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South Downs Leisure

TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE 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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,500,741
Latest Expenditure
£10,695,198

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £10,769,778
Other Trading £656,932
Investments £74,031
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,112,529
Raising Funds £582,669
Governance £55,014
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
£11,500,741
£10,695,198£10,112,529£3,261,885£3,261,295486 / 26
2024
£10,547,027
£9,808,330£9,155,147£2,568,312£2,568,312404 / 26
2023
£8,269,610
£8,035,425£7,474,426£1,273,502£1,233,273366 / 30
2022
£6,840,450
£7,211,437£6,724,664£1,593,438£1,550,768318 / 27
2021
£4,871,477
£4,191,692£3,993,990£1,603,857£1,569,242295 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South Downs Leisure

What does South Downs Leisure do?

TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE

How much income did South Downs Leisure report in 2025?

South Downs Leisure reported total income of £11.50m and reported expenditure of £10.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South Downs Leisure registered as a charity?

South Downs Leisure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2015 as charity number 1163564. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs South Downs Leisure?

South Downs Leisure is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South Downs Leisure operate?

South Downs Leisure operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is South Downs Leisure a registered charity?

Yes — South Downs Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163564.

Details

Address
Field Place
The Boulevard
Worthing
BN13 1NP
Registration Date
14 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5058406
Charity Number
1163564

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Trustees

Andrew Fleetwood
Dr Amanda Turner
Dr James Spencer Marshall
GERARD NOEL JAMES CRONIN
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Kevin Boram
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Nicholas James Patrick Beverley-Hedger
Paula Newton
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Stephen Michael Redman
Tom Wrapson

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30 July 2026
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