Active Nation UK LTD
Also known as: Community Leisure Services Limited, D C Community Leisure Limited, D C Sports and Leisure Trust
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
Activities & Mission
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
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 98% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% 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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £14,355,641 | £15,393,211 | £15,392,806 | -£3,885,702 | £3,885,702 | 266 / 0 |
| 2022 | £11,906,738 | £12,991,044 | £12,991,044 | -£2,848,132 | £2,848,132 | 503 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,474,852 | £9,838,931 | £9,649,721 | -£1,763,825 | £0 | 544 / 0 |
| 2020 | £15,559,545 | £16,511,155 | £15,856,640 | -£399,747 | £0 | 810 / 0 |
| 2019 | £15,838,178 | £15,793,448 | £15,119,896 | £836,919 | £836,919 | 734 / 125 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Active Nation UK LTD
What does Active Nation UK LTD do?
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
How much income did Active Nation UK LTD report in 2023?
Active Nation UK LTD reported total income of £14.36m and reported expenditure of £15.39m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Active Nation UK LTD?
Active Nation UK LTD has a program ratio of 107.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Active Nation UK LTD registered as a charity?
Active Nation UK LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1995 as charity number 1047742. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Active Nation UK LTD?
Active Nation UK LTD is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID HUGHES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Active Nation UK LTD operate?
Active Nation UK LTD operates across 5 areas, including Derbyshire, Hampshire, Lancashire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Active Nation UK LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Active Nation UK LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1047742.
Details
Hatton Rock
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Warwickshire
CV37 0NQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Community Leisure Services Limited
- D C Community Leisure Limited
- D C Sports and Leisure Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated