Kirklees Active Leisure
The provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.
Activities & Mission
The provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.
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 65% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,491,715 | £14,209,243 | £13,952,881 | £1,552,404 | £1,408,564 | 545 / 25 |
| 2024 | £17,513,368 | £17,234,002 | £16,959,835 | £4,699,163 | £1,131,323 | 626 / 25 |
| 2023 | £17,297,446 | £20,215,858 | £19,946,404 | £1,510,739 | £589,232 | 681 / 25 |
| 2022 | £14,263,357 | £16,947,577 | £16,699,688 | -£14,728,146 | £878,412 | 635 / 22 |
| 2021 | £11,221,696 | £12,727,707 | £12,570,324 | -£20,909,388 | £743,170 | 664 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kirklees Active Leisure
What does Kirklees Active Leisure do?
The provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.
How much income did Kirklees Active Leisure report in 2025?
Kirklees Active Leisure reported total income of £14.49m and reported expenditure of £14.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kirklees Active Leisure?
Kirklees Active Leisure has a program ratio of 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kirklees Active Leisure registered as a charity?
Kirklees Active Leisure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2002 as charity number 1091226. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Kirklees Active Leisure?
Kirklees Active Leisure is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAWN STEPHENSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kirklees Active Leisure operate?
Kirklees Active Leisure operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kirklees Active Leisure a registered charity?
Yes — Kirklees Active Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091226.
Details
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HUDDERSFIELD
HD1 4BP
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