Roglstered number: 05458934 Charlty number: 1111804 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative detsils of the Charitsble Company, its Trustees and advisers Trustees, report Independent auditor's report on the financial Statements Consolldated statement of flnanclal actlvltles 3-27 28-32 33 Consolidated balance sheet 34-35 Charitable Company balance sheet Consolidated statement of cash flows 36-37 38 Notes to the financial statements 39-67 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limlted by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees Aziz Ambia (appointed 10 April 2024) Mahmood Hussain Steve Moore Paul Seath (resigned 16 October 2024) Kevin Poulton Femy Lester Magdalena Golebiewska (resigned 16 October 2024) Emma KnovAer (resigned 16 October 2024) Priya Chauhan Morag Stewart (resigned 16 October 2024) Glynis Yates Philippe Hucklesby Wayne Cullum Nicola Monk Nonyelum Alomaja (resigned 3 July 2024) Helen Parkinson Gagandeep Kashyap Daniel Coyie (resigned 27 August 2024) Sluart Miller (resigned 10 April 2024) Anthony Green (appointed 29 January 2025) Abdul Ghafoor (appointed 29 January 2025) Company registered number 05458934 Charity registered number 1111804 Reglstered office 2nd Floor Apex House 30-34 Upper George Street Luton Bedfordshire LU12RD Company secretary Sue Jones Chlef Executive Offlcer Helen Barnett {resigned 31 May 2024) Lawrence Kay (appointed 18 March 2024) Independent auditor Crowe U.K. LLP R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1AZ Page 1 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Bankers Natwest Bank 31 George Street Luton LU12YN Bank of Scotland 2nd Floor 249 Silbury Boulevard Milton Keynes Bucks MK91NA Page 2 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006) present their report with the consolidated finanoal statements of the charity and its subsidiary for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and ac¢ounls for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {'Chanties SORP'I (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finanoal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.. FRS 102) issued in October 2019. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES a. Objectlves and alms The charitable company has been estaNished to: Provide or assist in the provision of facilities and seNices for recreational, sporting, or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, suth facilities being provided to the public at large save that facilities may be provided for persons by reason of their youlh, age, infinnity or disability, poverty or social or economic circumstances may have need of special facilities and services. Promote community participation in healthy recreation. Advance the education of the public of the benefits of active lrfeswe. and particularly the value of physical athvity for young people as parl of the school curriculum. Such other charitable purposes benefiaal to the community. consistent with the objects above as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine. We believe that sport and phyycal activity are of benefit to the community for their physical, mentsl, and emotional health and wellbeing, and we aim to make a difference to the lives of the people of Luton, working in partnership with like-minded organisats'ons. b. Our Mission Active Luton is an innovative communty-focused charity committed to making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. inspiring. motivating. and offering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and take acb'on to improve their lives. We provide a wide range of high-quality programmes, activities, and faalities enabling residents to participate in physical activity-, improve their heaRh and bvellbeing.. enhance th￿r education and skills through training., and create career opportunities. We are committed to being indusive, accessible, and affordable. working closely with partners locally. across the region and nationally, ¢onts"nuously looking to bring the best to our diverse and vibrant communty. The charity also hosts Be Active, which Is one of 43 Active Partnerships across England that work collaboratively with local partners to creale the conditions for an active nation. using the power of sport and physical activity to transfomi lives. Active Partnerships are locally based, stralegic organisations that recognise thal activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences. and no yngle organisation or programme creates sustainable change at scale. By adopting a collaborative. %*thole-SyStem approach, Active Partnerships seek to make active lifestyles the social norm for everyone to address inactivty in society. Page 3 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES a. Main achievements of the Charftable Company Under the first year of a new CEO leadership, we have conts.nued to deliver on our 5-year strategy. With a good deal of success in the past year now achieved, we are planning on building to extend on this and increase Active Luton's reach and delivery. A new Chair was also appointed in the last year, and we plan on revisiting and updats'ng our strategy to ensure its relevance for the next 5 years. Many achievements have been made during the year. and in particular. we were delighted with our successful outcome to secure the lease for Slockwood Golf for the next 25 years. We have intentsons on further investment in the sile while still ensuring we support acces&bility for Luton residents. There have been ongoing financial pressures affecting both the sector nationally and the Luton business, but Active Luton has remained resilient. A parts'cular highlight of last year was working with independent economic consultants, Votterra Partnefs LLP, who evaluated the %)aal value we deliver. Their report confirmed that for every £1 of lunding received by Active Luton generates over £7.40 in soaal retum for the Luton community. This is a powerful demonstration of the positive differerKe we make to the health, wellbeing. and life chances of local people. Active Luton were delighted to be recogni5ed nalionally and locally for the organisation's work by winning a Community Leisure UK Seriously Social Award for the PoV￿r Our Minds mental health inits'ative. and a Lulon Best award for Luton in Harmony. recognising our Energise Luton programme. Active Luton were again proud to be named a Great Place to Work for the second year running. These accolades are a tribute to the dedication, skill, and care shovm by the teams every day. Our community team has delivered some incredible projects over the last year, working with children in care, asylum seekers. older adults in faith centres, and many more groups. One particularly innovalive project is delivenng virtual sports in Pupil Referral Units. giving children access to sports they may not normally have. In our leisure centres. we have continued to invest in equipment, redecorats'on, and refurbishment projects. Environmental sustainability is alsoa key driver for us. We remain dedicated to promots'ng Health & Wellbeing in the community through various programmes, induding Social Prescription, which C￿neCt$ vulnerable individuals to essential support and services. As a key anchor inslitution in Lu1￿, are proud to be invdved in the town-wide effrxt to make sure that the health and wellbeing of our communty is everyone's business. Our values of teamwc*k, innovation. indusivity, and excellence underpin everything we do lo play our part. Page 4 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT {contlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (continued) b. Lelsure Centres Health and wellbeing in 4 ￿ntreS and 1 athletics centre. Over 1.so million visits to our centres. This increases year on year. 5,323 Go4Less Advantage cards allow people on low incomes to experience the benefits of physical activity. 150A more than last year. Over 7,000 gym, swim, and group fitness members across our leisure centres. Many of our activities and events across all our centres Ixing peoth together and indude.. Community events Diwali, Eid. Comiccon. and Lego shows. Sports & recreation: Walking Football, School Garnes, judo, karate, badminton, dance. and more. Youth programmes.. Energise Luton Camps, Ath"ve Rets'red Club. Insplre: Luton Sports Village £120,000 has been invested in the latest hig￿tech stren9th and resistance training equipment. This includes puck Sensor technology for tracking progress and real-time technique feedback. As part of these works. a full review of the gym layout was completed to incorporate an enhanced functional training space which includes a multi-jungle gym. perimeter rig, sled and sprint track, and an improved stretch area. This helps all members of all abilits'es train smarter and better. Host to many events. induding 10 *￿iMming galas and Luton's School Games competitions. 3,200 school children are participating in SV*imming lessons Èvery week, and the site continues to support a range of disabilily swimming sessions. including our long-running Hydra Health programme. Initiatives in the year included free e-cyde hire. which is now available until July 2026. Continued energy saving initiatives and sustainability efforts have been worked on during the year, induding 18 energy-efficient show heads saving water and reducing the sites. Lewsey Sports Park and Lea Manor Recreatlon Centre In Lea Manor. we invested £25.000 to transfonn a studio space into a welcoming environment for holistic health and wellbeing classes. In addition, we installed air condttioning in a key meeting room. improving the comfort for all sessions and community meetings. A record number of children and adults leaming to sY￿rn has been achieved at Lewsey Pool. Nearfy 1,000 week are now engaged in the learn to swim programmes. Due to customer demand, one of the squash courts has now been converted into an additional gym space, which fomis phase one of improving the g￿n capacity at the site. Page 5 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Icontinued . Golf, Athletlcs and Community Centres From elrte development to grassroots community programmes, our athletics, golf. and community centre sites are playing a vital role in improving physical health, mental wellbeing, and inclusion across Luton. Stockwood Park Athletics Centre Stockwood Park Athletics Centre is a 4004netre track and infield facility with an on-site performance gym. We hosted 11 Luton School Games events, induding SEND school competition, plus 15 School Sports Days. We were proud to achieve the prestigious Trackmark Award from UK Athletics, which recognises the centres for many points, including being fully inclusive and welcoming to participants of all ages and abilities. We also upgraded our performance Gym on srte. adding additional equipment. Stockwood Park Golf Centre Several young golfers coached at Stockwood are now competing at County level. which is an exciting testament to our player development pathway. We operate now with extended range hours to better meet local needs. Our Pro Shop has recently been revamped. All competitions are indusive. and together with Stockwood Golf Club. we introduced multi-level competitions designed so everyone, from beginners to expenen￿d players, can win. We now have an ongoing working partnership wth Luton Pdrport and Luton Town Football Club. Stockwood is more than just Golf-, it is a space for healih, wellbeing, and inclusion. NHS partner HCRG delivers adult community health services from the site. Total Wellbeing Luton provides weight managemenl and Stop Smoking courses. Our maintenance Mates team (7 individuals learning disabilities or additional needs) continues to thrive with blend of paid and volLfntary roles at the course. Hart Hill Comfflunity Centre With funding from BLCF, Hart Hill provided many aclivities for the local community, induding coffee momings. health ageing physical activity programmes, a prayer group, football, and boxing. They were also host to the local community interest group Grow Your Potential. working v4ith young people across the borough. Hightown Community Sports & Arts Centre At Hightown, our spaces are used from early years to elderly care. by grassroots groups. schools, health partners, refugees. and women's networks. Activities include Belly Dancing. Zumba. Taekwondo. Dance School. Chair-based exercise and fitness for lon*term conditions, and St Matthews School PE. Hightown is a truly mulkn'_purpose venue that adapts to the changing needs of the local community. Since installation in earfy 2024, the solar panels at Hightown have generated 43.75 Mwh total to date. Page 6 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT Icontinued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTNITIES Icontinued) Luton Libraries As our first year of delivering under the new Luton Libraries contract. the library service has continued to thrive as a welcoming community hub. With a blend of investment, innovation, inclusive programming, and outreach, we are proud to serve everyone who lives. works, and studies in Luton. We invested in the IT network and infrastructure at all the library sites during the year to allow for a better integrated service across the se￿iCe. Key Stats'stics 414,199 items borrowed, including 111,277 from the eLibrary. 317.812 library visits across Luton. 7,715 new library memberships. 12,802 attendances at regular children's activities. Library app usage up 16.80/0 trom the previous year. 96VA satisfaction achieved. Gold Award for customer service from Luton Bid. We are very grateful to be working with over one hundred partners. Here is just a very small selection. Home Library Service receives 50tsA+ of referrals from the Stroke Association stop Smoking surgeries weekly in four libraries. Happy Baby Groups at Leagrave Library (with Total Wdlbeing Luti)n) The Well & Wise Room hosts: Healthwatch Menopause Alliance Keech Hospice Mind BLMK Talk Club and more. Welcomed 25 refugees via Care4Calais. Pop Along Library.. The library services are taken into the community from pre-schools to care homes, sharing books. fun aclp4ities. and wellbeing resources. Page 7 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (contlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES lcontlnued Llbrary Events Summer Reading Challenge Marvellous Makers 2,035 children took part including 116 under 4s. Luton Literature Fesbval at Central Library with storytelling. crafts. local author showcases, workshops. and more. Library Games at Stopsley Library is popular, with 14 children attending weekly and working together to build Lego creations, prompted by books and fuelled by their imaginations. At Lewsey Library. the space Ivas reorganised and enhanced. creating a more defined area for children and teenagers. As a resuft, actj'vits'es like RhJTne Time have seen in(xeased attendance. New addits'ons this year.. SEND-inclusive Winter Energise Camp. Aulhor talks and theatre visits. Digital Dropins, Stitch & Sew. and much more. Library Inclusivity. In partnership with community organisations, induding EPIC, we￿e enhanced resources for children and young people with special educational needs. Created a Widgit Soaal Story about the changes at Luton Central Library. Introduced new sensory tools.. digital magnifiers, symbol-based communication sof￿are, and disco balls with lights and speakers. These changes help ensure libraries are safe, sUppO￿.ve spaces for all. Page 8 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued} d. Supportlng our Communlty We are incredibly gratefvl to our funding partners. whose support allows us to reach the children, families, and adults in our communty who need it mosi. Enerylse Luton Energise Luton is Luton's Holiday Ath'vty and Food (HAF) Programme, funded by the Department for Education and delivered in collaboration with the Public Health team at Luton Borough Council. It offers free access to physirAI activity, enriching activities. and nutritious food for sthookage children up to 16 years who receive income-related Free School Meals. We continue to work over 40 local organisatsons to offer a wide vanety of exoting activits"es, including.. boxing, athletics, arts and crafts, swrmming. mu&'c, dance, drama, and muth more. 6,448 children accessed Energise Luton camps. 5,416 places filled by children on free school meals. 697 children with Special educational needs and Disabilities supported. 2.274 hygiene packs distributed. 1,080 food parcels delivered with The Food Bank Children In need We work in partnership with the Virtual Schools to support children in the social care system, helping them to become more active, to improve their well￿ng. and overall attainment. Weekly physical activity sessions are delivered to small groups of children across a number of schools. The instructors work with the children to build confidence and resilience, focusing on relationships, self-worth, resilience, hope, optimism, and self-caTe. Virtualty Active Funded by the poli￿ and Cnme Commissioner. this prqect delivered largeted support for young people in educational settings - induding Pupil Referral Units. Using virtual reality headsets and one-tOThone support sessions, Ihe programme provided.. Structured physical activities, mentoring and anger management support, and emotional regulation workshops. The outcomes achieved demonstrated improved student attendance and engagement. 9reater self-control and teamwork, reduced behavioural incidents, enrolment in FA coaching courses, and boosted self-esteem and resilience. Navigating Local Systems This project aims to embed physical activity within Luton's care system. This year. the focus was on Adult Social Care, and we built closer collaboration with teams at Luton Borough Counal via the Stepping Into Their Shoes initiative. Page 9 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT Icontlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS ANO PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued) Under this project, we delivered the following Initiatives.. Fun & Games Sessions A pilot movement session for adults ￿ryth disabilibes was held at Inspire.. Luton Sports Village, attended by 90 individuals plus carers. Due to oveNthelming posrtive feedback, these now wn weekly at Lea Manor Recreation Centre. Some pa￿.¢lpants also now use their Go4Less cards for swm and pool access. Faith Settlngs Chalr-8ased Aeroblcs We collaborated faith settings to launch ac￿SIble exercise sessions for worshippers. induding Blenheim Baptist Church. the West Indian Communty. and several mosques. Two volunteers at each locab'on are now training for recognised qualifications in exercise delivery, first aid, arKI safeguarding, ensuring long-tenn sustainability. Care Workers, Tralnlng Programme We trained care workers across day and residenb'al settings to deliver indusive, fvn movement sessions. The programme included training on games for all abilities. equipment usage. and creating sustainable routines resulting in increased activity levds across services. Actlve Educatlon Our team of qualified teachers works with Luton's schools to develop PE excellence, and to incorporate more physical activity into the vthole school day, supporting children in their overall development. We are proud to partner wth Luton Borough Council to deliver a tailored programme for Key Stage 5 pupils with Speaal Educational Needs. The iniliab've helps young adults build confidence. develop practical life skills, and strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing. By engaging in a diverse range of community-based activities, participants are supported on their ioumey towards greater independence. School Games 95% of Luton schools have engaged in School Games events. 65,136 participants across all the sports. 800A were from diverse ethniaties. 1 OOA had special educational needs & d1$a￿'11ties (SEND). 108 leagues, toumaments. and feslivals offered. 32 different sports offered. 5 sports offered specifically for SEND pupils. including wheelchair rugby. 60 volunteers from clubs, community groups, and NGBS helped support events. 532 young leaders supported events. Page10 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Icontlnued Professional Development for School Stsff We are investing in the people make PE possible. Over 177 school staff have taken part in professional development through our CPD programme. covenng everything from gymnastics to dan￿ and inclusive PE. We have also run an accredited PE subject leaders, course. supporting 10 teachers to deepen their expertise and take their learning back to their schools to drive improvement. Glrls. Football- Breaklng Barriers, Bulldlng Confidence We're proud to be working in partnership wrth the Bardays Girls Football School Partnership to open up more opportunities for girls to play footba15. This year, 26 primary and 7 secondary schools In Luton registered with the scheme, and we're contsnuing to support many schools in the town to Improve access to football for every girf who wants to take parL Learning Outside the Classroom - Broadening Horizons We have helped schools enrich the curriculum with 5,529 approved educational visits - a 40k increase on last year. These included.. 107 residential. 17 overseas tnps. 349 invdving adventurous activities. Over 170,000 children and young people benefrted from experiences beyond the dassroom. Environment and Sustainability We are committed to supporting Luton Borough Council's 2040 lon*term vision. with the key aim being to make Luton a carboTrneutral town. At Active Luton, we continue to reduce our environmental impact through practical acts'ons and community initiatives.. We are now able to accept small electrical items to be recycled via Luton Borough Counal. We support the charity One Impossible Thing. collethng used trainers and sports shoes al our sites so they can be re-homed, not sent to landfill. Team members took part in Luton Borough Council's Spring into Wellbeing Challenge, choosing active travel, walking, cycling, or scooting to work. During Keep Luton Tidy Week, our team joined lunchtime litter-picking sessions to help clean up the local area. Page11 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued Solar Our solar panels at Hightown have made a significant contribuiion to sustainability.. 43.75 Mwh of solar energy generated in the financial year. 55.38 tons of C02 emissions prevented. Heafth & Safety Audlt We were delighted to achieve an average Health & Safety score of 91% across our sites. This over and above the national average score of 82%. 200 Free Elycle Loans We are proud lo conts'nue our partnership with Lut￿ Borough Counal and Cyding UK lo offer free e-cyde taster sessions and loan schemes from Inspire-. Luton Sports Village. This initiative is helping to make active. low- carbon travel more accessible fw local regdents. Chp Unlts- Smart Energy for big impact Combined Heat and Power (CHPI units at Inspire: Luton Sports Village and Lea Manor Recreation Cenire generate electricity and heat in a single, effiaent process. g'gnificantly reducing waste. In 2024, running these systems consistently across both sites prevented 224 tonnes of C02 emissions. Prlnt ReLeaf Exchange In 2024. we joined the Print Releaf Exchange, a global reforestation and carbon offsetting initiative. In just seven months. Active Luton offset the equivalent of 93,384 standard sheets of paper, equal to 11.21 trees reforested through certified projects. Low Flow Shower Units Thanks to the Swimming Pool SuptM)rt Fund (SPSF) via Sport England, in partnership with Luton Borough Council. we've replaced the 18 most-used showers at Inspire %Mth Low Flow Shower Unrts. These redu￿ water consumpts'on wttile maintaining a highqualty expenence. LEO Llghllng Upgrades We've conts'nued to invest in energy-effiaent LED lighting across our estate - induding in the Sports Hall at Hightown and Squash Courts at Lewsey Sports Park. We are continuing a sit&by-site review and aim to complete LED upgrades across all remaining areas by March 2026. Green Champlons Leading the Change Our Green Champions are team members from across the organisation who promote and support environmental sustainability in the workplace. Each has now completed an Environmental Culture, Awareness, and Managernent course, equipping them to advocale for positive change and engage colleagues in greener practices. We have also had team members attend the Carbon Lileracy course. Page 12 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT Icontlnuedl ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Icontinued} Actlve Tralnlng and Development Highligms 916 participants completed training courses. 70/9 were under 18 years old. 710A were female. 43¢A were from diverse ethnic backgrounds. 83 newly qualified lifeguards. 332 learners achieved Level 3 First Aid qualifications. Apprentlceshlps We have 14 current Apprentices across the organisations. induding 10 Leisure Operations Apprentices, 3 Customer Service Apprentices, and one Finan￿ Assistant Apprentice. We continue to support and train all our team5 and have an apprentice recruitment strategy. Work Experlence- Insplring Future Careers We have significantly incJeased our Work Experience opportunities this year, ￿th 123 students from 31 schools and colleges completing placements auoss our organisation from leisure centres and libraries to Head Office and the Total Wellbeing team. Each studenl had a mentor. supporting them through the experience. Many expressed an interest in pursuing further qualifications. Our team also regularfy attends career fairs and BESP events in schools to inspire the next generation. Saving Lives Members of the public in Luton now have access to 81eed Ci)ntrol Kits. which are available in key public location5 across the borough. These kits were designed by the Daniel Baird Foundation and commissioned by the Bedford5hire Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unrt. Aciive Luton delivered this project in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Page13 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES {contlnued) e. Health and Wellbeing Working in partnership wth Luton Borough Council. Public Health, and Tuming Point, our Total Wellbeing Lulon team continues to improve lives across Luton by delivering vital health. wellbeing, and exercise programmes in our centres and direcliy in the community. We were proud to meet or exceed all KPIS this year, a testament to the commitmenl of our team and the value of preventative, community-based support. We were also delighted to win the Community national award from Communty Leisure UK for our Power our Minds programme. A Year in Numbers 12,500 people referred into our Healthy Lrfestytes programme. 70+ community trial exercise sessions in diverse venues, induding a Hindu Temple, The Gurdwara, mosques, sheltered housing, and GP surgeries. 500+ professionals trained in Making Every Contact Count (MECC) to support healthier conversations. 960kn of users y￿uld recommend our sep4ice. Our Total Wellbelng Programmes Weight Management (adults, children, and families). Long Term Conditions and Exercise Referral. Making Every Contact Count (MECC). NHS Stop Smoking. Adult Social Prescription. Young People's Social Prescription. High Intensity Uses Programme. Tackling Long Term Conditions Real Results Our Long-TeTm Conditions programme eMp0v￿rS people to manage their health more effectively, improving quality of life and reducing pressure on NHS services. 800A reported fewer GP visits. 95 % saw improved emots'onal wellbeing. 65% improved self-management of their condition. 90QA increased their physical activity. Social Prescription We supported 1,772 individuals through our Social Prescription Se￿ICe, helping people with non-clinica5 needs improve their wellbeing. We were delighted to host an event at Inspire.. Luton Sports Village to celebrate National Soaal Prescribing Day. 940A reduction in GP visits. 97 % reduction in hospitsl attendances. Page 14 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (contlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued) Stop Smoking Through behavioural support, compassion, and expert advice, our team helped 1.416 people quit smoking in 2024 25. We also secured further funding to support higher targets ot stopping people smoking. 333 with a mental health condttion quit. 797 with a long-term health condition quit. Weight Management Our adult and children's weight management programmes focus on sustainable. long-term change. Adults.. 85°k increased physical acttvty. 65.fi reduced waist circumference. 850k increased fruit and veg iniake. 1,195 referrals. Children.. 379 children took part in Cook and Eat school sessions. f. Volunteers We are very gratelul to our many volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to Active Luton. induding our current 14 Board Members, OUT 7 Maintenance Mates. and all of the incredible indiwduals working across our sites. We were delighted to be part of Community Leisure UK and Sport England's Acljve Kindness project. This was pilot project supporting four health & wellbeing trusts across England to enhance our volunteering offer. We have had numerous volunteers across all areas of our organisation and delivery, wth on average over the year. 13 volunteers being involved in addition to our Board Members and Maintenance Mates. During the year, we r￿led out the new Community Leisure volunteerin9 System to allow us to better manage the onboarding, management, and recruitment of our volunteers. Page15 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT Icontlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (continued) g. Be Active - OUR ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP 2024-2025 has seen Be Active make further significant strides in supporting our ambitions ouilined in our strategy 'Movin9 Forbyards Togeiher.. Our Opening School Faalilies program has completed ils delivery. £289.950 was distributed to schools across the three years of this work. 34 schools have re￿Ved funding. with 14 of these receiving funding across the 3 years lo develop their projecis. Our Girls into Coaching programne continued to grow and expand its impact. 190 girls enrolled in the Girls into Coaching Programme for the 2024-2025 academic year, a 67% increase in girls engaged compared to last year. 19 Sch(￿15 w￿re involved this year, representsng a 58°/0 increase in the number of secondary schools involved from the previous academic year. Our Couch to Coach program continues to grow with work undertaken during the year to establish schemes across all 3 unitary authorities. £5984 distributed over the last year. wth 32 successful individuals supported to achieve qualifications. with over 90% started coaching straight av&Py or having a coaching role lined up. We were delighted to continue to develop our work wth BPHA in Bedford and the swimming project. This project supports girls and families with children Irom some of the most deprived communities in the town to take part in swimming programmes. 37 girls attended the swim courses. and 61 people were engaged through the family swim sessions. We have conlinued to lead in supporting the protection. enhancement. and development of sports and physical activity faolities across the county. Three longstanding projects have been successfully delivered.. the Lancaster Avenue pavilion in Luton. Shambrook Bowls club to the north of Bedford. and Ampthill Cricket Club redevelopment in Central Bedfordshire. We have also worked hard to supp￿1 the development of significant new projects for cricket in Luion and football and Cricket in Caddington. We have C￿tinUed to develop our environmental sustainabilty work, completing an intemal carbon footprint assessment and action plan, and collaborating with the local authority and others to develop an educational piece for the sector locally. We wll be pnoritising the development of this work in 2025-26. Our Sport Welfare Officer organised Safeguarding & Welfare Bystander Training. This was delivered in partnership with NWG to rJeate a bespoke session aimed at delivering for sports clubs. 3 sessions delivered Wtth key partners across our 3 local authority areas. We continue to support community partners across the health system. YAWN Life identified that accessing public gyms VRS a barrier to their participants. They had unused cabin space that they wanted to repurpose. We supported them with securing £30.000 of funding through Luton Healthy Weight and Physical Aclivily Grants, along with sourcing equipment, training. and the necessary insurance, providing a bespoke gym space wth machines, equipment, and a television that can be used to access other digital exerase resources. We oversaw a Counwide Disabilrty Networking Event with Talks from Activity Mliance, Disabilty Rj'ghls UK, and Thinklusive, supported by a Lived Expenence panel made up of local people and organisations. Page 16 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmlted by guarantee TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (contlnued) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (continued) Our Navigating Local Systems, working alongside key strategic partners in LLrton, saw the development of a strong working relationship ￿th Adult Social Care, induding the recruitment of a place-based ambassador working alongside their team in the Farfey vRrd, and the estsblishment of weekly physical acts'vity sessions for those with a range of disabilities, sUPPOrted by carers. We also saw the development. delivery. and expansion of the faith centre work wth Streets and Active Luton, delivering a range of physical activrty programmes and devdoping a trained volunteer workforce in 10 settings. h. 8e Actlve Flnanclal Headllnes 1st Aprfl 2024- 31st March 2025 Income £OOO's Sport England Grant Funding Local Authority Donations & Service5 Project Development & Delivery Training & Other Services Interest £577.20 £6. £90.00 £46.60 £4. 10 Sub T tal £723.90 endlture Staff ing & Subcontractors Staff Training Marketing Operating Costs Workforce Training & Development Children & Young People Projects Data development Projects Street Tag Project Professional Fees £503.10 £4.50 £7.30 £73.10 £25.60 £59.30 £26.40 £9.40 £ii.io Sub Total £719.80 £4.10 Page 17 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT (continued) FINANCIAL REVIEW a. Active Luton Fundraising Activities In the pasl year, we have made an unrestricted surplus from our activities amounts.ng to £263,739. In the previous financial period, we had an operating surplus of £588,507. This year's continued financial surplus is a significant achievemenl in light of an increasing cost base and ￿SUItS from our diversificats'on of services, continual grO4￿h in key income areas and tight conlrol of our cost base. Incoming resources for the whole organisation have increased to £15,701,641 (£15,212,505 in 2024). Earned income continues to grow to cover the increasing costs of delivering our activities. We have also received increased funding for Stop Smoking services and received Sport England grants during the year. The donation received from Luton Rising remained consistent With the wior year. £1.2m of this ring-fenced to support the Library contract. The main trading Income continued to increase dunng the year as growth in numbers was achieved. Membership numbers by March 2025 have continued to increase and met our target levels. An increasing yield has also been achieved, and the success of the membership income levels has allowed us to continue to invest in our gym facilities. Learn lo Swim programme numbers and income continue to grow with improved space and timetable planning. Active Luton prides itsdf on offering hig￿qualitY Swbmming teaching at affordable prices, and this has continued to result in increa%ng demand for this programme. Total resources for 2024-25 increased to £15,420,047 (£14,427.964 In 2023-2024). This includes an incTease in staff costs as annual pay rises were awarded. Supporting the Real Living Wage at entry-level continued to result in a significant increase In employee costs overai. We continued to have staff shortages at the operational leisure sile5, and there was continued pressure on the recruitment of team members with relevant skills. Management of utility costs has been key. and utility usage savings have been a key focus at all sites. The Energise Programme conts'nued to expand K4ryth further delivery by partners, with funding delivery costs managed by Active Luton. Due to its financially secure position. ActNe Luton conts'nued to make and plan significant capital investments to ensure all facilities and services on offer are of a high quality and supwrt future income growlh. The balance on the Be Active restricted fund at the year ended 31 Mardi 2025 is £302.598 (2023124.. £298,483). The toial unrestricted fund now shav￿ a surplus of £6,359,876 (2023124.. £6,096.137). Page 18 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Principal Fundlng Sources The charitable parent company oblained a donats.on from Luton Rising, which this year totaled £2.6m. This specifically includes £1.2m as a donats'on to support the library services. Luton Borough Counul now provides limited support services to the charity. This conlinues to reduce year on year. Human Resources advice and services continue to be provided. The Public Health contract subcontracted from Tuming Point continued. with income of £1.2m for the core contract. We are conts'nuing to ddiver under this extended core contract to March 2026. as well as continuing under the further 5 years of ongoing Stop Smoking funding due to our success in the delivery of targets. Grant income levels remained fairly constant. Delivery continued under the Sport England Navigating Local systems grant. which helped support the delivery of physical activity to older people, those with SENDldisabilities. and long-term health. £1m was again received to wn the Energise Holiday and Food camps. This money supported pupil premium children across Ihe town in 6 main camps within Active Luton, wth an increased delivery through our partners working wilh us on our programmes. 6,448 children attended these camps, which have again been highly successful in feeding children dunng the school holidays. Our highest income is from running our leisure facilities. and income significantly increased for memberships and our Learn to Swim programmes. Membership numbers continued to increase over the year following some very successful marketing campaigns. Increased and reviewed pricing helped support a higher weld. Efficient timelable planning allowed Leam to &Mm numbers to grow with higher numbers on the programme than ever before at all sites. Price increases were sensible but necessary to work towards helping Active Luton cover an increasing cost base. Concessionary prices. though. remain low and continue to support engagement in the relevant groups in our community. We continue to offer our Go4Less advantage card free to support those groups in most need and to ensure our services remain accessible to all. The charity operates from buildings and uses equipment leased at peppercom rents from Luton Borough Council, although this will be changing in the future. No adjustment has been made to bring in the market value of those rents. Page 19 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 b. Reserves Pollcy The Board reviews the reserve policy on an annual basis to ensure that the reserves are maintained at a level that is consistent with the group having sufficient funds to operate at its planned activity levels, taking into account the various financial risk factors that have been identified. The target is to operale with reserves at a level that equates to between one and three months of future anticipated operating cosls plus the nel book value of fixed assets funded out of resenies. The aim is to hold a minimum reserve value of £1.2m. It is considered sensible to create a designated reserve for future capital commiiments currently being planned. Free resenies held at the year*nd (excluding fixed assets) are in line with the target of 3 months of expenditure and will be held to support the organisation over the next few years. This level of reserve5 would allow us lo meet our employees, and other committed costs for three months. This would allow us to be able to make key strategic decisions in the event of unplanned scenarios that would significantly affect the trading position. The significant increase in operating costs and conlinual pressure on pay rises at entry point continue to affect the finances. What is key is to still be able to invest in our teams and Ouf facilities to be able to ensure we can deliver our new strategy and continue to generate increased income and support our existing customer base. The Board is committed to supportj'ng the Real Living Wage across the organisation. The Board plans to use the resenies where necessary for fuiure investments and to support the organisation in maintaining and growing its customer base and services. This includes fulure diversification to increase profitability on returns to allow other areas of the or9anisation to continue to be subsidised. This year, a designated resenfe of £1.7m has been held. This is specifically to support continued capital works at our gyms ￿￿th a full gym refurbishment planned at Lewsey Sports Centre. a full gym build at Hightown, and further investments at our other sites. Other plans include a significant investment in Stockwood Golf following the allocation of the new lease. We are also considering and planning for key energy-saving capital projects that not only help to support Luton's net zero largets and our ovm environmental strategies but also look to save increasing energy revenue costs, with further investrnent in Inspire Solar project being Committed by Ath've Luton. Page 20 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c. Future Plans Our new 5-year strategy was finalised and launched in Aprtl 2023. This S-year plan has 6 key priorities: 1} Supporting children in our communities to gel the best start in life. 2) suppO￿.ng the wellbeing of our community. 3) Developing skills and lifelong learning. 4) Developing further as a great place to work. 5) Strengthening financial viability and sustainaly'lity. 6) Conducting our busness in an environmentally sustainable manner. The strategy has been converted into more detarfed annual rAans each year. htyth different executive directors being accountable for the different areas of delivery. This is then regularly fed back to the main trustee board. The current Board is reconsidering the Current strategy with the intention to still be aligned to Lulon's 2040 vision but to ensure it remains relevant with currenl delivery and pnorits'es. Following the success of the new 2&year golf lease, we have also extended the Athletics and Lewsey Pool lease to March 2028. We are now looking to secure a further extension on the Turning Point subcontract from Public Health. This was onginally due to expire in March 2023, then extended to March 2025, and has been further successfully extended to March 2026. Consideration of an extension to March 2028 is now being discussed. Along with this. funding for different health work continues to grow. particularfy in areas of Stop Smoking, Social Prescription. and Link Work support. Also. further work contnbuting to the Family Hub programme is now a key part of delivery. The Energise programme delivery conts'nues with confirnied funding from the Government unlil March 2026. All these activib'es involved further management to increase volumes and service to exceptionally high standards, and increasing engagement under all these programmes and delivering against agreed targets will be the priority. We continue to be proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer. but this puts pressure on finances and overall operating costs. It is key to drive income at all our sites for*vard *ryth the added pressures of rental payments to the Local Authonty. Carefijl management of wrchasing is key. as is tight budgetary contrc4. Ongoing diversification of services is being consthred. Continued investment in srtes is key. pnorities replacing gym equipment at several gtes planned for the next year. The major refit at Lewsey Sports Park is to be completed in Apnl 2025, and the launch of a new gym in the Autumn at the renamed Highlown Gym and Wellbwng Centre is an excrting development for the area. We also need to be able to continue to offer high-quality leisure activities to our cu5torners to be able to support our price point and remain competitrve in our main income area of gym membership. Investment is to continue in energy- saving initiatives with Active Luton, further supporting Previously obtained Sport England investment lo inslall Solar Panels at Inspire. Various solutions at some of our sites are now being investigated. Funding secured from Sport England for solar installation on our Inspire site via Lulon Borough Council. wth installation planned for October 2025. Risk management conlinues to be a priority. Clear succession planning and composition for the Trustee Board has also been discussed and is ongoing. A further year also allows the recent changes in Executive Management to establish priorities and impact. Page 21 ACTIVE LUTON IA company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT a. Governing Document Active Luton is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 20th May 2005, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association thal were [￿ntlY revised in July 2023. It is a registered charity wilh the Charity Commission. In the event of the parent Charitable company being wound up. members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. This liability remains for one year after ceasing to be a member in respect of debt5 incurred whilst a member. b. Recrultment and Appolntment of new Trustees As set out in the Memorandum and Artides, there shall be at least sixteen and a maximum of eighteen trustees comprised of.. up to three Local Authority trustees, and up to fifteen Ordinary trustees provided that at least 25 /0 of the Trustees at any one time shall be independent Trustees. Candidates for the office of an Ordinary TNstee shall be appointed by the Board followng an open, formal, publicly advertised, and transparent selection process by the nominations committee, taking into account of the individual's ability. experience, and eXpe￿-Se. Organisation The Board of Trustees, which can have up to 18 members. administers the charity. The Board normally meets quarterly, and there are sub-committees coverin9 Be Active, Finance, Audit & Risk, Marketing, Health & Safety, and HR. The Trustees appoint the Chief Executs've to manage the day-lo-day operations of the charily. To facilitate effective operations, the Board dele9ates the day-t&day operation of the charity to the Director Leadership Team, consisting of the following officers-. Chief Executive Director of Finance & Resources Director of Group Operations Director of Learning & Skills Director of Marketing & Business Development Director of Community, Health & Wellbeing Director of Be Active d. Induction and training of Trustees Training is provided as soon as practicable after appointment, including visits to facilities and meetings wilh key management personnel. Trustees are encouraged to attend training events that facilitate the undertaking of their role. Briefings are also provided as relevant. Page 22 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (contlnued) e. Related Parties None of our Trustees receive remuneration or other benefits from their work with the charity. The followng organisations represent the group's related parties- Luton Rising provides a donation which represents approximately 170A of total income. Luton Borough Council provides a library management fee. some support services and nominates three trustees. f. Rlsk Management The trustees have a duty to identify and rewew the risks to which Ihe charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Active Luton holds a current risk register. which is fully rewritten annually by the Senior Executive Team, and then reviewed and approved at the Board Level. This risk register scores the level of risk, which 15 then ranked. The top 10 nsks are allocated to the management team as ovmers who ensure the risks are mitigated with scoring updated regularly, from monthly io annually, depending on the level of risk. During the year. the length of future contrac15 are being discussed and assessed a5 something that could impact Active Luton's ability to continue to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Luton's community. Current plans are looking io extend the currenl Healthy Lrfe$1￿es conlract lo March 2028. The 5ucce5sful extension of the lease at stockwood Golf on a commercial basis helps drive income generation, and further lease exlensions at Lewsey Pool and Stockwood Athletics have now been agreed. Further contracts are up for renewal in the next 12 months and are identified as the highest risk. Another key risk during the year is that it has been drfficult to ensure adequate staffing numbers and ski115. Key teams have been affected by their inability to recruit high-calibre team members. This can affect resources overall to 5UPPOrt and operate the organisation. The current method of review of the risk by the Exe(xJtrve Team has been established. vlrth highly scored risks now monitored and addressed every month. Page 23 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (contlnued) g. Publlc Beneflt The trustees of ihe group have Considered the Chanty Commission's guidance on pubh'¢ benefit. There are two main Public Benefit prinaples: 1) There must be an identifiable benefit or benefits 2) The benefit must be to the public or a seth'on of the public. Within each, there are sub principles: a) It musl be dear what the benefits are b> The benefits must be related to the aims c) Benefits must be balanced against any detriment or hann d) The benefi'ciaries must be appropnate to the aims e) And, where the benefit is to a section of the public. the opportunity to the benefit must not be unreasonably restncted Each of the objectives of the group is for the public benefit, and the chariiy continues to achieve its objectives as demonstrated through the increased utilisation of the services provided by each facility as well as increased outreach programmes. Activities provided indude support for the community through: Programmes supporting physical, mental. and emotional wellbeiThJ are provided under the Total Wellbeing brand. Employment programmes wtth partner organisations such as Luton Adult Community Leaming. Programmes for disabled people, induding Navigating Local Systems programmes. Library services extend to a community offering for various groups and a public service. Extensive work ¥Mth schools to help achieve the objectives associated with the PE Premium funding, as well as supporting the provision of high-qualily PE and school sport within and beyond the Nalional Curriculum. The charity also demonstrated increased activty in supwt of speafic targeted groups such as women, older people. and people with disabilitie5. The charity gives consideration to the affordatm'lity and accessibility of the services rt prowdes by offering concessionary pnces for those on low incomes. Page 24 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (contlnued h. Employment of Disabled Persons Active Luton employed an average of 217 (FTE) employees in FY25 (FY24 225). Through its equality policy. the Company seeks lo ensure that every employee, without exception. is treated equally and fairly and that all employees are aware of their ￿spOnsIbl11￿e$. Active Lulon is committed to employment policies *thich follow best pradices, based on equal opportunities for all employees, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and matemity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientatson. Active Luton adopts a fair recruitment policy and gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment from people wth disabilities. having regard to their particular aptitudes and abilities. We do not condone or tolerate any form of discrimination in our recruitment or emploJTnent practices. Active Luton has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer accreditatson. Our policies and procedures fully support our disabled colleagues. Active Luton is responsive to the needs of its employees. As such, should any employee become disabled during their lime with us, we will actively retrain that employee and make reasonable adjustments to their workin9 environment where possible. To ensure equity and fair access to career and personallprofessional development opportunities, training opportunits'es are provided that reasonably accommodate a disabled employee's needs. Page 25 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT (continued) i. Engagement with Employees Regular communications are ongoing and provided to our employees and volunteers. A regular quarterly newsletter is issued to all staff, and other announcements are delivered to all employees as and when. Regular communications give updates on the Charitls progress. and managers regularly touch base wilh their own teams. A staff intranet is further used for communication and is available at all sites. In addition, our staff are encouraged to speak out and express views, and employees are welcome to join the Employee Feedback Forum. This forum is held at a minimum every quarter, where representatives from all areas of the organisation come together and discuss issues and ideas with the Chief Executive. Weekly Huddle communications are also cascaded by the Director team down every week. A key part of our overall strategy and to support our overall aim of tnaking Active Luton an employer of choice and being a great place to work. This has been identified as a key objective in our 5-year strategy. Active Luton again conducted a workplace survey wth over 240 employees eartier this year. and as a result of the responses received, we were delighted to be awarded as a 'Great Place to Work, for the second year running. Our training team works hard to ensure all training requirements are met. and we excel at continuing to develop and give our teams ongoing opportunities. Our GEM (Going the Extra Mile) award celebrates colleagues vtho show exceptional commitment, initiative, or creativity. Team members are nominated regularly. with standout nominees recognised quarterly and annually. We believe that a culture of positive wellbeing is the foundation of a high-performing. engaged team - and an organisation people are proud to be part of. This year, we launched a new Wellbeing Strategy, co-created with colleagues across Active Luton. It is built around four key pillars- Physical, Mental, Financial, and Social Wellbeing. We have committed to supporting every member of our team and volunteer netwo￿ by promoting good health, breaking down barriers to access. and embedding wellbeing into the fabric of our workplace. Page 26 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statement of Trustees. responsibilities The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Chantable Company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees. report induding the Strategic report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United kn'ngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Charilable Company and of their incoming resources and application of resources. including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial stalements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and prinaples of the Charities SORP (FRS 102)., make judgments and accounts'ng estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in Ihe finanaal statements- prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue In business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group and the Charitable Companys transaclions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and the Chantable Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding Ihe assets of the Group and the Charitable Company and hence for taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Disclosure of infomiation to auditor Each of the persons are Trustees at the time when this Trustees, ￿port is approved has confirmed that.. so far as that Twstee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable group's auditor is unaware, and that Truslee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable group's auditor is aware of that information. Auditor The auditor. Crowe U.K LLP. has indicated his ￿rylI1ngnesS to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditor at a meeting of the Twstees. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf b Abdul Ghafoor (Chair of Trustees) Date.. Gagandeep Kashyap (Trustee) otki ￿￿o￿6c[ a035 6tn luoL(J￿ 6or 20 2 Page 27 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limlted by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE LUTON Oplnlon We have audited the financial ststements of Ath've Lulon (the 'parent charitable companrf) and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2025 Ithich comprise the Consolidated statement of financial activities, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Charitable Company balan￿ sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounts.ng policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied In thwr yeparatiM is ap￿1¢able law and Unrted Kingdom Accounting Stsndards. including Financial Reporbng Standard 102 The Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ifeland. (United ￿'ngdorn Generally Accepted Accounb"ng Practice). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent charitable companys affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of the Group's incoming resources and applicats.on of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended., have been property prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cornpanies Act 2006. Basis for opinlon We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Audrting (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independenl of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are rdevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom. including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Siandard. and we have fijlfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance wth these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have oblained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opnicm. Concluslons relatlng to going concern In auditing the finanual statements. we have conduded that the Trustees. use of the going concern basis of accounts'ng in the weparakn'on of the finanaal statements is appropTiate. Based on the work we have perfomied. we have not identffied any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. indNidually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent charitable companvs ability to continue as a g￿ng concem for a perii)J of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the respOnsi￿.11t1es of the Tnjstees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this report. Page 28 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE LUTON (CONTINUED) Other information The other information comprises the infomiation induded in the Annual report olher than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly staled in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the finanaal statements or our kno￿edge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemiine whether this gives nse to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we condude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinion on other matters prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the Trustees. rep￿ induding the Strategic report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. the Trustees, report and the Strategic report have been prepared in accordance vthth applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In Ihe light of our kno￿edge and understanding of the charitable company and its environmerrt obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees, report including the Strategic report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matter5 in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: the parent charitable company has not kept adequate and sufficient accounting records, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us., or the parent charitable company finanual statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns- or certain disclosures of Trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or we have not received all the infomiats-on and explanations we require for our audit. Page 29 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE LUTON (CONTINUED) Responslbllltles of trustees AS explained more fvlly in the Trustees. resp￿S1￿.1rtieS statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are respongble for the preparation of the finanaal statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparatson of Iinancial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. In prepanng the financial statements. the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent charitable companys ability to continue as a going concem. disdosing. as applicable. matters related to going concem and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent charitat4e company or to cease operations. or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Page 30 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE LUTON (CONTINUED Auditor's responslbillties for the audlt of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a ￿ore are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an Auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance Is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) vthll always detect a material misstatement it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance wth laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. lo detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to vthich our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, induding fraud is detailed below: We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the group and parent charity operates, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations we considered in this contexi were taxation legislation, logether with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). We assessed the required compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audit procedures on the related financial statement items. In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements bul compliance wth which might be fundamental to the group's ability to operate or to avoid material penalty- We also considered the opportunilies and incentives that may exist within the group and parent charily for fraud. The laws and regvlations we considered In this context for the UK operations were Health and Safety, General Dats Protection Regulations, Safeguarding and Food Standards. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulatjons 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, induding fraud, to be within the override of controls by management. Our audit procedures to respond to the risk of management override included enquiries of management about Iheir own idenlification and asse5smenl of the risks of irregularities, sample testing on the posting of journals, reviev￿ng accounting estimates for biases, reviewing regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission, and reading minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance. Page 31 ## ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) ## INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE **MEMBERS** OF ACTIVE LUTON (CONTINUED) ## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)** 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: w.frc.orq.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. 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 its 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 **Crowe U.K. LLP** Statutory Auditor R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading Berkshire RG11AZ Date: 18 November 2025 Page 32 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Restricted funds- Other 2025 Restricted funds - Be Active 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total fund5 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income: Donations, legacies and grants Charitable activities Commercial trading activib'es Investments 2,913,947 11,526,132 114.917 40.583 653,658 66,172 3,682,522 11,632.887 3, 665,834 11,094,599 168,910 213,167 168,910 217.322 256, 125 195,947 4,155 Total income 14,822,156 155.500 723,985 15,701.641 15,212,505 Expenditure on: Commercial trading Charitable activities 101,766 14,456,651 101,766 15,318,281 148,578 14,279,386 10 141,760 719,870 Total expenditure 14,558,417 141,760 719,870 15,420,047 14,427,964 Net movement in funds 263,739 13.740 4,115 281,594 784,541 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds 6,096,137 263,739 56,020 13.740 298,483 4.115 6,450,640 281,594 5,666,099 784,541 Total funds carried forward 6,359,876 69,760 302,598 6,732,234 6,450. 640 Page 33 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assels Tangible assets 15 1.239,503 1.393.858 1.239,503 1.393.858 Current assets Stocks Debtors 22,959 $94.158 6.962,614 23,035 913,415 6.895,358 17 Cash at bank and in hand 7.579,731 7,831,808 Current Ilabllltles Credilors.. amounls falling due wthin one year 18 (1.792.351) (2,524, 644) Net current assets 6.787,380 5,307, 164 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 7,026,883 6, 701,022 Provisions for liabiltiies 19 (294.649) (250,382) Total net assets .732,234 6.450.640 Group funds Restricted funds - Be Active 20 302.598 298,483 Restrided fund - Other Unrestricted funds 20 69.760 56, 020 Designated fund - Future capital expenditure Designated fvnd - Sinking fund General funds 20 20 20 2,000.000 (294.649) 4,664.625 1,000,000 (250,382) 5,346,519 Total unrestricted funds 20 6.359,876 6,096, 137 Total funds 6.732,234 6,450,640 Page 34 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wth the requirements of the Act ￿1th respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial statements were approved and aLrthorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Abdul Ghafoor (Trustee) Date: Gagandeep Kashyap (Trustee) The notes on pages 39 to 67 fomi part of these financtal statements. Page 35 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934 CHARITABLE COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 15 16 1.235,634 1.382.623 1.23S.635 1.382,624 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 810.917 6.945.310 1, 171, 763 6,850,582 7.756,227 8,022, 345 Current liabllitles Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 11,780,875) (2,517,646) Net Current assets 5.975,352 5, 504.699 Total assets less current Ilabllftles 7,210,987 6, 887,323 Provisions for liabilities 19 {294,649) (250.382) Total net assets 6,916,338 6,636, 941 Charity funds Restricted fvnds - Be Active Restricted funds - (Xher Unrestricted funds 20 20 302,594 69.760 298, 483 56.020 Designated funds - Future capital expenditure Designated funds - Sinking fund General funds 20 20 2.000,000 1294,649} 4.838,633 1.000, 000 (250, 382) 5,532, 820 Total unrestricted funds 6,543,984 6, 282,438 Total funds 6.916,338 6,636,941 Page 36 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guaranteel REGISTERED NUMBER: 05458934 CHARITABLE COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The Charitable Companys net movement in funds for the year was £279,397 (2024 - £739, 645). The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complsryn9 *ith the requirements of the Act viith respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Abdul Ghafoor (Trustee) Date.. tsagandeep Kashyap {TnJstee) 6kh 202J The notes on pages 39 10 67 lomi part of these financial statements. Page 37 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Net cash used in operating activities 23 69.299 865,461 Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles Dividends, interest5 and renls from investments Proceeds from Ihe sale of tangible fixed assels Purchase of tangible fixed assets 217,322 195,947 1,000 21,800 (220,365) (696,442) Net cash used in Investlng actlvftles 12,0431 1478,695) Cash flows from financlng actlvltles Net cash provided by flnanclng actlvitles Change In cash and cash equivalents In the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 67.256 386,766 6.896,358 6. 508.592 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 24 6,962,614 6. 895.358 The notes on pages 39 10 67 fomi part of Ihese financial statements Page 38 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 General infomiation Active Luton's prinapal activits'es are to manage several leisure and sports facilities in Luton, including gyms. swimming pools and other facilities such as Golf. Active Luton also delivers health programmes under the Total Wellbeing brand and manages the Luton Library service. The Charitable Company {registered number 05458934 and charity number 1111804). is incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of the registered Offi￿ is 2nd Floor, Apex House, 30-34 Upper George Street, Luton. Bedfordshire, England, LU12RD. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance y￿th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Active Luton meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. The Consolidated statement of finanual activities (SOFA) and Consolidated balance sheet consolidate the financial statements of the Charitable Company and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis. The Charitable Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of financial activitie5 in Ihese financial statements. 2.2 Golng concern As part of their normal risk management process. the Trustees have examined the major risks to the group and the mitigating actions both taken and available to be taken. The Trustees Consider there are no material Un￿rtaInlieS relating to going concern and that the group has adequate resources to continue its actiwties for at least the twelve months from the date the financial statements where finalised. Accordingly, they continue to operate the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Page 39 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting poll¢les Icontlnued) 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the Charitsble Company has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the InC￿e will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Grants (Including governmeni grants) and donations Income received by way of grants and donations is induded in full in the Statement of Financial Activities vthen receivable. Incoming resources from grants. where related to perfonnance an(1 specific deliverables, are accounted for a5 the chanty earns the nght to consideration by its performance. Grants. where entrtlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the Charitable Company. are recognised when the Charitable Company becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Trading actlvltles Incoming resources from commeraal trading activity are accounted for when earned. Investment Income Investment income is induded when receivable. Charitable actlvitl•s Incoming resources from charitable activities are accounted for ￿en eamed. All income is stated after trade discounts, other sales taxes and net of VAT. 2.4 Expenditure Liabiliti'es are recognised as expenditure as socm as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing ihe Charitable Company to ihat expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits ￿111 be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals bas's and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Raising Funds Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Group to raise funds for its charilable purposes and indudes costs of all fundraising activities events and noTrcharitable trading. Charitable actlvities Charitable expenditure compnses of those costs incurred by the group in the delivery of its activities and services for the beneficiaTies. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those of an indirect nature lo support them. Page 40 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting pollcies Icontlnued) 2.4 Expendlture (continued) Grants Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases vthere the offer is conditional, Such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year erKI are noted as a commitment. but not accrued as expendrture. Governance costs Governance Costs comprise all costs involvtn9 the public accountability of the charity and its compliance wth regulation and good prath'ce. These costs indude costs related to statutory audit and legal fees together with an apwtionment of overhead and support costs. Allocation and apportionment of costs Costs which are not vtholly attributable to an expenditure category have been apportioned based on the activity to which they relate. 2.S Tanglble flxed assets and depreciatlon Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase Pri￿ eX￿edS £5.000. Irrecoverable VAT costs are induded in the capitalised costs once a pro￿¢1 exceeds £100k. Assets are reviewed for impaimient if arcumstances indicate their carryng value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use. Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets and depreciated over the shorter of the lease temi and their uselul lives. Obligation under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charged allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is Charged to Ihe profft and loss account to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding In each period. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their ests"mated useful lives. usng the straight-line method. Depreuation is provided on the following bases.. Leasehold property improvements Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Sports equipment Computer equipment - the lower of 10% or over the remaining lrfe of the lease 200h on cost 200A on cost - 20% on cost 20% on cost (laptops treated as revenue expenditure) To be revIev￿d on project basis due to different UEL expected. Plan to be between 10% and 5% Energy saving inits'atives Page 41 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 2.6 Investments Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment. 2.7 Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. 2.8 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.9 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and In hand includes cash and short-temi highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.10 Llabilities Liabilities and provisions are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated ￿lIablY. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Chantable Company anb'cipates it will pay to seltle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted al the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks speafic to the liability. The unwnding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated statement of financial activities as a finance cost. 2.11 Flnanclal Instruments The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their setuement value. 2.12 Pensions The charitable company operates a defined benefit pension scheme. The regular pension cost is charged to the statement of financial activities and is based on the expected pension costs over the service life of employees. The charitable company operates a defined contribution scheme. The pension cost is charged to the statement of financial adivities. Page 42 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting pollcles (continued) 2.13 Fund accountlng General funds are unrestricted funds %4thich are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance ol the general obJ"ectives of the Group and ￿ttl¢h have not been desgnated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each des'gnated fund is Set out in the noles lo the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wilh specffic restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Group for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are Charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumption5 v￿11. by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimales and assumptions that have a risk of causing a matenal adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next finanoal year are discussed below Provisi(ms: Estimating the likelihood and amount of potents.al future liabilits.es is a crttical accounting estimate. Asset Lives and Residual Values.. When deprwating assets, the Charity estimates their useful lives and residual values. These eslimales affect the amount of deprec4ab.on expense recognised each period. Page 43 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from donatlons. legacles and grants Restricted Restricted funds - funds - Be Other Active 2025 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Donali(Ms Grants (excluding energise camps) 2,622,000 4.000 2,626,000 291,947 110,917 653,658 1,056,522 2,913,947 114.917 653.658 3,682,522 Restncted funds - Be Aclive 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds - Olher 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Donations Grants (exduding energise camps) 2,622.000 2,626,000 229,911 130. 754 679, 169 1,039,834 2.851.911 134. 754 679, 169 3, 665,834 Income from charitable activities Restricted Restricted funds - funds- Be Other Active 2025 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Use of sports facilits'e$ Coaching and education Delivery of library services Miscellaneous Delivery of health services Delivery & management of energise camps Support ServI￿S 7,189,313 344.756 769.143 202,754 1,864,947 1.005.996 149.223 9.898 7,199,211 370,556 769,143 233.439 1,864,947 1,005.996 189,595 25.800 30,685 40,372 11,526,132 40,583 66,172 11,632,887 Page 44 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charltable actlvltles Icontlnued) Resliicted funds - Be Active 2024 un￿sIr1ded Restiicted funds funds - Other 2024 2024 Total runds 2024 Use of sports facililies Coaching and education Delivery of library services Miscellaneous Delivery of health services Delivery & managernent of energise camps Support seprfices 6, 756,332 359,476 757,857 213,244 1.685.537 1. 092. 879 137, 120 5. 755 6, 762,087 398,337 757,857 233,527 1, 685, 531 1, 115,450 141,810 38.861 19,908 375 2.915 (16,260) 19.656 20,950 11,002,439 12.318 79,842 11,094, 599 Income from commerclal tradlng activltles Income from non charltable tradlng activltles Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Commerical trading operations 168,910 168,910 Unreslricled funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Commerical trading operations 256, 125 256, 125 Page 45 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Investment Income Restrfcted Unrestrlcted funds - Be funds Active 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Depos't account Interest 213,187 4,155 217,322 Reslricted funds - Be Active 2024 U￿￿stnCred funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Deposit account interest 191.006 4,941 195,947 Expendlture on raislng funds 2025 2024 Commercial trading opeTh3ts'ons 101,766 148.578 101,766 148.578 Page 46 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Analysls of grants Grants to Institutions 2025 Total funds 2025 Grants payable 735,354 73S,354 Granls lo Institufions 2024 Tolal fvnds 2024 Grants payable 730, 599 730,599 10. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Restricted Restrlcted funds - funds - Be other Actlve 2025 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total 2025 Charitable activities 14,456,651 141.760 719.870 15,318,281 Restricted funds- Be Aclive 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds - Other 2024 2024 Total 2024 Charitable activities 13.564.397 91,774 623,215 14,279.386 Page 47 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmited by guarantee NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued) Summary by expenditiire type Staff costs Depreclation Other costs 2025 2025 2025 Total 2025 Charitable ath'vities 8,657,054 367,353 6,293,874 15,318,281 Staff costs Depreciation Other costs 2024 2024 2024 Total 2024 Charitsble activities 8,053,357 308.043 5.917,986 14,279,386 11. Analysis of expenditure by actlvities Activities undertaken directly 2025 Grant funding of activltles 2025 Support costs 2025 Total funds 2025 Charitable actiwties 14,296.544 735,354 286.383 16,318,281 Activities undertaken directly 2024 Granl funding ol activities 2024 Support costs 2024 Total funds 2024 Charitable activities 13,225,326 730,599 323,461 14,279, 386 Included within supporl costs above are govemance costs of £32,000 (2024.. f29,950). Page 48 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. Analysis of expenditure by actlvltles Icontlnued) Analysls of dlrect costs Total funds 2025 Activities 2025 Staff costs 8,657,054 367,353 1,233.720 146,897 120,690 22.495 204,746 50,031 47,167 119,257 140,811 957,449 3.378 317.593 35.354 242,938 127,017 238,875 235.466 90.468 285,372 (1,000) 604,394 49,019 8,657,064 367,353 1,233,720 146,897 120,690 22,495 204,746 50,031 47,167 119,257 140,811 957,449 3,378 317,593 35,354 242,938 127,017 238,875 235,466 90,468 285,372 (1,000) 604,394 49,019 Depreciation Rent, rates, heat and light Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising and marketing Sundries Facility hire Other staff costs Motor and travelling Repairs and maintenance Security costs Compuler costs Hiie of equipment Licenses and subscriptions Project delivery Freelancer costs Purchase of equipment Direct selling costs Delivery of libraries Profit on sale of assets Irrecoverable VAT Interest payable and similar charges 14,296,544 14,296,544 Page 49 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. Analysls of expendlture by actlvltles {contlnued) Analysls of direct costs (contlnued) Total funds 2024 AclNities 2024 staff costs 8.053.357 308,043 1,202, 544 133,884 90. 228 43, 506 189,818 30, 103 33,812 176. 828 150, 155 881,399 5, 883 219.983 60,401 175,872 96,535 226, 165 195. 522 10.tX)O 103.382 258, 532 (21,800) 547,518 53, 656 8.053,357 308,043 1. 202,544 133,884 90,228 43,506 189,818 30,103 33.812 176.828 150, 155 881,399 5.883 219.983 60.401 175.872 96,535 226. 165 195,522 10.000 103,382 258,532 (21,800) 547,518 53,656 Depreciatson Rent, rates, heat and light Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising and marketing Sundries Facility hire Other staff costs Motor and Iravelling Repairs and maintenance Security costs Computer costs Hire of equipment Licenses and subscripts'ons Project delivery Freelancer costs Purchase of equipment Sinking fund Direct selling costs Delivery of libraries Profit on sale of assets Irrecoverable VAT Interest payable and similar charges 13,225, 326 13, 225.326 Page So ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Auditor's remuneratlon 2025 2024 Fees payable to the Charitable Companys auditor for the audit of the Charitable Companys annual accounts Fees payable to the Charitable Companvs auditor in respect of: All non-audit services 32,000 29,950 7,100 5,000 13. Staff Costs Charilable Company 2025 Ghan"table Company 2024 Group 202S Group 2024 Wages and salaries Social secunty costs Contribution to defined contributs.on pension schemes 7.305,764 583,439 6, 788, 428 540. 113 7,305,764 583,439 6. 788.428 540.113 767,851 724.816 767,851 724,816 8,657,054 8,053, 357 8,657,054 8, 053,357 The average number of persons employed by the Chantsble Company during the year was as follows.. Group 2025 Group 2024 No. Total ernployees 402 396 The average headcount expressed as fulktime equivalents was.. Group 2025 Group 2024 No. Leisure, Health and Communities Education and Training Management and 5UPPOrt Libraries 156 164 23 31 20 32 217 225 Page 51 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13. Stsff costs lcontlnued) The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 vRs'. Group 2025 Group 2024 In the band £60,001- £70,000 In the band £80,001- £90,000 In the band £100.001- £110.000 In the band £110.001- £120.000 These employees are members of the defined benefit scheme. The key management personnel of the Charitable Company comprise the Chief Executive Officer. Director of Finance & Resource, Director of Be Active. Director of Marketing & Business Development, Directors of Operations, Director of Learning & Skills and the Directors of Community Health & Wellbeing. The total employee benefits of the key managemeni personnel were £675,799 {2024: £630.597). 14. Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL). During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incu￿ed (2024 - £NIL). Page 52 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 16. Tangible Ilxed assets Group Leasehold Plant, property equlpment & Flxtures & Sports Energy Improvement machlnery flttlngs equlpment Computer equlpment Total Cost or valuatlon At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 79,500 2,650,570 19,296 406,731 12,000 118,661 80,056 807,026 102,603 114,896 4,177,384 ,411 220,36S (75,827) 175,827) Al 31 March 2025 79,$00 2,669,866 418,731 198.716 909,629 45,480 4,321,922 Depreclallon Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year On disposals 442 5.300 1,778,576 221.444 295,482 38,683 6S,837 30,161 628,293 78,288 114,896 2,783,526 854 374,720 175,827) 175,827) At 31 March 2025 6,742 2,000,020 334.165 95,988 606,581 39,923 3,082,419 Page 53 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1S. Tanglble flxed assets (continued) Group Icontlnued) Leasehold Plant, property equiprnent & Fixtures & Sports Energy Improvement machinery flttlngs equlpment Computer equlpm8nt Total Net book value At 31 March 2025 73,758 669,846 84,666 102,728 303,048 5,557 1,239,503 Al 31 March 2024 79,058 871,994 111,249 52, 824 278. 733 1.393,858 Page 54 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guaranteel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. Tanglble flxed assets Icontlnued) Charltable Company Leasehold Plant, property equlpment & Flxtures & Sports Energy improvement machlnery fltllngg equlpment Computer equlpment Total Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 79,500 2,583,352 19,296 400,265 12,000 63,959 80,055 807,026 102,603 114,896 4,048,988 6.411 220,366 176.8271 (76,8271 At 31 MaTch 2025 79,500 2,602,648 412,265 144,014 909,629 46,480 4,193,526 Depreclatlon At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year On disposals 442 5,300 1,711,368 221,444 289,006 38,683 22,370 22,785 528,293 78,288 114,896 2,666,366 864 367,364 (76,8271 (75,8271 At 31 March 2025 5,742 1.932,802 327.689 45,155 606,581 39,923 2,957,892 Page 55 ACTIVE LUTON (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 15. Tanglble flxed assets (contlnuedl Charltable Company Icontlnued) Leasehold Plant, property equlpment & Flxtures & Sports Eneryy Improvement machlnery fittlngs equlpment Computer equlpment Total Net book value Al 31 March 2025 73,758 669,846 84,566 98,859 303,048 5,557 1,235,634 At 31 M8rch 2024 79, 058 871,994 111,249 41,589 278, 733 1, 382,623 Page 56 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Flxed asset Investments Investments in subsldlary companies Charltable Company Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 Prlnclpal subsldlaries The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Charitable Company: Name Company number Registered office or prlnclpal Prlnclpal actlvlty place of business Active Luton Enterprises 05509883 2nd Floor, Apex House 3¢>34 Upper George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU12RD Operates the bars and catering facilities at Active Luton's centres Class of shares Holding Included in consolidation Ordinary 1000A Yes The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were.. Name Income Expenditure ProfiU(Los5) I Surplusl (Deficit) for the year Net Ilabllltles Active Luton Enterprises 168.771 (166,713) 2,197 (184,103) Page 57 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17. Debtors Charitable Company 2025 Chan"t8ble Company 2024 Group 2025 Group 2024 Due wlthin one year Trade debtors Amounts owed by group undertakings Other deblors 218.093 518,822 218,093 216,904 28,073 347,847 516,013 264,678 33,580 357, 492 28,073 347,992 33, 580 361.013 Prepayments and acwed income 594,158 913,415 810,917 1,171.763 Page 58 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18. Credltors: Amounts falling due withln one year Charltable Company 2025 Chari18ble Company 2024 Group 2025 Group 2024 Trade creditors Other taxation and fjooal security Other credilors Pensions Accruals and deferred income 482,812 219,649 2,312 74.942 1,012.636 786.942 204,314 56,593 73.036 1,403. 759 479,874 219,649 2,312 74,942 1.004,098 781,113 204,314 56.592 73. 036 1,402, 591 1,792.351 2,524.644 1,780,875 2.517,646 Grant Income 2025 Actlvlty Income 2025 Grant Income 2024 Adivity Income 2024 DEFERRED INCOME Deferred income at 1 April 2024 Resources defe￿ed during the year Amounts released from previous periods 25,156 191,690 193,706 {25,156) (174,394) 123,091 25, 156 (123,091) 488.826 191,690 (488, 826) Deferred income at 31 March 2025 211.002 25. 156 191,690 Grant income is deferred if the Charitable Company is not entitled to the income until certain conditions are met.Updated Activity income is deferred rf the Charitable Company is not ents'tled to the income until the activty is provided. Page 59 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19. Provlslons Group and Charitable Company Sinking fund provision Al 1 April 2024 Additions 250,382 44,267 294,649 Following investment by the English Football Association in 2015 of the provision of a new 3G pitch al our Lea Manor site. Active Luton committed to be able to resurface the fac]lity. as necessary. This was expected to originally be completed In 2023. bLrt due to successful ongoing maintenance and following FA inspection, this is now planned for the summer of 2026. An updated estimate of this cost is £294.649. Active Luton is building a provision for this and is shown in the accounts as a Sinking Fund and Designated Reserve. As of March 2025, £294.649 has been provided. Security is provided by way of a legal charge over the property to which it relates. Page 60 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. Statement of funds Statement of funds - current year Balance at 31 March 2025 Balance at 1 April 2024 Transfers Inlout Income Expendlture Unrestrlcted fund5 Deslgnated funds Future capital expendttu Sinking fund 1.000,000 1250,3821 1.000,IXIO 2,000,000 1294,6491 (44.267) 749.618 144.267) 1.000.000 1.705,351 General funds General Fund 5,346.S19 14,822,156 (14,514,150) (1,000,000) 4,654,525 Total Unrestrlcted funds 6.096,137 14,822,156 (14,558,417) 6,359,876 Restrlcted funds Be Active 298,483 723,985 1719,870) 302,598 Restrlcted funds Other 56,020 155,500 1141,760) 69,760 Total of funds 6,450,fAO 15,701,641 115,420,047) 6.732,234 Page 61 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. Statement of funds (continued) Statement of funds - prior year 8alance al 37 M8rGh 2024 Balan￿ at l April 2023 Transfers in/out Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds Deslgnated funds Future capital expenditure Energy saving capital expenditure Sinking fund 500,000 1.000.000 750.000 (240,382) (750,000) (10,000) (250, 382) I,￿9,618 (10.QOO) (250,000) 749,618 General funds General Fund 4,498.013 14.301,481 (13. 702,975) 250,000 5,346,519 Total Unrestricted funds 5,507.631 14.301.481 (13. 712.975) 6,096, 137 Restricted funds Be Ath've 157, 746 763,952 (623, 215) 298,483 Restricted funds other 722 147.072 (91, 774) 56, 020 Total of funds 5.666.099 15.212.505 (14.427,964) 6,450, 640 Page 62 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20. Statefflent of funds Icontlnued) Purpose for the Deslgnated Funds: In the current year, the Board of Trustees has decided to designate £2m for future initiatives and investments acTOSS and outside of our main leisure sites. This wll include and support Active Luton's current strategic purpose and to grow Active Luton's reach in the future. This will include various gym improvements and developments. including the Hightown Community Centre Gym build, Gym refurbishment at Lewsey Sports Park. and further refurbishments planned for Lea Manor Recreation Centre. Other work planned indude5 developments at Stockwood Golf Centre following the allocation of a new 25-year lease to Active Luton from Luton Borough Council. Last year, t1m was held as a designated reserve for futufe investment initiatives in the leisure ￿teS including further gym investments at Inspire ￿ttich were completed dunng the year Purpose for the restrlcted funds: Two restricted funds are held. firstly the BeActive Fund of £302.598 wlH'th is the net posits'on carried forward of the Active Partnership for Bedfordshire that Active Lulon hosts. All aciivity is funded through Sport England. The other restricted fund of £69k is further funding received from Sport England under its Transition Funding for the delivery of physical actiwty to speufic targeted groups. Funding wa5 received but delivery is planned for the following financial year. 21. Summary of funds Summary of funds - Current year Balance at 31 March 2025 Balance at 1 April 2024 Transfers inlout Income Expendlture De&'gnated funds General funds Restricted funds - Be Ath've Restn'cted funds - Other 749,618 (44.267) 1.000.IK)O 6.346,519 14,822,156 114.514.150) (1,000,000) 298,483 723.985 (719,870) 56,020 155,500 (141.7601 1.705,351 4.654,525 302,598 69,760 6,450,640 15,701,641 115,420,047) 6,732,234 Page 63 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 21. Summary of funds {continuedl Summary of funds - prior year Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at l Apnl 2023 Transfers in/out Income Expenditure Designated funds General funds Restricted funds - Be Active 1,009.618 (10.000) 4.498,013 14.301,481 (13, 702. 975) 157. 746 763.952 (623, 215) 722 147.072 (91, 774) (250,000) 2&),000 749.618 5,346,519 298,483 56,020 Restricted funds - Other 5,666,099 15,212,505 (14.427.964) 6,450, 640 22. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year Restricted funds - Other 2025 Rèstricted funds - Be Active 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Current assets CreditLYS due within one year Provisions for liabilities and charges 1.239.503 7,207.373 {1,792,351) (294,649) 1,239.503 7.579.731 11,792,351) (294,649) 69,760 302,598 Total 6,359,876 69.760 302,598 ,732,234 Page 64 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued} Analysls of net assets between funds - prfor year Restricled funds - Be Aclwe 2024 Unreslricted Restricted funds funds- Olhef 2024 2024 Tolal funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets 1.393.858 7. 477.305 (2,524,644) (250,382) 1, 393,858 7,831,808 (2,524,644) (250,382) 56,020 298, 483 Creditors due wthin one year Provisions for liabilities and charges Total 6,096, 137 56,020 298, 483 6, 450,640 23. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating actlvities Group 2025 Group 2024 Net income for the year (as per Statement of Finanual Activities) 281,594 784,541 Adjustments for". Depreciation charges Dividends, interests and rents from investments Profit on the sale of fixed assets Decrease in stocks Decreasel(increase) in debtors (Decrease>lincrease in creditors Sinking fund 374,720 315,552 {217,322) {195,947) 11,000) (21,800) 76 12,739 319,257 (91,666) (732,293) 52,042 44,267 10,000 Net cash provlded by operatlng actlvltles 69,299 865.461 Page 65 ACTIVE LUTON IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 24. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Group 2025 Group 2024 Cash in hand 6.962.614 6,895, 358 Total cash and cash equivalents 6,962,614 6.895,358 2S. Analysls of changes in net debt At 1 April 2024 Cash flows At 31 March 2025 Cash al bank and in hand 6.895,358 67,256 6,962,614 6,895,358 67,256 6,962,614 26. Operatlng lease commitments At 31 March 2025 the Group and the Charitable Company had commitment5 to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows: Group 2025 Group 2024 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 202 2, 528 169 202 2,697 27. Members, Ilability Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while helshe is a member, or within one year after helshe ceases to be a member. such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before helshe ceases to be a member. Page 66 ACTIVE LUTON (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 28. Related party transactlons During the year the Active Luton recieved £64.947 {2024.' £62.652) from Iransaclions wlh ils trading subsidiary Acbve Luton Enterprises. At the year end, Active Luton VRS owed £216,904 (2024.. £264. 278). The balance is ￿paYable on demand and non-interest bearing. During the year the charitable company was invThced £Nil (2024." £840) for legal costs from Bates Wells LLP. an LLP where Paul Smilh (a fomier Trustee) is a partner. There were no amounts outstanding at the year end. During the year Mahmood Hussain, Femy Lester. Philippe Hucklesby. Wayne Culum and Nicola Monk all paid membership fees of £60 and Paul Seath paid £246 in membership fees all Trustees of the Charitable Company. There were no amounts outstanding at the end of the year. 29. Controlllng party There is no ultimate controlling party. The charitable company is controlled by the board of trustees. Page 67