Active Lancashire Limited
Also known as: Lancashire Sport Partnership Limited
Working in the North West of England, the organisations objects are to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Area. The aim is to increase and sustain participation in and widen access to sport and physical activity in the Area, particularly in disadvantaged communities and strategic groups where being sedentary is the dominant behaviour.
Activities & Mission
Working in the North West of England, the organisations objects are to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Area. The aim is to increase and sustain participation in and widen access to sport and physical activity in the Area, particularly in disadvantaged communities and strategic groups where being sedentary is the dominant behaviour.
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 96% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,742,080 | £3,157,542 | £3,105,095 | £1,002,543 | £430,228 | 43 / 25 |
| 2024 | £6,141,101 | £6,245,101 | £6,182,161 | £1,418,005 | £536,110 | 54 / 30 |
| 2023 | £6,858,245 | £6,457,379 | £6,390,191 | £1,522,005 | £489,381 | 59 / 40 |
| 2022 | £5,169,444 | £5,030,012 | £4,974,823 | £1,121,139 | £475,225 | 57 / 250 |
| 2021 | £3,095,958 | £3,170,019 | £3,170,019 | £981,707 | £454,072 | 39 / 270 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Active Lancashire Limited
What does Active Lancashire Limited do?
Working in the North West of England, the organisations objects are to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Area. The aim is to increase and sustain participation in and widen access to sport and physical activity in the Area, particularly in disadvantaged communities and strategic groups where being sedentary is the dominant behaviour.
How much income did Active Lancashire Limited report in 2025?
Active Lancashire Limited reported total income of £2.74m and reported expenditure of £3.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Active Lancashire Limited?
Active Lancashire Limited has a program ratio of 113.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Active Lancashire Limited registered as a charity?
Active Lancashire Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2015 as charity number 1159832. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Active Lancashire Limited?
Active Lancashire Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Active Lancashire Limited operate?
Active Lancashire Limited operates across 4 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool, Cumbria and Lancashire.
Is Active Lancashire Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Active Lancashire Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159832.
Details
OFFICES 3 & 4 FARINGTON HOUSE
LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK
LEYLAND
LANCASHIRE
PR26 6TW
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Also Known As
- Lancashire Sport Partnership Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated