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HERONGATE FITNESS & WELLBEING

Registered charity 1199147 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HERONGATE CLUB

The Charity provides the local community of Hungerford and the surrounding area with high-quality fitness facilities and services for healthy recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare at an affordable price. The charity encourages social interaction and activities through its in club cafe, community spaces, exercise classes and swimming pool.

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£738k
Latest spending
£714k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £11,592, meaning it holds no reserves. The trustees report that the financial position has slightly improved due to increased membership income, but note that utility costs are rising and major maintenance outgoings may affect future savings.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately 75K (held: £-12k)
“The trustees wish to build up and maintain a reserve of approximately 75K” — page 7
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity leases the building from Herongate Leisure Limited, which is owned by Kerridge Properties Ltd. None of the trustees of the Charity are directors or shareholders of (or are related to directors or shareholders of) Herongate Leisure Limited, Kerridge Properties Limited or KPL Holdings Limited.
“The Charity leases the building from Herongate Leisure Limited, which is owned by Kerridge Properties Ltd. None of the trustees of the Charity are directors or shareholders of (or are related to directors or shareholders of) Herongate Leisure Limited, Kerridge Properties Limited or KPL Holdings Limited.” — page 9
“The Charity has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Herongate Enterprises Limited, registered with Companies House number 11811363. One of the Charity's trustees, Angela Ford, is also a director of the trading subsidiary.” — page 9
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Herongate Enterprises Limited... One of the Charity's trustees, Angela Ford, is also a director of the trading subsidiary.
“The Charity leases the building from Herongate Leisure Limited, which is owned by Kerridge Properties Ltd. None of the trustees of the Charity are directors or shareholders of (or are related to directors or shareholders of) Herongate Leisure Limited, Kerridge Properties Limited or KPL Holdings Limited.” — page 9
“The Charity has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Herongate Enterprises Limited, registered with Companies House number 11811363. One of the Charity's trustees, Angela Ford, is also a director of the trading subsidiary.” — page 9
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Herongate Enterprises Limited
“The Charity has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Herongate Enterprises Limited, registered with Companies House number 11811363.” — page 9
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)

Total income
£738k
Total spending
£714k
Cost of raising funds
£39k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
22

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (100% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 5.2% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: West Berkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£738k£714k
31/03/2025£718k£704k
31/03/2024£619k£605k
31/03/2023£506k£520k

Common questions

Is HERONGATE FITNESS & WELLBEING financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £11,592, meaning it holds no reserves. The trustees report that the financial position has slightly improved due to increased membership income, but note that utility costs are rising and major maintenance outgoings may affect future savings. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.