Absolutely Leisure

TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR RECREATIONAL OR OTHER LEISURE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, SUCH FACILITIES BEING PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE SAVE THAT SPECIAL FACILITIES MAY BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES MAY HAVE NEED OF SPECIAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES; AND/OR

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,472,530

Latest Expenditure

£4,584,040

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £524,332

Charitable Activities £3,742,758

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £205,440

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,584,040

Raising Funds £0

Governance £25,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,472,530	£4,584,040	£4,584,040	£1,857,783	£0	87 / 2
2024	£4,283,375	£4,284,070	£4,284,070	-£683,827	£100,000	101 / 5
2023	£4,223,882	£4,346,626	£4,346,626	-£809,132	£0	99 / 2
2022	£3,924,543	£3,760,022	£3,760,022	-£1,751,389	£100,000	85 / 5
2021	£1,851,752	£2,877,072	£2,877,072	-£2,639,910	£100,000	89 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Absolutely Leisure

What does Absolutely Leisure do?

How much income did Absolutely Leisure report in 2025?

Absolutely Leisure reported total income of £4.47m and reported expenditure of £4.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Absolutely Leisure?

Absolutely Leisure has a program ratio of 102.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Absolutely Leisure registered as a charity?

Absolutely Leisure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2009 as charity number 1131013. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Absolutely Leisure?

Absolutely Leisure is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Absolutely Leisure operate?

Absolutely Leisure operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Absolutely Leisure a registered charity?

Yes — Absolutely Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131013.