Activities & Mission
Management of leisure facilities and services in Suffolk.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,494,318 | £13,333,899 | £12,417,196 | £1,377,766 | £1,334,848 | 484 / 65 |
| 2024 | £12,986,128 | £12,684,592 | £11,810,424 | £1,244,347 | £1,107,164 | 457 / 52 |
| 2023 | £11,232,379 | £11,690,390 | £10,933,592 | £1,103,811 | £1,052,137 | 458 / 50 |
| 2022 | £9,092,644 | £9,680,648 | £9,152,351 | -£1,543,183 | £1,057,313 | 406 / 50 |
| 2021 | £6,027,305 | £7,667,501 | £7,351,706 | -£3,581,179 | £1,014,518 | 161 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Abbeycroft Leisure
What does Abbeycroft Leisure do?
Management of leisure facilities and services in Suffolk.
How much income did Abbeycroft Leisure report in 2025?
Abbeycroft Leisure reported total income of £13.49m and reported expenditure of £13.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Abbeycroft Leisure?
Abbeycroft Leisure has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Abbeycroft Leisure registered as a charity?
Abbeycroft Leisure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2006 as charity number 1117138. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Abbeycroft Leisure?
Abbeycroft Leisure is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Howard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Abbeycroft Leisure operate?
Abbeycroft Leisure operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Abbeycroft Leisure a registered charity?
Yes — Abbeycroft Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117138.
Details
Lordscroft Lane
Haverhill
CB9 0ER
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- 14 May 2026
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