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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.

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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

Latest Income
£14,491,715
Latest Expenditure
£14,209,243

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £12,839,140
Other Trading £317,505
Investments £113,910
Other Income £1,221,160

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,952,881
Raising Funds £256,362
Governance £19,250
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£14,491,715
£14,209,243£13,952,881£1,552,404£1,408,564545 / 25
2024
£17,513,368
£17,234,002£16,959,835£4,699,163£1,131,323626 / 25
2023
£17,297,446
£20,215,858£19,946,404£1,510,739£589,232681 / 25
2022
£14,263,357
£16,947,577£16,699,688-£14,728,146£878,412635 / 22
2021
£11,221,696
£12,727,707£12,570,324-£20,909,388£743,170664 / 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.

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

Address
Huddersfield Leisure Centre
Spring Grove Street
HUDDERSFIELD
HD1 4BP
Registration Date
20 March 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3987516
Charity Number
1091226

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Trustees

DAWN STEPHENSON Chair
Balbir Singh UPPAL
Also governs 1 other charity
CLLR MARK STEPHEN THOMPSON
COUNCILLOR MOHAN SINGH SOKHAL
Fiona Thornhill
JOHN STEPHEN FLETCHER
MELANIE TINA HUDSON
Paul Kemp
Satnam Singh KHELA
Sue Alderson

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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