THINK ACTIVE CSW
Think Active is the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. We are unique to Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire; that is, there is only one of us. #WeThinkActiveWe are fighting against inactivity and sedentary lifestylesWe focus on the people and places that face the greatest inequalities and are the least physically active.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £230,825 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total funds of £766,417. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sound financial management and remains in a strong position to sustain its achievements, supported by long-term funding arrangements with Sport England.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the charity's employees received total employment benefits of £60,000 or more in the financial period. 1 employee (2023: 0 employees) was paid between £60,000-£70,000 during the year.” — page 41
“One of the charity's employees received total employment benefits of £60,000 or more in the financial period. 1 employee (2023: 0 employees) was paid between £60,000-£70,000 during the year.” — page 41
“Sport England - System Partner” — page 33
“One trustee received remuneration of £65,074 (2023: £54,328) during the year. The trustee also benefited from a Group Life Assurance policy, with coverage at four times salary, paid by the charity.” — page 40
“During the year, the charity paid £13,337 (2023: £0) to ITBTT Foundation. V C Joel (Trustee) is a trustee of this charity.” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Joynerchair
- Denise Finney
- Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi
- Liam Hope
- Stephen Hollingworth
- Victoria Clare Joel
- Victoria Clare Joel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £645k | £601k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £852k |
| 31/03/2023 | £940k | £940k |
| 31/03/2022 | £884k | £482k |
Common questions
Is THINK ACTIVE CSW financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £230,825 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total funds of £766,417. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sound financial management and remains in a strong position to sustain its achievements, supported by long-term funding arrangements with Sport England. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Leigh Christou Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of THINK ACTIVE CSW earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THINK ACTIVE CSW?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THINK ACTIVE CSW as a grant recipient include MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | FY2023 | £42k | Regional Network Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 03/02/2026 | £24k | Cluster - West Mids |
| Sport England | 22/10/2025 | £175k | Place Universal Offer |
| Sport England | 10/04/2025 | £560k | Place Universal Offer |
| Sport England | 25/11/2024 | £183k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 19/03/2024 | £26k | Moving Communities |
| Sport England | 27/11/2023 | £191k | Sport Welfare Officers |
| Sport England | 05/01/2023 | £55k | Together Fund - Phase 4 |
| UK government | 19/12/2022 | £20k | ALB-Sport England-Together Fund - Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 19/12/2022 | £20k | Together Fund - Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 30/06/2022 | £2.8m | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 28/03/2022 | £104k | Primary Role 2018-21 (Tackling Inequalities Through System Partners). |
| Sport England | 24/03/2022 | £8k | Moving Communities |
| Sport England | 16/03/2022 | £177k | Together Fund - Phase 4 |
| Sport England | 16/03/2022 | £100k | Birmingham 2022 Small Grants |
| Sport England | 06/10/2021 | £36k | B2022 Commonwealth Games: National Legacy |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £210k |
| THE SPORTS COUNCIL TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £99k |
| THE LANKELLYCHASE FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| ASHFIELD VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £17k |
| THE SANGHERA FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- TOGETHER ACTIVE
- THINK18
- Get Berkshire Active
- ACTIVE OXFORDSHIRE
- ACTIVE PARTNERS TRUST
- UTHINK PEOPLE DEVELOPING PEOPLE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THINK ACTIVE CSW | £645k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER ACTIVE | £540k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THINK18 | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Get Berkshire Active | £843k | £70,655 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE OXFORDSHIRE | £2.1m | over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE PARTNERS TRUST | £2.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |