REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05458934 (Etygland and Wales) REGlS'fERED CILIRITY NUMBER: 1111804 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCLIL STATEMENTS FOR THE I'EAR ENDED 31 KIRCH 2024 FOR Acf(VE LUTON
AcfIvE LufoN COIYTENTS OTr. THE FINANCL4L S'fATEMEIS for thc Year Elldtd 31 IRCH 2024 Page Referete and Adl1$¢r#¢1ve Detai15 I to2 Report of the Trustee5 3 to 18 Report of the Independent Auditor5 19to21 CoDsolidgttd Statemettt of FiDgncial Activitie 22 Consolidated Balanee Sheet 23 CILaritsbl¢ Comp8ny BalaDet Sheet Con$olidAttd Cash Flow Ststemeknt 25 Notes to the Cott$olidAttd Cash Flow StAtement 26 Notes to tbe COlidAted FinAn¢i#l StAtemellts 27to38 Page O
ACTIVE LUTON RETr'LRENCE AND ADMIIYISTRATIVE DETAIiS for the Year Ellded 31 MARCI12024 The trustees serving during the year and Since thc 31 MarGh 2024 are &5 follows.. l.oc4t Authority Trustees AiiL Ambia {appointed- 10 April 2024) Mahmood Hu%sain Steve mre (appoint¢d- 13 June 20231 Ordillary Trustees Mark Cattle (Resigned- 2) October 2023) Paul Seath tQ¢vin Poulton Fany Lester Ali Haider (Resi8ned- 95 Ociober 2023) Magda]ena Golieblewska Emma Knowler Priya Chauhan Morag Stewart Glynis Yates Phtlippe Hucklesby Wayne Cullum Nicola Monk (appointed- 19 July 2023) Noneyelurn Alomaja IResign¢d- 03 July 20241 Helen PaTkinson lappoitrt¢d- 25 Octobcr 2023) Gagand<¢p Kashyap {app)inted- 26 April 2023) Daniel Coyle {appointed- 25 October 2023 and Rcsi8ned- 27 August 20241 Stuart Millcr {ap]x)int<d- 17 July 2023 and Resigned- 10 April 2024) Chief Executive orrittr IIelen Barnctt IResign¢d- 03 May 2024) Lawr¢nce Kay (appointed- 18 March 2024} CompAny S¢¢retary Sue Jone5 REGISTERED OFFICE 2nd Floor Apex House 3(P34 Upper Geor8e Street Luton Bedfordshire LUI 2RD REGISTERED cOMPAp NUMBER 05458934 IEngland and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1111804 AUDITORS Crowe U.K. LLP R+ Building 2 Blagtave Street Reading Bcrkshire RGI IAZ Page I
ACTTrT LirtON REFERENCE AND ADMINTIlA"1'I.E DL'I'AIIS for th¢ Year Eed 31 MARCH 2024 Bllnktrs Metro Elank Ilk20 Castlc Strttt Luton Bds LUI 3AJ Bank of S¢otland 2nd Floor 249 Silbury Boulevard Milton Keynes Bucks MK9 INA Natwest Bank 31 Ge4)rge Street Luton LUI 2YN Page 2
ACTIVE LUTON REPORT OF I"IIL"I'RUS"I"EES for th¢ year Ended 31 MARCH 21124 I'he trustees (who arc also direclot% of the chity for the purposcs of the Cvrnpani¥s Act 20061 present theit report with thc consolidath financial statements of thc charity and its sub51diary for the cnded 31 March 2024 whjch are a150 prepared to mttt thc requirements for a dir¢ctQT5' retK)rt and accounts for Companies Act pllrpvs. The financial Statements comply wilh the Charities Act 2011, the Companies A¢1 2006, the Metnorandum Articl£s of ASlation. and the Charities Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢e (-ChaTitie5 SORP") lapplicabl¢ to ¢harities preparing thtir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK and Republic of Ireland, FRS 1021 issued in OcioLw 2019. OWECTIVES.4ND AcfIviTIES Objeetives and The charitable company has been estab11sh to". PrOVde or assist in Ihe provisioo of facilities and services for r<twtioJwl. sp)rting 01 other leisure time occupation in the interests of swial welfare, such faciltties being provided to the public at large save that specia] fa¢ili¢ies m¥y be provided for persons who by reason of their youth, a8e. infirmity or disability, poverty or sK2al or economi¢ circumstances may have need of special facilities and services" Promote community participation in healthy reCrtion. Advance the ucation of the public of the benefjt of a¢tiv¢ lifestyle and in pgrtiCLtlar the value of physica] activity for young people as part of the s¢hool Curriculum. Sllch oth¢r charitable putP05es beneficial to the community consistent with the objects aknve &% the Tnjstees shall in their absolute discretion detemiine. W¢ believe that sport and physical activity is of benefit to the Con]unIty for their physica], mental. and emotional health and wellbeing and we atm to make a (Iiff¢T¢llCe to the lives of thc people ot. Luton, WVFking in partnership with likc-minded organilI0ns. OEEr Missio Activc Luton is an innovative LutnTnunity foctjsed charity commiiied to tndking d positive Impact on the health and wcllbcing of ourL()tnrnunity" inspirin& motivating and offering opportunities for people of all ages and backgTounds to learn and take actioti to improvc their lif¢ ¢hang¢5. We profv'ide a wide range of high-quality pro8rammes. aetivities facilitie5 enabling residents io participate in physical actl.1ty" itnprove their health and wellbeing,. enhance iheir ducation and skills through training,. and ¢reat¢ rareer opportunities. We are committed to being Inclusive. accessible, and affordable, working c105ely with partners locally, a¢r0 the region and nationally, continuously looking to bring th¢ best to our diverse and vibrant communiry. The ¢harity a150 host5 Be Active (fornierly Team Beds & Luton) which is one of 43 Aelive Partn¢rships a¢ross England which ivork collaboratively with l(raJ partn¢r5 to create the conditions for an active nation, u51n8 the power of sport and physical a¢tivity to transfonm lives. Active Partnerships are locally based, strale8ic or82nisations that rrfognise that activity levels are affected by a Complex systetn of influences and no single organisation or probrarntne Create sustainable change at s¢aie. By adopting a collaborative, whole-system approach. Active Partnerships seek to make active lifestyles the social norm for eryOne to address ina¢tlVlty in s(Kiety. Page 3
AcfivE LUTON REPORT OF THE TRIJSTEES for the Year Ended 31 TrIARCH 21124 STRATEGIC REPORT Achievement and performaDce ChArit&ble Activities Over the pasiyear we have further worked under our 5-year strate8y aD(f with the year coming to a close and a chan8e in leadership with a new CEO, thr board and ttLanage]nent t[ll txcited for th¢ future for Actsve Luton. Many achievements have been made durin8 the yr and an particular. we were delighted with our su¢ttssful tender out¢ome to run the librari49 and art working hard to continue to Impro the service. Thi5 will support and 5trtngthen our reach and smp2Ct across the community. Our cotnmunity team have deliv 50tne inrrdible projects over the last year. working with children in carE asylutn s¢eker5, old¢r adult5 in faith ¢entres and many more 8roup$ One p8rti¢uiarly innoTr?tive project is delivering virtual sports in Pupil Referra] Units. 'Ving childr¢n access to sports they may not nornially have. In our l¢isur¢ centres and the athletLC5 cenlie, we have continued to inNrst in quipmenL rede£oration and refuTbishm¢nt projects. Environmental Sustainability is a key driver for us and this we installal solar panels ai Highto Community Sp)rts & Arts Centre. We remain de4lic2ted to promoting Health & Wellbein8 in the community through various programmes. Including Social Prescription, whi¢h connects lnerable individuals to essential support and services. After achievin8 our best-ever KPJS over ihe pastyear. we have been awarded an extension to our health and wellbeing work As a kev anchor Institution In Luton, we ar¢ proud to be involved in the towi-wide effort to make sure that the health and wellbeing of our C4)mmunitv is everyone's bu$ines$ Our value8 of teamworK it)novation, in¢lusivity and ex¢¢llence underpin everything we do to play tsur part. Aetive Luton's team w&s particularly proud that following ateam survey, we were officially certified as a 'Great Piaee to Work Leisure and Community CeDtres Health an(1 wtllbein¥ in 3 l¢isur¢ centr¢5, 2 CQElltnunJty tyentr¢s and l thletics centr¢. plus golf course. Ovcr 1.45 million visits to our ccntrcs. l(P/o more than last ycar. 4.601 G(ALcss Advanta cardholdets to allow people on low incom¢5 to experienc¢ the benefits of physi& activity. 25/0 more than1&8t year. Nearly 7.0(K) gym. swirn, and gTOUP fitne5S tn¢mkr5 across our le15we centre5. IN5pire- LutoB Sport5 Village silfIt invesimeni in high-tech gym equipment. Lewsey Sports Park Ika MAnor Recreation Centre Investment in 22 new tops of th¢ ran8e Schwinn cycle bikes. Redecoration and refurbishments throu8hout Lea Manor. Upgrades to Lewsey Sports Park changing rootns. New spin stereos an(f repainted rooffts at both si*S. 3G pitch at Lea Manor gained a further 3 years of Bed's FA certification. F0mialisl the lationshiP with Lea Manor High S¢hool for dual use of the spi)ns facilities. Page 4
ACTIVE LUTON RF.PORT OTr "I'IIE TRUSTEES for the Y¢xr F.nded 31 IRCH 2024 Golf, Athlttits 4lld Community Centrts Stockwood Park Athletits Centre StoCkwd Park Athleti¢s Centre is a40rnetre track and infield faGility with an onsite perforniance gym. We wejcomed weekly bookings from Luton Atmetic Club. Rwts2Rings Runnlng Club. Saint5 Athletics Club, Harpenden Atrow5 and Stopsley Stnd¢rs. We aL80 delivered more leisurely sessions in¢luding buggy fitne55 and s(KiaJ Wking as part of our community activity timetable, as well as tra¢k skills for 4-8-y¢ar-olds a5 a pathway inio the main clubs. Investment in new cardio equipment for the perfornian¢e gym, including acce55 to over 4(M) online instwctor-led cla5KS. New floorin8 lS installed in the outdoor functional rraining area. Hart Hill Community CeDtre The centre ¢ontinues to provide a wide range of activities for the local community including a prayer group, htalthy ageing physic activiry pro8fdmmes, yogl boxing. football alld Box Fitness. Hart Hill is also home io -Grow Your Potential. mentorin8 programme. a ¢otntt)unity inter&qt group Working with young people across the Borough offering workshops. arts and craft projects, holiday programmes and mental hea]th support. We now also off¢r a growitig weekly youth club an extcnsion lo the pro¥i<unme. M4)nthly Community coffee momirtgs are attracting increasing numbers of the I81 community. Stoeksyood Vark Golf Centrt We continue to r&%ivc fantastic reviews aEM)ut the course from visitors, regular players. Club tn¢Tnber5 and Pros alikc. We intr£duted conÉactle5s payment into the Prattice FacIlity. akIng life easicr for customcrs. We also inv¢st¢d in new mats and trays. We were deli8hted to welrome youn8 golfers participating in the Luton School Games events. Free children's golf ass¢ssments w¢re delivered by our resident Golf Professional. The nutnber of Junior players is in¢reasing with approximately 30 children booked onio each course. We host HCRG IH¢aIthcare Re50urcin8Group) who provide adult romtnunity hIthcare Servic on beh[ of the NHS. Throu8h our Toral Wellking programme, we offer w¢i8hi management s¢ssion5. Social Pr¢scription and Slop Smoking Cou[5. Maintenance Mates. a teom of 9 people with l¢aming disabilities or addi¢iona] needs. work at the golf course doin8 both paid And voluntary hour5. They all reside in Luton. We host a local re*ding 0Up wiw use our clubhouse as a Community facility. We encourage regular visits from local schools, thereby raisin8 aspirations of young people. Page 5
ACTIVE LUTON REPORT OF TIIE I"RUS'I"LES for the Yer Ertded 31 LKARCH 2024 Swimmin2 Diving 4 SWlTntning px)Is acro&q Luton. 3.900 children Icamed to 5Wlm-31mo$t more than last year. 230 ¢hildren learned to dive at Inspire." Luton Sports Village. 32IX) school childr¢tL attended our school swimmin8 lessons. We hosi 16 different SWllnmin8 club5 and 6 diving clubs. We also host Luton T1[5 Cano¢ Club, 8n underwater hLk club, Luton BSAC (Sub Aqua) Club and Pool?Lake open water ¢oa¢hing. Luton Libraries As part of our ongoittg commitment and investment in the library service, we have invested £250.IXK) in an exciting major refurbishm¢ni of the Central Libiary. We We delighted io the Luion LibraFies tender. Ko, eleTnettts of our su¢¢essful bid Included our ftprint and reach across the town. plus our ability to develop new and innovative partntrships organisations I&ing on pllblic h[th, education and employability. Key Statistics .1319.735 physi¢al items ivere loaned in 2023r24 -89,251 dItal copics were i&sued-a 17/v In¢re45e vs the previous year .fjThe peak month for loans was AugusL although. for digitrdl onlv, JI was January. •OThis year 8,210 people joined one ofour librari. Up 14Q/o vs last yr W¢ are very graielul to be working with over one hundrd partn¢TS. He 15 just a very stna]1 sgleLtiun Expansion of children's btaille books frotn the Clearvtsion Project. Natural En8land proje¢t encourall8 farnilies to explore and learn aEout their local environments. W¢ worked with the Dental Welln&55 Trust to support a pop-up clinic for ¢hildr¢n. W¢ held a 'Fun Pa¢e, day with B¢dford5hii¢ Wildlife Tftt. Our poFup library VL5Lttd Kttch Hospi¢¢ Care to promote Dj'ing Matter5 Awarene55 Week. tn conjunction Ivith Book Tn¢ w¢ gifted over 800 Bookstart Baby Pack5. Pop Along Library This new outreach serwce visited six community ecntre5 on a three-weekly basi5. enabling people toioin the library, borrow books and understand how the ¢Library works Home Library Service Supporting the wider distribution of 2.IKK) wellbeing bags. 24 packs w¢re distribuied to Nillnerable and isolated adults that the Home Library during the winter period. The smice Trisited up to 204 customers in their homes month H<¥lth & Wellbeing Stopslcy Library Reading Gatden Thc garden was Tejuvei]at¢d thdnk¥ to d proitl with Naturc Connects. It is now a trUl1 Spa to enjoy reading in the SUrnTner mi)nths. Health Check5 & Physical Activity sessions Health ChLxk5 are now offered at the libraries. along with physical activity sessions like mindf Yoga and Mindful Stretching Art5 & Craft5 Using creatEvity to SUprt adu]t wellbeing is a key focus for our libraries, wEth sessions such a5 Knit and Natter. and Creative Crdfts. Page 6
AcfIvE LUTON REPORT OF THE'I'RUSI"ELS roy the Year Ettded 31 tARCH 2024 Dcmentia Awarencès The lted 'R¢ading Well for Dcmcnlia, collt%livn fiorn the Reading Agcncy launchcd across UK Public Libraries In tk.menlth A¢tion Week I13- 19 May). The tide5 aTe HiTned at th05c living with demetttl4 their fa]nili¢5 and carcrs. including young childtw and arc available to burrow frorn the Health InformdtIon pOts in all Luton librane8. They provide reliable inforniation, advice and support. amd aim lo provide a bf*ter understandin8 of dementia. A selection of the titles also available as ¢BookaUdI0b0OkS from the Libby App. frce to Luton library members. Rhyme Time Rhyme Time sessions run in a]1 librarie5 and babies. toddlers and adults have the opportunity to enjoy rhymes. songs and 5torie5 together. "I have recently started 8oin8 to Rhyme Time at Marsh Farm library and absolutely ¢ftJ¢>y it. My little one is slightly shy and a little young to participatt actsvely but he dixs enjoy it. The format of the woup will d¢finiiely help him grow and encoura8e him io participate. The organiser5 ar¢ lovely. I would strongly recommend It." Real Play These sessions encourage families with ¢hildren aged 5-7yT5 to play and learn tO8ether throllsh ¢tIVe and physic acliviry play. CIMldren can also borrow Real Play boxes to continue the fun al hom¢. School Visits We are delighted to have welcomed 14 schools to our librari¢s over the year. Our t&qm have also visital 34 schools and delivered 45 assemblies across Luton. We delivered a s¢ssion to 40 teachers work2n8 Wlth the Virtual School. to help build awareness of the role that lbrarIeS and ph)'sical activity can play for l¢)oked-after children. Homework H¢lp 55 HomewoTk Help stssions were held at Lewsey Library and Centra] Library. Thc Summer RdIng Challenge Over 2.6(X) childrcn joined in the Chlenge to read six books over the sutnmer. inciea5e of 3 IV/D VS the previous year. Additionally. cvcry child ho participated w&g offered Ihe chat2ce to swim at Active Luton pool for just £1. 45 school 2s%ernblie5 were delivercd to 13.613 pupils to PTomote the cha]len8e. Additionally. 30 rraft sfssions were hosted over th¢ holiday peTiod with 379 children and 298 adults attending. Apprenticeships We were deli8hted to wel¢ome three Library Support Apprenti¢¢s ar leaVe Library. Lcwsty Library. and the Centra] Library. Supportiog our Community Energise LutOD Energise Luton is Luton's Holiday Activity. and Food progr4mme. fundoj by the Department for Education. for SCh1-age children up to 16 who are on In¢ome-related fre¢ schLM)I MlS We continue to ivork with over 40 local organisations to offer a wide variety of txciting activities includin8'. boxing. athletics, arts and ¢fdfts. swirnrlling. music, dance and drama and much rnore. 6,536 holiday tllP places across the year. 6,139 places filled by children on free school mea]s. 8(Y/o of children were at primary school. 15/0 of the children wer¢ SF.ND. We worked with 40 different provideTS Including schools, sports, faith and community groups. 80 young people enjoy free acees$ to Active Lutth gyxns. ChÈldr¢n In Nced We work in partnership with the Vrtual Schools to support children in thc social care %ystett2, helping them to bccomc more active. to Itnpiove thcir wellbeing and overall attainmcnt Weekly physical activity se55ion5 are delivered to small groups of ChIldn across a number of sChIS The instructors work with the ¢hildreD to build confidcnce and r¢silitnce. focusins on rclationships, self-worth, resilience. hope and optimism and self-care. Page 7
AcfivE LUTON
RF.PORT OF THE TRIISTEES
for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024
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ACTIVE LUTON REPORI. OTr. I'II£ I'KUSI-LLS for th¢ Ycar F,ded 31 MARCH 2024 Delivery DeIiveriDg PE PPA IPl&nnittg, Preparatiott & ASses*tt) Waulud Primary School A broad and balanced curriculum planned Hsgh qua]ity le550ns delivered acr055 the whole sch[ Equipment organised and maintainoj to a hT8h level Vanety of equipment pur¢has¢d to deliver inclusive le550ll5 CPD delivered on a regular basis to all staff and tailored to the nted5 of the Khool Children tratnql i(p deliver active plajtimes Rotas organised and renewed ¢¢m)ly for leadership roles and areas of the playground to k US for ftball and baskdball A larse number of sportin8 evenis att¢nded in ihe Luton Community by all age groups- thi5 Lnvolv¢s prwarin8 the children for the event. communication to parents, risk &83essments, drivin8 of mini bus and ensuring kit is available All children are otfered a variety of extra curriculum a¢tivities ev¢ry term at lunchtime or after school Staff meetiry attended, rwrts d¢livertxI to Govenjors, schwl website updaied: PE displays creatd within the school Girls FootbaIl There ale 25 primary, and 7 secondary schools signed up to the 'Barclays Girls Football Sp)rts Partnerships. s¢h•n¢ in Luton, aimed at making girls, f(x)tball main5treatn in schLN>ls. To sUPPOrt this, we held a Girls, Footb1 Festival as part of the'Big8est Ever Ftball Session, with 20 primary schools. Challney High School for Girls pupi15 participated Ln an'lntroduction to Refereeing, Session, facilitated by Active Luton al led by Beds FA Ethv&ronment Su¥t¥inability We are COTnmitted to 5UPPOrting Luton Borough Council's 2040 long-tcrnl ViSiOJL With the key aim being to tnake Luton a carbon-neutral to. Solar On¢ nf our key Strategic priorities over the next 5 years is conducttns our business in an environmetttalSy sustainabl¢ manner. As such. Artiv Luton inv¢5td in 501ar pan¢15 at Hightow Cornmunity Sports & Arts Centre. The proje¢t Comprised th¢ installation of 118 pan¢15 which 15 ¢5tl[Ft that we will generate 46 MWTh {that'5 46 Me8awattsl of ww¢r ayear. We believe this will save ov¢r 10 tonn¢s of C02 from going into the atmosphere. therefor¢ 5ignifJcantly itnproving Hightown'5 environmental ftprInt and achieving an estimated ener8y-saving cost of approximately £1 1,000 per year. One Impossible Thing Partnership- The Sports Shoe Network The GLKXI Childhood Report 2022 found th¥t 270/0 of pottnts and Carers ¢anrt afford PE kit for their children. We support the chaTJty One Impossible Thin8 as a collection point for used sports shoes that Can then b¢ r¢-homeiL raiher than heading straight for landfill. Green Champions Our Gre¢rt Champioths play a vital role in sharing the Active Luton commitment to the enTrironment and sustainability. They help to raise areness and along managernent teams. they seek opportunities for wbon reduction. w&ste managemenl, recyclin8 and 8reen travel. MthlY environmental audits take place across all of the l¢j$U facilities mtsnitorin8 usage to ensure energy targets are met. Nationa] E-cycle ScheTne This ttIo[l prograFnme delivered at Inspire." Luton Sports Village with the aEm beillg to change altitlldes to and IA¢reas¢ p#rti¢ipation In e- Cycl8. • 276 c-cyclc loans wcrc mad¥. Ski115 sessions wcrc dclivered to 231 reople. Page 9
ACTIVE LUTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 K4RCH 2024 Active'l'raining and Development Hi8hlight5 1,51KkF eourses delive1. 34Q/o werc under 18yrs old. 68/0 were female. 520/fj We from div¢r5e ethnic background5. Early Years Alliance Partnership We deliver a series of Short first aid work5hop5 aimed at parents and carers of children under 5yrs. The workshops wch the 1¢grn¢rs what to do if a baby oryoung child Stops breathing or is chokin& as well as sivin8 advice and guidance in relation to a numb of other injuries and illnesses that may occur in th¢ home and whai to do until further medica] assistCe arrives. Aprenticeships We have 16 Apprentices acros5 the organisation, 4 of whom have p&85ed lth Distinction. Apprenticeships include." . Level 2 Leisu Team Member . Level 2 Community Activator L.¢1 2 Customer Service . Level 3 L¢arning & Skills Highlights 435 candidates attended an Intr(NJuction to First Aid Course. 400 people achieved Level 3 qualifications including Emergency First Aid and Work, Emergency Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at work. 120 pruspeLtive I.Ife¥u(Irds 01 swim teachers Icoaches achieved National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications andlor National Rescue Award 26 gym instrnctors qlla]IfiLM] in th¢ Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gytn, and ail were offeted an interview for roles within Active Luton. Partnership With Luton Adult Leaming And Thc Community [arning Fund Aitn¢d * IEnpToving the health and wellking of specific individuals by providing a gcnt]e. structurol ]ntrLUet10n to activity, Including.. Multi-skilled aLtivitl¢5. HlthY cating. Taster Sessions tkliveted from Luton Central Library in conjunction with the Total W¢llbeing team Basic First Aid I CPIi How to us¢ a defibTillator. • CV writing and how to r¢sw¢h emplo)Tnent opportunitl¢5. Health Il'tllb¢ing In addition to our physi¢aI sports certtres, our health and wellbeing programttL¢5 are delivered by our Totsl Wellbeing Teatll. They r&qch a hu8e cross-se¢tion of our Community with the overall aitn being to improve12fe chances Our Total Wellbein8 PrOame$ •Weight Management laduits, children and families) •Ebng Terni Conditions and Exercise Referral .NHS Health Checks .ing Every Contact Count IMECC} •NHS Stop Smoking .Adult Swial Prescription .Trbung People's SIKiaJ Prescription .aigh Intensity Use Programttte Lottg Temi Conditions / Exertise On RefeTral We help people Tnanage theii hcalth conditiOll5 and improve their quality of life through OUF 5pccialist programmcs Exarnplcs include ]..] support for people dia&wosd with SP¥&ifiL heulth LonditlOll5 such a5 Cancer. Ktspsratory sd Neurological cotKlitiOll5. community ¢Xc]se sessions, water- bas sesbions. Balance & Ststbility {falls prevention). POM (Power Out Minds) gym group se55ions. chair-bascd excrcisc in faith centres and exercise groups In the Mtnia] Hvalth ward at I.uton & Dunstable h05Pltal. Over 80/0 of tKopl¢ Increased their physical activity and iTnpioved their ernotional health. Stop Smd(Ing The Stop Stnoking tearn tO8ethtr with partners and servic¢ providers have achieved a stasgerin8 1,(M6 quits this year. Page 10
AcfIvE LUTON REPORT OF THF. TRUS'I'EES for the Year Ended 31 MARCII 2024 J21 Prtscnpbo We work with the NIIS and multiplc partners to run a 12-w(x4( PTogramme connccting vulnerable In(Jividuals to the support and serviccs that they neLNI to impn)ve th¢ir health and wellbcing Wc rcfcrred 3,449 peopl¢ In the1&st year. We currently run programrne5 for Adults. Youn8 People and those who are pregnant. Celebratin8 National Socia] Pre5CllPtion Day in March 2024. w¢ hosted over28 OTgani5ations who all came tO8¢ther to share the work and ipaCt they make. Itnpact 92Q/¢ d¢ctea5e in GP visits and 4/tr decrease In lortelintss. High Intensity Use (HIUI 'orkin8 Wlth PCNS (Pritnary Care Networks) and link w¢xker4 we seek to Teduce the strdin on he2]thcare seThi¢es by ensuring erS have access to appropriate service5 and 5UPPOrt. Jmpact 51¥0 de¢rease in vEsits to A&E I I I I visits I Calls to the HIU cohort. Wei8ht Management In the past year, more than 200 adulis and 2(K) children completed our weight mkageMertt progtatnme- leaThin8 how to be sugar saNTry. read f(KM and drink labels and gei back in control of their diets. These interactiwe sessions at multiple locations across Luton offer both mixd and 8ender- specific group5. Th¢ fun 'Cwk & Lat. scssions have bL except14)A211y well received in Schools, wEth children not only ¢ookiJg I}d eatingll healthy fiK>d, but aIs() learning about the importance ot nutrition. Impact Adults- 7(W/o reducoj BMI. 930/0 Incrsed physical activIty. 77/0 increased intakc of frnit and vegetabl¢s, 76/0 itnprovd eating habits. Childrcn. 68D/ts increasd intake of fruit and vegetables. 51Q/o inCred Physic3] Activity. H¢alth chkS Free Health chkS are an &ssessment of overall health and can help to identify and prevent cardiova%cuJar and other health i&sue5. Acwsible ¢linitS aTt held all over Luton. including at the Central Library. Hightown Community Ccnire. Ceniral Mi)squ¢. Saints M05que. Luton & Dunstable Ho8pital and many other location5. 510 hIlh ¢hecks delivered between April 2023 and Mar¢h 2024. Volunteers We were deli8ht¢d to be pon of Cotninunity Leisure UK and Sport England's Active KLndne55 project. This was a pilot proj¢¢l Supporting four health & wellbein8 trusts across England to enhance our volunteering offer. We are very ateful to a]1 our volunteers. and we look forwth to developin8 our programme even further. Bt Attive Beds- Our Active partnership 2023-2024 has been a huge yvar for Be Active that h&8 seen us make significant strides in supporting our ambitions outlined in our Strategy 'Moving Forwards Together.. Being able to show case the work of our partners ?d the physical activity sector in our'2023 Celebration Event, was trnly inspiring and rea]ly demonstrated how so M?Y volunteers and leaders across Bedfordshire, as well as the Be Active T¢Jm. h&Ye worked tirelessly to help tackle In¢qualities and strive to ensure tnovement Is part of ¢v¢ryvne's day-today life. Sport England'$ 10 yw vision. Uniting the Movemcnt, sets out how we n¢¢d to change as a sector so that we g]ve pwple th¢ opportunities they nLYd now and in the futur¥. Th¢ following headlincs provid¢ a snapshot ol. the wwk w¢ haye been doing coll¢xtivcly to achieve the3 nbitions. as wc address Ihe Inequalitie5 around acce55 to physical activity across Bedfor(l. Central Llf0rdShirc at)d Luton.. We secured over £2 million of extema] funding to Jnv¢5t Into oui loc communitic4 to protecl ethance and 0W the facility stwk for sport and physical &tivity acF05S the county. We invested over £180.000 during the final funding period of the Together Fund Into OTgan15ations that suprH)rt our priority audience5 to b0m£ morc physically aciiv¢. F.xamp1¢5 of sessions that havc bccn funded and delivered inrlude wellbeing walks for people with dementia and their carers. adaptd cycling for older adults wth long term health conditions: ¢hairyoga and seated exercise. Page 11
ACTIVE LUtON
REPORT OF THF.TRUSTF.F.S
for tht Ytar Endtd 31 RCH 2024
73 DIltl IRLlusion session w¢re ddivered in and across Central BfordShire L(aI Authority ar to support oldcr people to acce&8 inforniation
in rclai1 to physica] activity
We supported 16 00]S to their faGiliti¢S to the lttal community enablin8them to access physical activity opportunities throu the
Opening Schools Facilities Fund
We delivered safeguarding training to 106 pp]e. Active Mdicin¢ training to 41 people: 13 OTAGO instru¢tors have been trainal: 50 staff we
supportal wilh customer service trainin&. We train1 20 in$tru¢tor$ and c4)aches throu8h the Inclusive Activity Programme.
We continue to work acro our system5 to chang¢ the way people perceive ageing and ensure there are opportunities for older members of our
community to be actiNe. Our Live Longer Bettcr Alliance network ha5 ¢Otitinued to grow wilh 149 8ttendees ot our events a¢ross ihi$ yeor.
256 schools ¢
ACTIVE LUTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTF,F.S for the Ye&r Ettdtd 31 MARCII 2024 TriDaDcial review F'undraising activities In thc past ye2r. we have made a 5UTplus frotn our activities amounting lo £588.507. In tbe previous fuwicial perirf we had an 0]tIllg surplu5 of £759,971. This yeaf s ti)ntinued financial surplu5 j5 a significant achievement In light of an increasing cost basc and results from our diversification of SeTri¢ and tight tontrol of our c05t base. People costs have been much lower than anticipated which has &wsed pressures on operation5, this is a result of shonage5 in r¢lev3nt quality atKI experience of those In th¢ job markeL lrt¢oming r¢50urce5 for the wthole organi5ation hav¢ increased 10 £15.212,5051£14,661,835 in 2023}. Increasing our oTrerall irKome level to more thon £15m is a result of earll income and activitits increasin8 ba¢k to pre-covid levds. consolidation of n¢w income streams and increased deliTrery under hea]th and other programmes. The donation received frotn the Airport increased for the libraries ¢onira¢t io help support the Local Government pay settl¢ment. All other areas of the donation remained the s&me as the prior year. Active Luton effectively has been man88ing increawl cosis out of other a¢tiviti¢s. The main trading income continued to increase during the year &8 in numbers w&s achieNed. Membership numbers by Mor¢h 2024 though had still not reached pre-covid levels but was back at 9P/o of that number. Leatn to Swim programme numbers and income continue to grow with Improved $te and tinjetable planning. Active Luton prides itself on offering high-quality swim teachin8 at affordable prices and this has continued to result in increasing detnand for this programme. TotaI resources for 2023124 increased to £14.427.9621£13,979.923 in 2023). This includes the increase In staff costs as annual pay rises were awarded. Supportin8 the Redl Living Wage at entry-level resulted in a si8nificant in¢rrase In employee costs overall However, shortage of sktlled staff such as Swim Teachers has caused operational issues and limited some income growth. The Energise Programme Continued to expaJKI with further delivery by partners with funding delivery costs managed by Active Luton. Due to the fjndncidlly 5¢cure position. Active Luton was pleased lo be itt th¢ positLOlI to make a winter-Thank-you" payment io a]1 contrarfed team cmkrs, aiming lo help shuw apprcciation of the contribution that a]1 t&mis hdd rnade to the overall SUCC achieved in the year. The balanc¢ on thc BcActive reslriLled Fund at the year ended 31 March 2024 is £298,483 (2022ll3." £157.7461. 'Ihe total unre5trictcd fund now shows a surplus of £6.096.136 {2022123.. £5.507,627). Principal fundittg sour¢¢$ The pareni ¢haritabl¢ company obtained a donation from Luton Risin& which thi5 year tota]led £2.5m. This spe¢ifJoally includes £1.2m of donation tsi support the library servicts. Luton Borough Council now provides limited support 5ervic¢5 to the charity. This has significantly reduced in the last few years. Human R¢sourc¢s advice and servi¢es ¢oniinue to be provided as di>ES IT sersryce5 for the library s¢rvi¢es only. The Public Health contract subcontracted from Tumtng Point Continued. with income of £12m for th¢ ¢ore contract. We succ¢55fully 5¢cured a further extension on this core contract to March 2016 &8 well as se¢uring 5 y¢ars ongoing of further Stop Smokin8 fundin8 due ¢0 our succ¢55 Ill delivery of targets. Grant income lev¢ls remained faiily constant. Delivery started under the centlY secured Sport England Navigating Local sjstems grani which helped support the delivery of physical activity to older people: those with SENDldisabilities gnd long-tem) health £lm was again received to run the Energise Holiday and Food camps. This money supported pupil pr¢mium children across the towi in 6 main camps within Active Luton but with an increased delivery through our partners working w2th us on our pro8rammes. 6,536 children attended these ¢amp$ which again have been highly successful in feedin8 ¢hildren during the school holidays. Our highest income is from nmning our leisuie facilities and income st8nifJcantly Increased for meTnberships and our to Swim programmes. Membership numbcrs remain faiAy ¢Mstant tsver theyeaF. but incrcased and reviewed pricin¥ help¢xl support a higher yield. Lffjcicnt timetable planning allowed Leam to Swim numbers to w. PFi¢¢ lllLF¢t¢5 were sens2ble but ncccssary to work lowards helping Active Luton cover an incrcasing cost base including the risjng of utility contrdcls as IIxfX] tertn ure¢ents came to an end. Lonccssionary prie* though T¢tnaiD unchangd to continuc to support engagement in the levani groups in our Lomtnunity. We also now offcr our G(ALess adVt£e Lard free to further support thosc groups in mosl need. The charity operatcs from buildings and use% equiprnent leased at peppercorn rcnts from Luton Borough Council. No adJustment has been made tt> bring in the market valu¢ of those renis and equipment lease charge5 at a cost on8 with the Corresponduig a(IJu5tment5 to grant5 received. Page 13
ACTIVE LUTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Eded 31 MARCII 2024 STlidTF.GIC. RF.PORT Rtservts polity Thc BiKd rcvicws the reserve rK)liey on an annual basis to ensurc that the reserves ¢ maintained at a levcl that is consistcnt with the gTOUP having sufficient fuDds to operate at its planned actimty levels. tsking into account the van()u% findncial risk factor5 that have be¢n identified The target is to operate with rtseryes at & level that quate5 th between fjne artd three months of future aniicipaied operaiing eosts plus the net book valuc of fixed asscts fundcd out of rtsTrvcs Thc aim is to hold a minimum reserve value of £l.Im. It Is considered sensible to create a desIated reserve for future capital cornmiiments currently bein8 planned. Free reserv&s of £2.7,662 are held at the year-end {excludin8 flxed a55¢tsl art in line with the tsrget of 3 tnonth5 of ¢xperaditure and will be held to 5UPPOrt th¢ organi5ation through the next few years. This level of reserv would allow us to tTh¢et our ¢tnployee and other cotnmittd costs for three months. This w'ou]d a]low us to be able to make key stratw¢ de¢ision$ in the event of unplanned Scenarios that w0d silfiCant1Y afftxt the irndin8 Posltion The significant increase in utilities and continual piessure tsn pay rises ¢ontinu¢ io 8ffe¢t the finances In the immediate future and the reserves held will help support the organisation throughout this pericd. Is kes is to still to be able to invest in our teams and our faLilities 10 be able to ensure we can deliver our new strate8y and continue to 8enerate increased income and support our existing customer base. The Board s0 plans to use the r£serves wher¢ nece&w for fLrture investments and to Support the organisation to maintain and grow Its ¢ustomer base and service5. Thi5 year ade5ignated reserve of £l.Om has been h¢ld. Thi$ is spÉxifically to support Capital works and equipment needed at 3 of our main sites. including Lewsev Sports Park. Hi8htowi and Lea Manor. We also are considering and plannin8 for key ener8y-savin8 capital projts that not only help to support Luton's net zero targets and our own environmental strategies but ILK)k to save incrwJn8 energv revenue costs. Future platts Our new 5-y¢ar strategy was finalisd and launchtd in April 2023. This 5-year plan has 6 key priorities.. Supporting childrcn in our communities to get the kst start in life. Supportln8 the wellking of our comTnunity. D¢velopin8 511ks and lifelon8 l¢arning. Dei'e]oping further as a greai place io work. Stren8thenin8 flnancial viability and sustainability. Conductin8 our busine55 in an environmentally sustainable manner. The strategy has been ¢onv¢rtd Lnto tnore detailed annual plans each yw with different executive directors b¢in8 ac¢ountgble for th¢ different areas of delivery. This is then regularly fed back to the main irustee board. We SUCCfullV tendereJl for the library service and were awarded the contract to March 2030 in January 2024. The Turning Point subcontract from Public Health, originally due to expire in March 2023, then extendd to March 20?5 ha5 been further successfully extended to March 20?6. Alon8 Wlth this, funding for different health work continue5 to grow, particularly in areas of Stop Smoking. Social Prescription and Link Work support. Also, further work contributing to the Family Hub PTogtatnrne is now a key part of delivery. The Energise programme deliTrery continues with confirni&J funding from Government to March 2025. All these a¢tiviti¢s involved further management to increase volurlles and 5¢rvice to exceptionally high 5tandard5 and increasing engagement under all these pr0M¢S and d¢liverin8 98aiAst agreed targets will be the priority. A key area foT manabtyng ongoing Costs was ¢ODtinuing to renew our utility contacts at affordable raks. By careful management and pur¢hosin8 we have secured c<>ntra¢ts at a managLble level although far in excess of histori¢al costs. These contracts now give some ¢ertainty to allow budgeting 9d managing of these Costs over a 2-year period. Continued investment in sites is key with Investments in gym equipment at several sites planned for the next Y A si11.1¢ant investment it) the Central Library at the eNI of Marth 2024 shows ollr commitment to delivery underthe new contract We ned also to be able to continue to ofter higtkqua]iry I¢isuTe a¢tiviti# to our ¢ustom¢rs to be able to support our price point and remain cotnpctitive for our main income area of gym memberships. Investmenl ts to continue in energy-saving initiatives with V90u5 solutions at some of our sit£s now bcing invcstigatcd. Funding secured Irom Spori England foT solar installation our Inspire sitc via Luton borou Council with installation planncd for March 2025 Risk m2nagement continues io be a priority. Clear succession planning tor the trustee b[d has also bccn discussed and 15 on-going. Changes in executive managemcnt have also been signifit in thc lastyear. Page 14
AcfivE LUTON RF,POK'I' OF THE TRIJSTEF.S for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024 STRucfuRE, COVERLYAIYCL AIYD MANAC.EMF.wr Governing documtnt Attive I.uton Ts a company limit£d by guarantee Incorporated on 20th May 2005. govemed by its Mcmorandum and Article5 of Association that were revisd 16 January 2018. It is a rcgistcred charity with the Charity Commisston. In the ei'ent of thc parent eharitsble ctstnpany being wound up member8 are rquired to contributc an am(xJnt not exceIng £1. This liability remairjs for one yedr aftcr Ctrdsing io be a metnbeT re5pe£t of debts incurred whilst a tneTnb¢r. RerruitrneDt aDd aDDOiDtm¢ttt of ntw tru5tee5 A5 set out in the M¢moranduin and Article5. there shall be at least sixteen and a maximum of eighteen Tru5t¢¢s cotllpri5ed of.. up to thice LIKal Authority Trustees. 8nd up 10 fifteen Ord][ry Trustees provided that 8t least 25/D of the Trustee5 at an) one tirlle shall be Independent Trusiees. Candidates for the office of an Ordirlary Trustee shall be appointed by the Board following an owi, foTtnal. publicly adNertised. and transpatent selection process by a representation by Immrd member4 taking a¢count of the individual's ability, exwiertce. and expertise. Or2#iiÉsatio The biyard of trustees, which can have up to 18 members, administers the charity. The b0d nornially meets quarwly and there su committees covering Be Active". Finance, Audit & Risk; Marketing; Health & Safety and HR. The tTUStees aproint the Chief Executive to manage the day-to-day oFwati<>ns of the charity To faciliote effective operation4 the Board delegate the day-to-day operation of the charity to the Director Leadership Team consisting of the following offi¢ers'. Chief Executive Director of Financc & Resollrces Dir¥Ltvr vf oatIOnS Director ofI.¢aFning & Skills Director of mketIng & Busin Dcvclopment I)irOr of Communily Hralth & Wellbeing Di[t0[ of Be Active Induttion training of Dew trustees Trainittg 1.% providoj as soon practicable after appointrlltnt including visits to facilit1¢5 and meetin8s with key nianagettL¢nt personnel. Trustees are encouraged to attend training events which fa¢ilitate the undertaking of their Tole. Briefirtgs are also Provided as relevani. Related parties Trustees are eligible for staff tnemEership benefits during their biHrd tenure. No other remuneration or benefits are received from th¢iF WOTk with the chariry. The Followin8 organisation5 represent the 8roup's related partie5. Luton Rising provides a donation which reprtxnts approximatel) 170/0 of total In¢ome. Luton Borollgh Council piovides some support services and nominate5 three trustees. Ri$k m#n#gement The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks Lo which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in Pla to probide reasonable a&sLTrrance against fraud and error. Active Luton holds a Current risk register which is fully r¢written annually by the senior execlltiie team and then has en review&1 and approved at the Board t£v¢l. This risk register scores the level of risk which are then ranked. The top 10 rtsks ar¢ allixated to the managemenl team a$ owiers who ensure the risks ar¢ mitigated with scoring updated regularly, from montmy to annually depending on the level of risk. During the year, the length of ful¢ contracts is being discussed and assessed as somethin8 that could impact Active Luton's ability to Lontinue to tontribute to the hcalth and wellbeing vf I.uton'5 community. A SULre5sful eXtsiOn of the currcnt HlthY LJFtyI¢S contract was agreed durjng th¢ y¢aT a5 wa5 securing a longer-teTtn l.Ibrary contract. Further contrads are up for renewal in thc next 12 months und aTe identificd as the highest risk. Another kcy risk durin8 the ye&1 has bcen able to ensure adtxuate 5taftJng numbcrs and skills. Key traTllS have b£rn affLXtcd by the lbilIty to recruit. particularly switn teachers which atyects income eurning potential. (hhcr tedm% a]E a]so ffected which can affcct rOurC c>vetall to 5UPPOrt the or8anisation. Th¢ Gu¢nt tneihod of review of the risk by the exwutive team has been e5tablish with highly swred risks now tnonitortd and addressed every month. Page 15
AcfIvE LUTON Rfr.'PORT OF THE TRUSTEES ror the Ye%r Ended 31 MARCkl 2024 S"I'RUCI'URE, GOVLRNANCF. AND MANAGEMENT Publit Bttfit Thc trUStC of the group have Consider the Charity Cotnmission's guidance on public bcncfit. There are two main prillciples of Public Benefit." l} There must be all Id¢ntifiable benefji or ben¢fiiS: 2) The b¢n¢fLt tnust be to the public or section of rhe public. Within ch there sub principles". a) It must be clear what the b¢n¢fits are, b) The benefits musi be related to the aitn5, cl Benefit5 must be balanced against any detrim¢ni or harm, dl The b¢neficiarie5 tnust be appropriate to the aims, e) And, where the benefit is to a se£tion of the public the opportunity to the benefit must not be unreawnably restricted. Each of the objectives of the group are for the public benefit and ihe charity continues to achjeve its objectives as demonstrated through the increased utilisatiou of th¢ services providal by each facility as well as increased outreach piogtammes. Activities provided include support for the community through.. Prowmes supwrting physical, ments], and emotiona] wellEting are provided und¢rth¢ T(Ital Wellbein8 brand. Employment programtlles with partner organisations such as Luton Adult Cornmunity tkarning Programmes for disabled people, including No Limits Library services extend a ¢ummunity offerin8 lor various gTOUPS and a public smqce. Extensive work with schwls to h¢lp dLhIeve the objectives &8sttiated with thc PE Premium funding as well a5 SUPPOrting the provisii)n of hi quality PF. and s¢hool sport within and beyolld the National cU1¢U]U. The Lhdrity also demonstrated increased activity in support of 5C7r1¢ taTget¢d such wurnen, ethniL minorities and Ihe disabled. 'lThe charity gives consideration to th¢ xff()rdabtlity and accessibility of the services it provide5 through offwing concs1Oary pnc¢s for thi)se on 14)w Incotne%. Employment of disabled ptr50115 Active Luton employed an average of 230 {FTEI employees in FY24 IFY24 213). Throu8h its equality policy. the Company 5eek5 to ensure that every employee, without exception. 15 treated qually and fairly and that 811 ¢mployees are aware of their responsibiliti&s. Active Luton is cotnmittd to ¢ttLployment policies which follow btst practice5. based on qual opportunitie5 for a]1 tploYe itt¢5pective of age. di5abslity. gender reassiwneni. pregnan¢y and maternity, rac4 religion or b¢lirf, sex. and sexual orientation. Active Luton operaies a fair recruitment policy and gives full and fair consideration io applications for employment fronJ people with disabilities, having regard to iheir particular aptitudes and abilitie5. We do not condone or tolerate arty forni of discrimination in our recruitment or empli)yment practices. Active Luton has b¢¢n awarded the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. Our policies and proccdurcs fully sUPPOrt our disabled ¢olle2gues. Active Luton is responsive to the needs of its employees. As such, should an}, employee become disabled during theii time with us. we will actively retrain that employtt and make reasotJable adjustments to their working environment where possible. To ensur¢ equity and fair access to ¢are¢r and personavpiofessional developmeni opportllnities, training opportulllties are provided that reasonably a¢¢ommodat¢ a disabled empl¢>yee's needs. Page 16
AcfIvE LUTON REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ettdtd 31 MARCH 2024 STRUCryURE, C.OVERNANCF. Af4D MANAGEMENr Lngagement with employees Regular communiutions are ongoing and provided to our etnployee5 and volunkus. A rcgular qllarterly newsletter is 15suaJ to all staff and olher announeemetxis are d¢lIVer to all employccs as and when. Regular communications 8ivc updates on the ChaTity's ptogre55 and managers rc8ularly touch bas¢ with their t¢am5. A staff intranet is now up and ruTlg and while not accessible by all the tt3ms, thi5 further helps with communication within the organ15ation. In additiory our staff ate encouraged to Speak out and express VLew5 and efftployees are welcome to join ihe Feedba¢k Forutn. This fi)Tum is held at a minimum every quarter, where rcprttt2tIWes from area5 of the organisation come together and discuss issues and idta5 with the Chief Executive. Weekly Huddle ¢ommuni¢ation5 are a150 Caaded from the Diie¢toi team on a wrekly bas15. A key part of our overall strategy and support tsur overall aim of making Aciive Luton an employer of choice and bein8 2 grvdt pla¢e to work. Thi5 has b¢¢n identified as a key objective In our 5-year strategy. Active Luton undertwk a workpla¢e surwey with over 240 employees rlier this year and as a result of the responses received, we were delighted to have met the threshold for b¢¢tsming a 'Great Plaee to Work,. Our training team work hard to ensure all training requir¢ments are met and we excel at continuin8 Lo develop kujd byve our te8ins on8Olli8 opportunities. Our Going the Extra Mile seheme recOL%eS outstandins achieveTll¢nts with nominations reived across the company. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RF.SPONSIBILITIES The tn¢¢$ {who are also the dircctors ofActive Luton for the purpos&s of company law) are responsible for preparing the Rcport ofthe Trustees and the fjnancial stht¢tnwt5 accordance with applicable14w and United Kingdorll Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally AcLy)ted Accounttng PraLlic<). Cotnpany law iequir£s thc trusttts io prepate financial 5taternents for cach financial year which give a ttue and fair view of the slat¢ of affaiT5 of the chantsble company and of the incoming 1¢50urce5 and application of rtsources, Intluding th¢ incotne and expenditure. of the charitable ¢ompany fvr that period. In preparing thosc FInan¢] statements, the trustees are required to.. Select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently: observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP. mak¢ Judgements and estimates that ar¢ reasonable and prudent. prep the financial statements on the going ¢on¢em basis unle55 It l5 inappropriate lo presurn¢ that the charitable cotnpany will continue In busin5. The Tru5te¢s ar¢ responsible for keeping adequate accout)ting rttords that are suffi¢ier2t to show ad explain the company's transactions aRd 10 enable them to ensure that the financ181 statetnents are prepared in accordance 1th applicable law. United Kingdom Accoutttln8 Standatds ttnd the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢counting Pra¢ti¢e}. The TtU5tees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre8ularities. Each of th¢ persons who are Trustees at the time when this Tntee9. report Is approved has ¢onfimed that". there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable Comp?Y'S auditors are unaware; and the Irustees have taken a]1 steps that they oll8ht to have tsk¢n to make themselves aware of any relevant audit infomiation )d to establish that the auditors are aware of that infonnation. AUDfJ'oKS A rcsolution to re-appvint Cruwe UK LLP as auditors for the en¥uin¥ yw will be proposed at the annual gcneral meeling in OTdanCe with Scction 485 ofthe Cornpdn1¢5 ALt 2(K)6. Page 17
ACTIVE LUTON
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 16 October 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:
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IDdep¢ndent Auditor's Report tsb the Mewbers of Active t0 Opinio We have audit th¢ financial statements of Active Luton I'the chatitable company'l and its Subsidiary I'the gTOUP'I for thc yLend 31 March 2024 wthich cotnprise COJLgOlidar sthtetnent of tinancial activiiii%. the group ar partni chariiable company balance sh¢¢4 th¢ tonsolidated statement of ca&h liowg notes lo the fIrwKia] stat¢mcnis. includu]g significant accounting policie5. Th¢ fillancial t¥FK)rting frdmewDTk that has b¢¢n applied in their PTep8ration is applicable law and Ullited Ki4gdom A¢wunting.Sts]Jdards, tncluding Fitkllcial R¢Ex)rting StsJMlatd IU2 The Fu]ancial R¢porting Sthndatd applicable In th¢ UK and Republic Df Ir¢land (United Kingdom Get11Y Acttptrd A0ting Prathce). In ouiopinion th¢ finan¢iai siatemeirts." give a true and fw"T view of the Stale of the group's and the ¢tMtitsble rompany's gffairs as at 31 March 2024 and of the group's i]1[)s resources and appli]n of rOurces, ijjcluding its Iome and expenditute for th¢ y¢arih¢n ¢nde41. havc EK¢n properly prepad in a¢rordance United Kingdorn G¢n¢rally Accepted A¢utill8 Pracrice. and have iren prepaJed in accordan lh¢ requirements of the Compan1¢5 Aci ?9. Basis for oplnioll W¢ conducted our audit In aOrdance wilh Internation StBndgrds Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKI) and applicable law. OUT Tespowibiliu¢s undtr those SlandaTds 3Te furth¢r d¢scribed the Auditor's T¢SFM)nsiTriliiies for the audit of the Cinancial stsrements section of our F¢wn. W¢ are independent of th¢ group IJJ accordance th the ¢ttucal r¢quirtmenti that are r¢levant to our audit of the tinancial statements in the Uk, includmo th¢ FRC'S Ethical St3ndatcL and w¢ hav¢ lfIlled our Otherethic responsibilities th accordanc¢ these reqUIreTnet. W¢ b¢liev¢ that the audite%dence w¢ hav¢ obiaine41 is sufficient and appropriaie io provide basis for our opinion. Con¢lusIo5 relatittg to goiDg conetr In auditing the financial $tatetnents. we have concluded that th¢ trustee's use of the gouJ8 concern basis of accounting in the plepatiOn of iht financi gtÉtiem¢nts is appropriat¢. Based on the work we have i*rtonned, w¢ have J)oi identified Bny mat¢Nai unc¢rtainties reltlin¥ 10 events or condiiions that, IndividulY orcoUe¢iivtly, mty Cast significant doubton the chantable companls abdity to ¢onlinue as a goillgcoDLXrn for a penod of at l¢asttwelv¢ mortijts frotn Mthen th¢ fiJJan¢ial statetnents aTe authorise(f for issue. Our iesponsibilities and the rtsponsibilities of th¢ trustees with respect to going concern aTe destrikd in the Tel¢vant sections of this reporL Other informatto The IteeS are r¢sponsiblL the olhei inf0mtiOn contdined within the annual T¢pofi.'Ihc oth¢F illtotttLation cotnpriscs th¢ infortnation included ir th¢ report. Oth than th¢ fiJHnciaJ Statements and our audiknr's T¢PDrttheieotL (h2ropiniollon thL' fL[Killi Statements doLZ not ¢4)V the othet inf0rn13bonart except lo Iht tttent othetmse ¢xpli¢itly stai¢d in our tepDT4 we do not cxptES5 any FOTM Df a&4uran¢¢ con¢lugion Ihereon. tesponsibility is lo r¢ad the otheriDfornia¢ion an in doing so, consid¢rwlKther the other infomJ&ion i5 tnateris]ly inconsistent Ivith the financi stalemtnis or our k[1v1edge obtained In lh¢ audit OT Othe[we P&T5 to b¢ maitEiaily tnisstaled. If we ideniify such maierial inconsistencies or apwdrcni tnaten missiairmenls. we JT¢ r¢quirerf io deicttnine wthethei this giv tige 10 a tnatetia] n]isstht¢m¢ni in the fitTran¢ial statemen15 th¢mselves. If, based on th¢ work we have perfomed. we ronrlud¢ ihai There is a matetiai ttatement of Ihiq other information, w¢ are reqwred 10 rewrt that fact. We have nothing to report irl thL5 r¢gard. Page 19
tLdepettdellt Allditor's Report tsb the Members of Aedve Luto
Opinions on other Nyatters prescribed by the Companie$ Act 21N)6
In ow opinivn based on thc work undertaktn In the course of our audit
the infotmation given in the trustsxs. report, which Inrlud£8 the ditL*iors' report at)d the strategic rq70rt PF
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Active Luton
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which might be fundamental to the group's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. We also considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the group and parent charity for fraud. The laws and regulations we considered in this context for the UK operations were Health and Safety, General Data Protection Regulations, Safeguarding and Food Standards. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the Governors and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
We identified the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities, including fraud, to be within the timing of recognition of certain income streams and the override of controls by management Our audit procedures to respond to the risk of management override included enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities, sample testing on the posting of journals, reviewing accounting estimates for biases, reviewing regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission, and reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org. uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, and to the charitable company's trustees. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Janette Joyce (Senior statutory auditor) for and on behalf of CroweU.K.LLP Statutory Auditor R+Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading Berkshire RGI IAZ
Date: 21 October 2024
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ACTIVE LUTON CONSOLIDATED STATEI¥IENT OF TrIIYAPICIAI. AC.TIVITIES (INCORVOIiATINC AN INCO1 AND EXPENDITURL ACCO(INT) lor the Year Ended 31 MARCH Jb24 2024 2023 Rcstrictoj R¢stllLted funds- other Uniestrict Total funds Total nds Bc Active Not¢5 INCOI*IE AND ENDOWMEIYTS FROfvI Donatsons and l¢wie5 2,851.911 679,169 134,754 3,(A5.834 3.830,966 Ch#rlt&ble Activitie5 Charitable activities Other trading actsvitLe5 Invcsttnent in¢om¢ I I,(W_,439 256,125 191.006 79,842 12,318 11,094,599 ?56,125 195,947 10,432,449 376.003 L?,41S 4.941 Total 14.301,481 763,952 15,212.505 14,661.835 EXPENDITURE ON Commercial operations 148,578 148,578 425.153 Charitable activitie$ Charitsble activities 13,5fA,396 623,215 91.774 14.279,384 13,554,770 Total 13,712,974 623215 91,774 14,427,962 13,979.923 NET INCOME 588.507 140,737 55298 784.543 681.912 Transfers bttween funds Net mov¢nJ¢nt ID funds 588,507 140.737 55,298 784.543 681,912 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fulld$ brought forward 5.507.629 157,746 722 5,666.097 4,984,186 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6,096,136 298,483 56,020 6,450.640 5,666.098 The note5 on page5 27 to 38 form part of these financial statements Page 22
ACTIVE LUTON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted | Restricted | |||||
| Unrestricted | funds - | funds | Total | Total | ||
| funds | Be Active | other | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 15 | 1,393,858 | 1,393,858 | 1,012,967 | ||
| 1,393,858 | 1,393,858 | 1,012,967 | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Stocks | 17 | 23,035 | 23,035 | 35,774 | ||
| Debtors | 18 | 907,295 | 6,120 | 913,415 | 821,749 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 6,468,503 | 317,519 | 109,336 | 6,895,358 | 6,508,592 | |
| 7,398,833 | 323,639 | 109,336 | 7,831,808 | 7,366,115 | ||
| CREDITORS | ||||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 19 | (2,446,171) | (25,156) | (53,316) | (2,524,643) | (2,472,602) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 4,952,662 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 5,307,165 | 4,893,513 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
6,346,520 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 6,701,023 | 5,906,480 | |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | (250,382) | (250,382) | (240,382) | ||
| NET ASSETS | 6,096,138 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 6,450,641 | 5,666,098 | |
| Notes | ||||||
| FUNDS | 21 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds: | ||||||
| General fund | 5,346,520 | 4,498,012 | ||||
| Designated fund - Future capital expenditure | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | ||||
| Designated fund - Energy saving capital initiative | Designated fund - Energy saving capital initiative | 750,000 | ||||
| Designated fund - Sinking fund | (250,382) | (240,382) | ||||
| 6,096,138 | 5,507,630 | |||||
| Restricted funds: | ||||||
| Restricted fund | 56,020 | 722 | ||||
| Be Active (formerly team Beds Luton) | 298,483 | 157,746 | ||||
| 354,503 | 158,468 | |||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 6,450,641 | 5,666,098 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .. 16 October 2024 and were signed on its a
The notes on pages 27 to 38 form part of these financial statements
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ACTIVE LUTON (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934)
CHARITABLE COMPANY BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted | Restricted | |||||
| Unrestricted | funds - | funds - | Total | Total | ||
| funds | Be Active | other | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 15 | 1,382,623 | 1,382,623 | 994,224 | ||
| Investments | 16 | ~~a~~ | I | |||
| 1,382,624 | 1,382,624 | 994,225 | ||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 18 | 1,165,643 | 6,120 | 1,171,763 | 1,126,502 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 6,423,727 | 317,519 | 109,336 | 6,850,582 | 6,475,556 | |
| 7,589,370 | 323,639 | 109,336 | 8,022,345 | 7,602,058 | ||
| CREDITORS | ||||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 19 | (2,439,175) | (25,156) | (53,316) | (2,517,647) | (2,458,606) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 5,150,195 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 5,504,698 | 5,143,452 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
6,532,819 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 6,887,322 | 6,137,676 | |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | (250,382) | (250,382) | (240,382) | ||
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 6,282,437 | 298,483 | 56,020 | 6,636,940 | 5,897,295 | |
| FUNDS | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds: | ||||||
| General fund | 4,282,819 | 4,729,213 | ||||
| Designated fund - Future capital expenditure | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | ||||
| Designated fund -Energy saving capital initiative | Designated fund -Energy saving capital initiative | 750,000 | ||||
| Designated fund - Sinking fund | (250,382) | (240,382) | ||||
| Designated fund -Future capital investment | ||||||
| 6,282,437 | 5,738,831 | |||||
| Restricted funds: | ||||||
| Restricted fund | 56,020 | 722 | ||||
| Be Active (formerly team Beds and Luton) | 298,483 | 157,742 | ||||
| 354,503 | 158,464 | |||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 6,636,940 | 5,897,295 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .. 16 October 2024 and were signed on its . . ZotK inP It Trustee
The notes on pages 27 to 38 form part of these financial statements
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ACTIVE LtrroN CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEIENT for thc Ycar Evded 31 LRe]1 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operating activities C&%h generated from operations Lnt¢rest paid Tax paid 865,461 1.056.090 Nrf ush provided by operating a¢tivities 865,461 1.056,090 C8sh flows from investing A¢tivitits Purchase of tangibl¢ fi¥ 855ets Sal¢ of tangible fix assets Interest received {696.442) 21.800 195,947 1534,376) 2,418 Net cash used in investing activities 1478.695) (510,9581 ChAngt in ea$lk #Dd Cxsh equivAleDts ID the reporting perlod Cash and Cash equivalents at the beginning of the repvrtillg p¢ri(Kl Cmsh aJ*d tash e4uiYalellts Mt the end of tbt reportiNg period 386,766 545,132 6.508,592 5.963.460 6,895.358 6.508.592 The notes on pages 27 to 38 forni part of these financial statetnents Page 25
ACTIVE LUTON NO'I"LS TU THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT ror thc Y¢ar F.nded 3A L4(4tICll 21124 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMF. TO PJ&T CASII Tr'LOW TrKOM OPEIL4TING A1VITIEs 2024 2023 Net income for tht rtportiug period {a5 per the Statement of Financial Activities) 784.543 681.912 Adjustments for: DepreciatTOll cFw8es Profit on dispo&41 of fix assets Interest receiTred InteT¢5t paid Sinkins fund DecTeasel(iiicreasel in stocks (IncaseY decrease in debtors In¢rease/lde¢re8s¢} in creditors 315,552 (21,8001 1195.947) 328.146 11,0001 122.418) 10.000 12.739 195,6661 50.382 (9.5361 556.780 1528,176) Net ¢a$h provided by operations 865.461 1.056,090 ANALYSIS OF CIL4NGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.23 Cash flow At31.3.24 Net tash Cash at bdnk #nd ID hand 6.508,592 386.7( 6.895,358 6.508.592 386.766 6.895,358 Total 6.508.592 3¥6.7(K) 6.89) 358 The notes i)n p38¢s 27 to 38 fomi pan of these fjllancial statements Page 26
ACTIVE LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEI¥US for the Year Ettd¢d 31 MARCRI 2024 ACCOUIYI'ING POLICIES Bxsts tsf consolidation The financial statemertts of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been pr¢]Mrd In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102)'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Staiement of Recom]llended Practice applicablc to charitie% preparit2g theiraccounts En accordance wilh th¢ Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 leff¢¢tiv¢ I January 20191,. Financial Reportin8 Siandzrd 102'The Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ofIreland' and th¢ Cotnpani¢s Act 2006. The financtal staiements have been pwared under th¢ histQri¢g1 cost convention. These fJnan¢ial st8tements ¢onsolidate the re5uIt5 of the chariry ond its wholly owned subsidiary Active Luton Enierprises Limited on a line by line basis. A separate staiem¢nt of financial activitses and income 8nd expenditure account are not Prent for the chariry itself followin8 the exemptions afforded by section 408 of the Companies Aci 2006 and paragraph 397 of the SORP. The tnjstees Consider that there are no matcria] uncertainties about the charitable company's abiliLy to continue as a 8oing ¢on¢em. The presentation curren¢y of the financial statenients is the Pound Sterling 1£). The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the fInancial statements are as follows.. IDcome All itt¢ome is iecognised in the Staiement of Financial Activities once the charity has entiilement to the funds. it is probable that the incom¢ will be Te¢eivLal and the amount can bt measured reliably. 1.he following policies ere applied to parti¢ular ¢atrgoiies of income.. a) Grallts (including governmettt gratttsl dvn¥ti0Tr5 Income ieccivLa4 by way of grants and donxtlOD5 i5 included in full in the Staternct2t of Financial Activities whcn rLwivable. InLI)rning resources from grants. whcre relatd to formance and spccifjc dcliverables. aTe accountrd for a5 the charity cams thc right to consideration by its. rfoTnce. GranL8, where entitlement l5 not Condition on the delivery ora stKcifJc perfornianee by th¢ ¢harity. ar¢ re¢ogni5¢d when the charity becomes ut)¢onditionally entitled to the grant. b) Trading activities Incoming resources from ¢ommer¢ial trading aCtIty are accounted for when eamed. cl Investment iDcorn¢ Investment incorne is included when receivable. dl ChAritAbl¢ a¢tivitie$ Incotning resources from charitable a¢tivities are accounted for when eamed All income is staled after trad¢ dis¢ounts. other salts taxes and net of VAT. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is 8 legal or constructive obligation committing the ¢harity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfet of 001C benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can k measured reliably. Expenditure i$ accounted for on an accruals b&%is and has been classified under headings that a8gregate all cost related tts the category. Where costs &gnnot be dirtlY attribut&l to particular headings they have been 2110¢8ty1 to activities on a basis consistent with the use of r¢sour¢e$. Page 27
ACTIVE LUTON NOI'kS"i'o'fHF. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued ror the Yur Ended 31 IRCl 2024 AC.CourING POLIC.IES- tontillued ExpeDdRture Grants offered SUbjt to condition5 which hav¢ not be¢n md at theyear-end date are noted as a commitrnent but not accrued a5 exptnditUTe. Raising fuDds The costs of 8eneratin8 funds consist of fundraising and trading exper¢5. Ch4ritabl¢ a¢¢ii'iti¢$ Charitable expenditure comprises ot those costs incurr by the group in the delivery of its 3CtivEties and services for ihe benefi¢iari¢s. It includes both costs that can be a]loc4ted dirt£tly to such activiti¢5 and those of an indirect nature to support them. Governance Costs Governance costs comprise all costs involving th¢ publi¢ accountability of the chariry and its comp112nce with re8ulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to Statutory audit and legal fees tog•her with an apportionment of overhesd and support costs. Allocation and apportionment of eosts Overhead and Support Costs have been allo¢attsJ between Charitable Activities and GoiEmance Costs Costs which are not wtholly attributable to an expellditure category have been apportion] based on the activity to which they relate. Tangible fixed assets DepTeciatiori Is PTovided at the followin8 annual rates in Order to WTite off each asset over its estimated useful life. The lower ot. I/0 or over the remaining lite of the Ie, unless underwTitten by Local Authority Leasehold prtsperty improveTDent Sporis equipmenl Plat]t and machincry Fixtures and fittings Cotnputer equiptn¢nt 2/0 on cost 21W/o on cost 21f/o on cost 2/0 on u)sls {laptops trixted as rcvcnuc cxpcnditUTC} To be reviewed (Jn projecl basis du¢ to diiferenl UEL exp¢¢ted Plan to Energy Saving Initiativ Items of equipment are capitsli5ed where tht purchase pn¢e ex¢eeds £5.000. Irrecoverable VAT costs are included in the capitali5ed cost5 once w project exceeds £IOOk. Asset5 are r¢vi•u¢d for ifflpaitmertt if ¢ir¢umstances indicate their caryins value may exceed thtir net realisable value and Yalue in use. Expenditure accou each year a5 the obifftership of those assets is not retained. This policy will bc reviewed on a 3 year basis. Assets obtained under hir¢ purCht contracts and finance leases are lapitalised as tangible tixed &ssets and depreciattd over the Short of the leas¢ t¢Tm and their Useful live5. Obligatitsn under su¢h agreements are included in credjtors net of the finance charged allwated to future periimls. The finance element of the renta] payment Is charged to the profit and loss account to produce a constant p¢riodic rate of charge o the net obligation outstanding in each peri(Kl. Stocks Stocks are va]ued at the lower of cost and net reali&qble value. after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Taxation The eharity is exetnpt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund atcollnting Unrestricted (Lsnds can be used in accordance with the charitable obj¢ctiv¢s at the discretion of the Injstees. Restricted fund5 can only be used for parti¢u]ar reslncted ptsrposes within the objects of th¢ chaTity. Re5tTiCtion5 atise when Splfied by the donor or wh} funds are raised for particulaF restricted purposes. Ik518natal funds have been sel asideout of general tunds showi the note5 to the financial stat¢tn¢nts. Further expl#[tIOn olthe principle funding sourccs is illcluded in the trustees report. Page 28
ACTIVE LUTON NOTF.S TO THE FINANCL4L STATEfvIENTS- colltillued for tb¢ Y¢4r Elldtd 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- totttillued Pension costs ¥4Dd other post-retirement benefjts The charitable t(>mpany operates & defjned benefii pension schetne The regular pension Cost Is Charged to the ststement of financial a¢tiviti¢s and is based on the expe¢tcd pension cosis OVLY the service lif¢ of employees The charitable cornpany operate5 a defill contribution schetne. The pension c05t is charged to statement tsf financial activiti¢s. DONATIONS ALYD LEGACIES 21r24 GrantslDonation5 3,665,834 3,830,966 OTHER T114DING ACTIVITIES The wholly owie(I trading subsidiary Active Luton Enterprises Limited (company number 05509883), whJ¢h is incorporated in the United Kingdom {r¢8i$iered office 2nd Floor. Apex Housq 30-34 Upper G¢y)rge Street, Luton, Bediordshire, LUI 2RDI, donates all of its profits to the ¢harity by gift aid. Active Luton Enterprises Limited op¢rates th¢ bars and ¢atering facilities at Active Luton's centres. The charity owns the entire issu&l share Capit of ordinary shares of £1 each. A summary of the tradin8 results is shown below. Any prot'its are 8ltta to Active LEJton. 2024 2023 Income Cost of SeS & administration costs 256,125 1211230) 376.003 {425,152} 44.895 49.149 The asset5 and liabilit1¢5 of thr subsidiary FIX As5¢ts Current Assets Current liabilities 11.235 74.138 {271.673} 18.744 77,067 (327,0061 186.300 231,195 Aggat¢ share rapital & resern'es {186,300} {231,1951 Page 29
ACTIVE LUTON NOTES TO THF. FlTr4ANCIAI, S'I'AI'EfvIENTS- Contined ror the Year Ettded 31 K4RCH 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account inter£%t 195.947 22.418 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITJES 2024 2023 Activity Use of 5POrts facilities Coaching and education Delivery of library serviles Miscellanwus Charitable a¢tivities 6.762.087 5,861.981 Charitable activitics 398,337 345,899 Charitable gctivities 757.857 704.026 Charitable activities 233,527 368.344 Delivery. of health ServIS Delivery of tnergise camps Supwrt services Charitable activities 1.68i.531 1.708,957 Charitable activiiies 1,115,450 1.337.750 Charitable activities 141,810 105,491 11,094,599 10,432.449 COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS Other tradillg #ctivitits 2024 2023 Commcrcial tradingopcralions 148,578 425.153 Page 30
ACTIVE LUTON NOTES TO THE Tr'IIYANCL4L STA"I'LMblY'I'S- continued for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 21124 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES C(XSTS Grant lunding of activittcs (see note Dircct Cosrs (see note 8) SuprM)rt costs (see note 10) 9) Totals Charitable activitie5 13 ?5.929 730.599 322.857 14279385 DIRECT COSTS OF CIL4RITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Staff costs Rent. rates. heat & light InsuranLe Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising and marketing Sundries Other staff costs Motor & travelling R¢pi1iIS & maintenance urity costs Lomputcr costs Hir¢ vf ¢quiprnent Lieenses & subscriplions Projcct dclivcry Subconttactorc05ts Purchase ofequipmenl Sinking fund 8.053,357 1,202.544 133,884 90,L?8 43.5(hS 189,818 30,706 176.828 150.155 881,399 5.883 219.983 60.401 175.872 96,535 226,165 195.522 10,IK)O 7,832.?75 872,673 145,261 75.521 23.827 184.504 45,032 88.739 150.963 814,821 3226 174.682 26,448 158.902 636.983 270,348 170,942 50.382 ! Ll DITeCt selling costs Dclivery of libraries Depreciation Los5 le of assets Interest payable and sitnilar ¢harg¢5 Donations Facility hire 103.382 258,532 308,043 121.800} 601,174 44,448 *.827 320.638 11.(KK)I 494.596 128 33.812 13,22i.929 12,851,165 GIL4Nfs PAYABLE 2024 2023 Charitable ectivities 730 599 362?14 Gr9nts to Institutions ?024 2023 Grants payabl¢ 730,599 362,214 730.599 362.214 Page 31
A1VE LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANC.IAL sTAT.IF.NTS- Contied for the Year Ended 31 IKARCH 2024 111 SUPPORT COSTS Ciovetnan¢e costs Chantable a¢tiviii¢s 322 857 11 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Nd incotnel(¢KnditurtI is Stat after charn(CrOLt1ngl'. 2024 2023 Auditors, remuneration- group Auditors, remuneration for non audit work 29.950 5.OCKI 3 55,552 ?1,8001 13.250 5,086 328,146 11,O(Kl Depr¢ciation- owned a&qets (Surplus>Trficit on disposal of fixed tsset$ 12 TRUSTEES, RElUNERATIoN AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneration OT other benefiLs for the Year End] 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no reimbursed expseS for the Year End 31 Mar¢h 202412023. £31, one ttustee}. 13 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wagts and sa]aries Social security costs Other pen510n c(K5ts 6.788.428 540,113 7ry4.816 6.454,197 52n,819 857,259 8.053.357 7,832,275 Th¢ average monthly number of employees during the year was 654 {2023". 685). The average nurllber of full time quiva]ents for the year split via the relevant departments is.. 2024 2023 Leisure, Health & CommunEties Education &- Trainin8 Managerllent & Supwrt Catering Libraries 164 156 10 20 32 34 225 224 The number of employtts whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) &xceeded £60,(MX) w. 2024 2023 £En,(M)1- £70,IMX) £70,001- £80.(KK) £80.(K)1 . £90.(KK) £i(x).iJ)i - £1 lo.0 £ll0.)1- £120.0 £140.IX)1- £150,wo These employees are a member of the defmed benefit scheme."fhe key mana8¢mcnt personn¢l of th¢ chan"lable company ¢ompri%¢ ihe Chi¢f Exccutivc Offjccr, DIr(tOr of Finanec & Rcsourcc, DirLYtor of Be Activc, Dirt*ior ofLeaming & skill% Direttor of Marketing & Busin Developement and the Director of Community FIealth & Wellbein& The total ¢rnpl¢)y¢Y b¢nefiis of the key managemeni perso]mel ofthe w¢ £650,435120J? .. £141,313 Whi¢h Only in¢ludes the Chief ExutiVe Officer l. Page 32
ACTIVE LUTON NOTES TO THF. FINANC.IAI. STATF.MF.Trrrs- iolltiDucd ror the Year Ellded 31 14(4RCH 2024 14 COMPAIL41'1VLS liOR'fiiL STATEMENT OF FINANCL4L ACTIVITI 2023 Total fuNIs Unre3trict¢d nds Restricted funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and lewie5 CbaritAble a¢tivi¢ie$ Charitable activities Other trading activities Investsnent income 3.039J62 791,604 3.830,966 10,347,633 376.003 22,237 84.816 10,432.449 376.003 2?,418 Totsl 13.785,235 876601 14661835 EXPENDITURE ON Commercial operations Charitable aetivities Charitable activiti¢s 4?5.153 425.153 12.6(X),I I I 954,660 13,554,771 Totsl 13.025 ?64 954,660 13.979,923 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 759.971 178.058) 681,912 I'ran$ftr (d5 Other r¢cognised gain511105se51 Scttlcment of pcnsion scheme obligalion Iyet movement fund5 RF.C.ONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 759.971 (78,0581 681.912 4,747,660 236,527 4,984,186 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORW ARD 5.507,631 158.469 5,666,098 Page 33
ACTIVE LUTON NOTLS TU THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ttslltilltted for the Year Ended 31 IRCH 2024 15 GROUP TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Leasehold Fixtur¢s propety improvement Plant machinery Computer UiPTn¢nt fittings Tota]s COST At l April 2023 Additions Disposals 2.343,136 386.934 1.187,454 274.550 1248,247) 85,6K)3 34,958 (1,9011 141.932 3,758.125 696,442 {277,1841 (27.0361 At 31 Marrh 2024 2,730,070 1,213.757 I 18,660 114,896 4.177,383 DEPRECLATION At l April 2023 Charge for year Eliminat&l on disposal 1,581,136 197,88? 970.040 101,982 1248.2471 52,050 15,688 141.932 2.745.158 3 15,551 1277,1841 (27,0361 At 31 March 2024 ,779,018 823.775 65,837 114.896 2.783.526 NLI. BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 951.052 389,982 1393 858 At 31 March 2023 762,(KYJ 217414 1.012.968 CIIARITABLE COMPANY TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Lcasehold Fixtures propety improvement Plant and machinery Computer equipment ritting5 Totals COST At l April 2023 Additiolas Di5P05als 2.275,918 386,934 1.180.978 274.550 12482471 30,902 34.958 141.932 3.629,730 696,442 277.1841 127.0361 At 31 March 20?4 2.662.85? .207.281 63,959 114.896 4,(M8,988 DEPRECIATION At l April 2093 Charge for year Eliminat&l on disposaI 1,513,918 197,882 963.564 101,982 {248247) 16.092 8,179 11.901) 141,932 2.635,506 308.043 (277,184) 127,036) At 31 m?h ?024 NET BOOK N'ALUE At 31 March 2024 389.982 41.589 1,382.6?3 At 31 March 2023 217.414 994224 Page 34
ACTIVE LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATF.MENTS- toDtinued for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024 16 CHARITABLL COMPANY FLKED A&SET INVESTMENTS shares in 8roup undertakings IIL4RKET VALUE At l April 2023 and 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March •024 At 31 MaT¢h 2023 There were no investment a55ets outside the UK. 17 STOCKS Group 2024 Charity 2024 Group 2023 Charity 2023 Stock 23,035 35,774 23.035 35.774 18 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Group 2024 Charity 2024 Group 2023 Charity 2023 Trade debtors Othcr dd)tors Prq)ayments & acCnd income VAT 518.821 33.580 361.013 516.013 33.580 357,492 401.637 31.535 348,871 39.706 399,639 31.535 342.663 39.655 313.009 Amounts due frorn woup undertakings 264,678 913,415 .171.763 8?1,749 1,126,i02 19 CREDtroRS: AMOULYTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OYI E YEAR Group 2024 Ch9rity 2024 Group 2023 Charity 2023 Trade creditors Social security and other tsx¢s VAT Other creditors Pension control accollnt A¢¢ruals and deferred income Corporation tax Bank loans and overdtafts 786,94 152.886 51.428 56,593 73,036 1.403.758 781,113 152,886 469,4(M) 114.855 455,405 114,855 56.593 73,036 1,402.592 16,471 92,873 1,779.003 16.471 92,873 1,779,003 2,524,643 2.517.647 2,472 60? 2 458 606 DEFERRED INCOME 2024 2023 Grant Income Activtty Income Grant In¢otne A¢tsvity In¢tsme Dcfcrred Income broughl fotwdrd dl l April 2023 Incotning i¢sou[c dcfcrred tn the current ytxr Atnounts released from prcvious ycars Deferred Income carried lorward at 31 March 2024 123,091 25,156 {123.091) 25,156 488.826 191,69) 1488.8261 191,6 101.495 123.091 101.495) 1*3.091 701,323 488.826 1701,323) 488.826 GThgnt income is deFerred as the rharity is not entitled to th¢ incotnt until certain conditions are mel. Activity income 15 defeed as ihe ¢hariry is not eniitled to the income until the activity Is provided. Page 35
AcfIvE LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEI¥IENT.S- coDtiDued for the Year EDded 31 MARCH 2024 20 PROVISIOIYS FOR LIABILITIES 2024 2023 Sinking fund provision 240,382 Following investment by the English Ftball Ass¢Kiation in 2015 of the provision of a new 3G pitch at our Lea Manor site. Active Luton 21 MOVEMENT IN FUINDS Nd Transfers between funds Movement At 1.4.23 in fund5 At 31.3.24 Unrestricted fund5 General fund Designated fund - Futur¢ capital expenditure Designated fund- EneFgy saving capital expenditure Designated fund- Sinking fund 4.498.013 5CQ,(XK) 750,(MX) (240.382) 598,507 250,IKK) S.{X)0 (750.0001 5,346.520 I,(KK).000 (10.000) (250,382) 5,507,631 588.507 6.096,138 Restricted fuDds RestrIcted fund Be Active {fotmerly te8m Beds and Lutonl 722 157.746 55.298 140,737 56.020 298,483 TOTAL FUNDS 784,543 6 45U 641 Net movement in funds. Included in the above are a5 follows". Incoming resources ResourLes expcndcd MoveTnent in funds Unre$tri¢t¢d fulld$ General fund Designated fund- Future capital expenditure tksignaied fund- Sinking fund 14,301.481 113.702.974) 598.507 Iio.(K)O} iio,000) 14.301,481 (13.712.974) 588,507 Restricted funds Restrictrd futld Be Active (formerly team Beds and Luton) 163,332 763.952 1108,0341 1623 915) 55,298 140,737 TOTAL FUNDS 14444??2 784 543 Page 36
ACTIVE LUTON NO'I'ES TO THF. FINANCLIL STATEMENTS- COtilled for the Year Lnded 31 MARCH 2024 21 MOVEMENT IN FIJNDS- tolltilled CornparAtives for moveDJeDt in fuDd5 Net movement I'tansfers between fund5 At 1.4.22 in fund5 At31.323 Unrestricted funds General fund Dcsignatrd fund- Future capital expenditure Designated fund- Energy savin8 ¢apiial expenditure Desi8naied fund- Sinkin8 fund 4.437,660 51K),OOQ 810,352 {750.000) 4,498,01? s,[ 7iO,(XX) 1240.3821 750,0(M) 1190,OC()} {50,3821 4.747.660 759,970 5,507,630 Restrtettd funds Restricted fund Be Active (formerly team Beds and Lutonl 722 178,781) 7?2 157.746 236,527 TOTAL FUNDS 4.984 187 681911 5,666,098 Coinpatative net movement in funds. included In th¢ abov¢ are as follows.. In¢oming resources Resources m0.¢m¢nt in fut)ds expcnded Unrtstricttd fuAd5 CJeneral fund Dcsignatd fund- Future capital expenditute l)esignated fund- Lner8y savng capital expenditure Desiwtd fund- Sinking fund 13,785,235 112.974,882) 810,353 {50,3821 150,382} 13.785.235 (13,02i,2641 759.971 Restricted lund$ Restricted fund Be Active (fornierly team Beds and Luton) 167.514 709,086 {166.793) {787,867) 722 178,781) TOTAL FUNDS 14.661,83) 13.979,923) 681.911 Purpose (or tbe De$igth#ted Funds: In the current year, the Board of Trustees has decided to de5ignat¢ £lm for futu initiativ* and Lnvestments in our main I¢isuTe Siies. Varioub 8ym improvements are now necessary and further consideration of developing the Hightom site is being ¢onsidered. In the previous y&qr, £750,(K)O had been held for energy initiatives but following su¢¢essful funding applicaiions, th¢ priority projLrl ot solar installation at Inspire Js now to be fundgj from a Sport England gr¥t. The £500.(XM) held for the Inspire extension is ¢urrently not required as the development planned by LBC is on hold. Purpose for Éhe restricted funds Two restricted funds ale held. firstly the B¢Adiv¢ Fund of £298,483 which is the net wsition carried forward of the Active Partnership for Bedfordshire that Active Luton hosts. All activity is funded through Sport England. The other resthetaj fund of £56k is further fundin8 re¢¢iv¢d from Sport Eng13nd under its Transition Flding for the delivery of physical activity to spe¢ifi¢ targeted wup$. Funding was rtteived but delivery is planned for the following financial yw. Page 37
ACTIVE LUTON NOTF.S TO TklL FINANCL4L STATEMENfs- tontittued for tbe Year Ended 31 IWCH 2024 22 ANALYS UF FUNDS AllALl{M ofassel% b¢tween fund5 at 31 March 2024 Net cutrent FixLxi asscts assets Provislolls Total Unrestricted funds R¢strictd funds 1.393,858 4.952.662 3,505 (250.382) 6.096.138 354.503 1.393.858 5307,165 2iO.3821 6,450,641 23 cOmlIments under operating legses As at the year end the 0Up had futUTe minimum le&%e payments due under non- ¢anc¢llabl¢ 0rating l¢ase5 for each of the following p¢ri(yJs". At 31.3.24 At31.323 I1th1n one year Bettveett two to five y¢ar5 2,528 169 9,853 2.697 12,550 24 ULTIMATE coNfROLLING PARTY There is no ultimate ¢ontrolling party. The charitable company ts controll&l by the board of tru5t¢es. RELATED PARTIES At the y¢aT ertd. Active Luton wa5 oivcd £261,678 {2023.. £313,009) from its trading subsidiary Active Luton Enterprises Lirnited. The balance is reJHyable on demand and non-interest karing. During the yvai thc charitablc company was Invui¥ed £840 (2023. £1200} foi legal costs from Bates Wells LLP an LLP where Paul Smith (fTUStff) 15 a partner.'I'herc wcrc no amounts oulast2nding dt the y¢ar end. During the year, Mahmood Hussain. a OF the ohantsble COD)pany paid tnemE¢rship fccs of £60. There wer¢ no arnounts Outsianding dt th¢ yeJr end. Page 38