grant recipient include LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Charities like this
- HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE/CANOLFAN HAMDDEN TREFFYNNON
- SOUTH DORSET COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST LIMITED
- WOLVERTON LEISURE TRUST
- BOROUGH OF HAVANT SPORT AND LEISURE TRUST
- 4SLC FOR STOCKSBRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE TRUST
- COLOMBO STREET COMMUNITY AND SPORTS CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEISURE FOCUS TRUST | £1.2m | more than £60,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOLYWELL LEISURE CENTRE/CANOLFAN HAMDDEN TREFFYNNON | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH DORSET COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST LIMITED | £633k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| WOLVERTON LEISURE TRUST | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BOROUGH OF HAVANT SPORT AND LEISURE TRUST | £8.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 4SLC FOR STOCKSBRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE TRUST | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |