VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED
The principal activity of the charity in the year under review was the provision and operation of recreational facilities for the public and the advancement of health for the public benefit by the promotion of rehabilitative exercise and therapy programmes in the Test Valley area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £66,354 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £444,457 from £510,811 in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by the securing of a long-term lease and record participation levels. The charity maintains a documented reserves policy but does not disclose a specific numerical target for free reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments between £70,000 and £80,000 during the current year.” — page 27
“One employee received emoluments between £70,000 and £80,000 during the current year. During the prior year one employee received emoluments between £60,000 and £70,000.” — page 27
“Total income from charitable activities 968,205”
“The charitable company holds 100% of the ordinary share capital of Valley Health and Leisure Limited which is a company registered in England and Wales and remained dormant throughout the accounting period.” — page 29
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Middleton
- Andrew Preece
- GAVIN ALAN SCOTT DUNCAN
- Joseph Munns
- Roy Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £968k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £847k | £963k |
| 31/03/2023 | £733k | £824k |
| 31/03/2022 | £526k | £620k |
| 31/03/2021 | £371k | £637k |
Common questions
Is VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £66,354 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £444,457 from £510,811 in the prior year. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by the securing of a long-term lease and record participation levels. The charity maintains a documented reserves policy but does not disclose a specific numerical target for free reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knight Goodhead Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 13/10/2015 | £31k | Move More with Zumba Fitness |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £200k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £168k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- Gateshead Active Ltd
- COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
- RIBBLE VALLEY SPORTS AND RECREATION
- YORK CITY GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION
- BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST
- JUBILEE HALL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY LEISURE LIMITED | £968k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Gateshead Active Ltd | £1.6m | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| COMMUNITY LEISURE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | £2.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| RIBBLE VALLEY SPORTS AND RECREATION | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK CITY GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION | £608k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | below | 6.1% | no doubt |