Active Life Limited
Also known as: Active Life
Provide or assist in the provision of facilities and services for recreation and other leisure time occupation primarily in the district of Canterbury in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at large.
Activities & Mission
Provide or assist in the provision of facilities and services for recreation and other leisure time occupation primarily in the district of Canterbury in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at large.
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 90% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% 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 2022.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £3,789,821 | £4,026,518 | £3,991,870 | -£59,318 | £0 | 250 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,560,936 | £3,542,750 | £3,542,750 | £177,379 | £500,000 | 284 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,364,738 | £3,747,860 | £3,747,860 | £370,413 | £656,000 | 330 / 0 |
| 2019 | £5,023,981 | £3,035,350 | £3,035,350 | £753,535 | £753,535 | 359 / 0 |
| 2018 | £5,171,884 | £5,496,292 | £5,496,292 | £787,904 | £787,904 | 372 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Active Life Limited
What does Active Life Limited do?
Provide or assist in the provision of facilities and services for recreation and other leisure time occupation primarily in the district of Canterbury in the interests of social welfare, such facilities being provided to the public at large.
How much income did Active Life Limited report in 2022?
Active Life Limited reported total income of £3.79m and reported expenditure of £4.03m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Active Life Limited?
Active Life Limited has a program ratio of 105.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Active Life Limited registered as a charity?
Active Life Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2003 as charity number 1095215. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Active Life Limited?
Active Life Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Active Life Limited operate?
Active Life Limited operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Active Life Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Active Life Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095215.
Details
Schooner Court
Crossways Business Park
Dartford
DA2 6QQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated