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Sturfit

Sturfit provides leisure facilities to foster the health and well-being of the people of Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area. Sturminster Newton Lesiure Centre is accessible to all members of this community and wide participation is encouraged. The Centre offers a range of exercise classes, fully equipped gym and is host to many sporting clubs and societies. It is staffed by volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

Sturfit provides leisure facilities to foster the health and well-being of the people of Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area. Sturminster Newton Lesiure Centre is accessible to all members of this community and wide participation is encouraged. The Centre offers a range of exercise classes, fully equipped gym and is host to many sporting clubs and societies. It is staffed by volunteers.

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
£123,113
Latest Expenditure
£106,556

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£123,113
£106,5560 / 4
2024
£128,041
£104,0500 / 5
2023
£90,949
£86,5830 / 8
2022
£74,163
£68,3900 / 10
2021
£36,065
£50,1170 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sturfit

What does Sturfit do?

Sturfit provides leisure facilities to foster the health and well-being of the people of Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area. Sturminster Newton Lesiure Centre is accessible to all members of this community and wide participation is encouraged. The Centre offers a range of exercise classes, fully equipped gym and is host to many sporting clubs and societies. It is staffed by volunteers.

How much income did Sturfit report in 2025?

Sturfit reported total income of £123k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sturfit registered as a charity?

Sturfit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2012 as charity number 1147051. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Sturfit?

Sturfit is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sturfit operate?

Sturfit operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sturfit a registered charity?

Yes — Sturfit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147051.

Details

Address
Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre
Honeymead Lane
STURMINSTER NEWTON
DT10 1EW
Registration Date
30 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026989
Charity Number
1147051

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Trustees

Courtenay Hitchcock
Dominic Charles Juett
Jane Manson Caie
Peter William Hallam
Robert Antony Clark
Scott Lee Harris
Thomas Bridger-Chilvers

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