Sandwell Leisure Trust
Also known as: Sandwell Sport and Leisure Trust
SLT provides/assists in the provision of facilities and services for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare.SLT operates 9 Leisure Centres under contract to Sandwell MBC
Activities & Mission
SLT provides/assists in the provision of facilities and services for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare.SLT operates 9 Leisure Centres under contract to Sandwell MBC
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 62% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% 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 | £14,179,639 | £13,659,279 | £13,541,709 | £3,584,133 | £847,080 | 446 / 0 |
| 2024 | £13,113,223 | £12,938,656 | £12,810,966 | £3,071,773 | £862,881 | 459 / 2 |
| 2023 | £10,539,381 | £12,726,821 | £12,594,831 | £8,595,206 | £430,023 | 412 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,613,076 | £11,655,783 | £11,570,219 | -£11,791,354 | £1,666,233 | 167 / 13 |
| 2021 | £7,531,969 | £9,014,327 | £8,996,497 | -£15,986,647 | £399,410 | 164 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sandwell Leisure Trust
What does Sandwell Leisure Trust do?
SLT provides/assists in the provision of facilities and services for recreational, sporting or other leisure time occupations in the interests of social welfare.SLT operates 9 Leisure Centres under contract to Sandwell MBC
How much income did Sandwell Leisure Trust report in 2025?
Sandwell Leisure Trust reported total income of £14.18m and reported expenditure of £13.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sandwell Leisure Trust?
Sandwell Leisure Trust has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sandwell Leisure Trust registered as a charity?
Sandwell Leisure Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2004 as charity number 1102431. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Sandwell Leisure Trust?
Sandwell Leisure Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Penelope Jane Venables. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sandwell Leisure Trust operate?
Sandwell Leisure Trust operates across 2 areas: Sandwell and Worcestershire.
Is Sandwell Leisure Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sandwell Leisure Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102431.
Details
Wednesbury Oak Road
TIPTON
West Midlands
DY4 0BS
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Also Known As
- Sandwell Sport and Leisure Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated