Activenewham
activeNewham provide facilities for recreation, sporting or other leisure time occupation. We have been working with the London Borough of Newham to deliver leisure, sports and volunteering opportunities in Newham since January 2013. Our mission is to support local people to become more active in the local community and we do this by running five leisure centres in Newham.
Activities & Mission
activeNewham provide facilities for recreation, sporting or other leisure time occupation. We have been working with the London Borough of Newham to deliver leisure, sports and volunteering opportunities in Newham since January 2013. Our mission is to support local people to become more active in the local community and we do this by running five leisure centres in Newham.
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 78% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% 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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £7,593,570 | £7,593,570 | £7,593,570 | -£105,280 | £0 | 186 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,010,468 | £6,010,468 | £6,010,468 | -£105,281 | £0 | 161 / 327 |
| 2021 | £5,725,024 | £5,724,465 | £5,724,465 | -£105,280 | £0 | 228 / 477 |
| 2020 | £8,104,527 | £8,105,878 | £8,105,878 | -£105,839 | £0 | 429 / 785 |
| 2019 | £9,300,477 | £9,182,922 | £9,182,922 | -£104,488 | £104,488 | 351 / 553 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Activenewham
What does Activenewham do?
activeNewham provide facilities for recreation, sporting or other leisure time occupation. We have been working with the London Borough of Newham to deliver leisure, sports and volunteering opportunities in Newham since January 2013. Our mission is to support local people to become more active in the local community and we do this by running five leisure centres in Newham.
How much income did Activenewham report in 2023?
Activenewham reported total income of £7.59m and reported expenditure of £7.59m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Activenewham?
Activenewham has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Activenewham registered as a charity?
Activenewham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2014 as charity number 1157266. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Activenewham?
Activenewham is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIMOTHY JOHN DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Activenewham operate?
Activenewham operates in Newham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Activenewham a registered charity?
Yes — Activenewham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157266.
Details
C/O RRS DEPARTMENT
45 GRESHAM STREET
LONDON
EC2V 7BG
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