The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited
Also known as: Gclt
A subsidiary of the Three Rivers Partnership, Dorset , the Trust was established to manage development construction of the RiversMeet Centre (opened in August 2010) and thereafter to manage the facilities to promote public benefit of community participation in healthy recreation and such other lawful charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Activities & Mission
A subsidiary of the Three Rivers Partnership, Dorset , the Trust was established to manage development construction of the RiversMeet Centre (opened in August 2010) and thereafter to manage the facilities to promote public benefit of community participation in healthy recreation and such other lawful charitable purposes for the public benefit.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,940,487 | £1,770,635 | £1,693,622 | £3,936,480 | £52,000 | 59 / 30 |
| 2024 | £1,597,562 | £1,791,074 | £1,664,230 | £3,568,124 | £3,543,124 | 75 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,531,578 | £1,679,223 | £1,517,621 | £3,761,635 | £3,736,636 | 66 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,518,383 | £1,385,874 | £1,206,632 | £3,909,281 | £3,884,281 | 58 / 0 |
| 2021 | £839,241 | £1,002,885 | £957,063 | £3,776,772 | £3,751,772 | 58 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited
What does The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited do?
A subsidiary of the Three Rivers Partnership, Dorset , the Trust was established to manage development construction of the RiversMeet Centre (opened in August 2010) and thereafter to manage the facilities to promote public benefit of community participation in healthy recreation and such other lawful charitable purposes for the public benefit.
How much income did The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited?
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2010 as charity number 1138571. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited?
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Douglas Silvester CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited operate?
The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Gillingham Community And Leisure Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138571.
Details
HARDINGS LANE
GILLINGHAM
DORSET
SP8 4HX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated