COMPANY NO. 05207019
CHARITY NO. 1117138
Abbeycroft
Let's Love Life
ABBEYCROFT LEISURE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
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1311212024
COMPANIES HOUSE
ANNUAL REPORT
A07
#182
FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Abbeycroft Leisure
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
CONTENTS
PAGE
Welcome from the Chlef Executive
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Audltorfs report to the members
25
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities
29
Group and Charlty Balance Sheets
30
Consolldated Statement of Cash Flows
32
Notes to the financial statements
33

Abbeycroft Lelsure
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS lor the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustees & Dirertors
Sarah Howard M8E {Chairl
David Howells FCCA (Vice Chalr}
Simon Burton
Marie Mills
Timothy Mutum
John Turnbull
Slr Robert Wales
Rosemary Mason
Kate Vaughton
Willlam Wright (Appointed 25 April 20241
Chlef Executive
Warren Smyth
Company Sttretary
Lynda Pope FCCA
Re8lstered Office
Abbeycroft Leisure
Haverhill Lelsure Centre
Ehrin85hausen Wav
Haverhlll
Suffolk
C89 OER
Audltors
Price Bailey LLP
Tennyson House
Cambridge Business Park
Cambridge
CB4 OWZ
8ankers
National Westminster 8ank PLC
7 Cornhlll
Buryst Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 IAX
Uoyds Bank
30 Market Hlll
Sudbury
COIO 2EL
Sollcltors
Winckworth Sherwood
Mlnerva House
5 Montague Close
London
SEI 9BB
Ashtons Legal
Fomham Business Court
The Log Barn
Fomham St Martin
IP31 ISL
Senlor Manaiers
The Leadershlp Team conslsts of
the following posts:
Chlef Executive
Strateglc Dlrertor
Flnance Director
Operatlons Dlrertor
Warren Smyth
Karen Polnts
Lynda Pope FCCA
Tracey Loynds

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for the year ended 31 March 2024
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR & CHIEF EXEcunvE
202312024 was another busy year for Abbeycroft and once again a great deal has been achieved. These achievements are
down to the hard work of the team5 across the or8ani5ations who commit themselves to everythlng that Abbeycroft does.
Thls is no small feat given the breadth and scale of the services provided addressin8 physlcal health, mental health, antl-
soclal behavlour, food poverty, rural Isolation, and community development.
Whilst the year has been full of achievemenls Outlined further In thls report. we have also faced some challenges. Whilst
the utilities market has seen costs soften in year, they remain hi8h. This combined with Increased recrltltment and suppller
costs has continued to be challenging, not only for Abbeycroft but also for our customers and communities.
We have contlnued to Innovate to meet these challenges head on, and It Is rewardlng to see that our core servlces
tontlnue to be popular with attendances 8rowln8 to 1.9 milllon vlslts and the comblned products ofswlm academy and
membership 8rew by 8%with the family membership 8ainin8 real popularity.
Once agaln. our core stakeholders West Suffolk Councll and Babergh Dlstrlct Councll have contlnued to provide great
support. West Suffolk Councll provlded extra flnanclal supportfor swSmmin8 pools and both counclls worked In
partnership to submit bids to the national Swlmmlng Pool Support Fund, administered by Sport England, for revenue and
capital support, with all bids seeing success.
Abbeycroft continues to work In partnership wlth a broad range of or8anisatSons. It Is pleasing to see the work belne
undertaken wlth the health system grow. The partnership with West Suffolk NHS Foundatlon Trust has seen the pathways
assoclated wlth pulmonary rehabllltatlon, frallty and other condltlons thrive wlth demand exceedlng original expectatlons.
Evaluation confirms the effectiveness ofthe pro8ramme.
Working in partnership with both local authoritles, West Suffolk Alllance and West Suffolk Foundation Trust a new model
for the delivery of Healthy Lifestyle support to local communities has emer8ed. This involves Abbeycroft taking on a kev
delivery role asslstlng in the development of the 5ep4ice more generally.
The role of our Actlve Communlties Team has contlnued to grow. They have worked with a range of Stakeholders,
partlcularly Actlve Suffolk and the West Suffolk Alllance to deliver a broad range of actlvlty ran8in8 from supportin8 schools
and rural communities to be more active. through to programmes that address social isolation and Anti-social Behaviour
through the teen chlll out sessions.
The Explore Outdoor Educatlon Programme Is thrlvlng and expandlng wlth dellvery Includlng Forest Schools, Family Park
Cookln8 Programmes. School Actlvlty Days, Adventure Days and Duke of Edlnburgh Programmes.
This report shines a light on all the work undertaken and really articulates our purpose- Be Healthyi Llve Lon8er and Have
Fun.
Sarah Howard MBE
Chalr of Trustees
Warren Smyth
Chlef Exe¢utlve

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The Trustees are pleased to present thelr annual report together wlth the flnancial statements of Abbeycroft Lelsure for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governin
documen
Abbeycroft Lelsure Is a Charltable Company Umited by Guarantee {re8iStered number 052070191 and governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 16 August 2004. The Charitable Company began trading on l April 2005 and
therefore these accounts present the results for the eighteenth year of tradin8. Charitable Status was awarded to the
Charltable Company by the Charity Commission on S December 2006 (charity number 11171381 and as such the accounts
have been prepared In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice
Charlties ISORP FRS102) and the
Companies Art 2006. The objects of the Charitable Company were amended and adopted as the new objects on the 20
October 2016. Currently the only Members of the Charitable Company are the Trustees although the Articles of Association
do provlde for a wider membership with the approval of the Trustees.
The board completed a governance revlew durlng 2019 using the Charlty Governance Code for Larger Charltles. The revlew
resulted in an actlon plan that was adopted by the board. A CommSttee Structure was established following this review and
wa5 reviewed a8ain in 2023 resulting in the development of a new Strategy Commlttee that replaced the Marketlng and
Operations Committee. Therefore, there are now four cornmittees that support the full board in managing and overseeln8
the charlty as follows,.
Flnance and Audlt
Organisatlonal Developrnent Commlttee
Strategy Committee
Health & Safety Commlttee
nt of Twste
As set out In the Artlcle5 of Assoclatlon the Board of Trustees must comprlse at least three and not more than twelve
Indlvlduals. Local Authority Persons shall be entitled to apply to be a Trustee Sn the event of a vacancy on the Board, however
they shall not have an automatic right to be appointed as a Trustee. One third of the appointed Trustees must retire at the
Annual General Meetln8 {AGMI but shall be ellgible for re-appointment, those longest In office resigning first.
In
urtion and Train n
There Is an Informal Inductlon process for new Trustees, each one meetlng wlth the Chalr of the Board prlor to attendln8
thelr flrst full board meetlng. Copies of the Charitable Companrfs Memorandum and Articles of Assoclatlon and business plan
are made available to the new Trustee. During the first Board meeting the new Trustee will meet key employees and the
other Trustees. Trustees are also provided with 3 copy of the Charity Commission publlcation CC3 The Essential Trustee".
Further training Opportunities are also Identlfied throughout the year and various trustees will attend seminars provlding
feedback at relevant board meetings.
anlsatl
The Board of Trustees admlnisterthe Charitable Company. The Board meets at least fourtimes a year for a full Board meetin8.
Four Standing sub-committees have been established to support the full board, a5 Outlined in earller in this sectlon.
The Trustees appoint a Chief Executive to manage the day-to-day operations of the Charitable Company. To facilitate
effective operations. the Chief Executive has delegated authorityfor operatlonal matters includin8 finance, employment, and
day to day management of the organisatlon wlth support from a Senior leadership team Including a Flnance Dirertor, an
Operations Director. and a Strategic Director. The Board is responsible for the employment and terms and condltlons of the
Chief Executive and 8eneral pay and remuneration terms of all employees Includingthe senior leadership team. When setting
pay, reference is made to salary surveys and industry benchmarks.

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The Board's work in this area is supported by the Organisational Development Commlttee that focuses on:
terms & conditions
pensions
pay and benefits.
advising on the development of an effective staff Structure
employment practices.
Responslbility for recruitment and pay for operational and management staff is delegated to the Chief Executive.
abled Perso
The Charitable Company will employ disabled people when they are suitable for a particular vacancy and every effort Is made
to ensure that they are given full and fair consideratlon when such vacancies arlse. Abbeycroft is recognised as a Oisability
Confident Employer.
The Charltable Company set up Abbeycroft Enterprises Llmited on 30 January 2017, Thls is a privale company Ilmited by
shares. of which the Charitable Company owns 100%. Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited be8an operations on the 4 April 2017
and primarily operates the catering facilities in the Lelsure Centres occupied by Abbeycroft Leisure. This trading subsidiary
glft alds all taxable proflts to Abbeycroft Lelsure.
late
West Suffolk Council and Babergh Dlstrict Council are significant partners and contrlbute to the delivery of sporting facllities
In West Suffolk and Babergh by providing funding to the Charitable Company in the form of a management fee and utllltles
support. Thls fundlng also supports the work ofthe Charitable Company In the communlty by enabling residents to take part
In sportln8 events outslde of the Lelsure Centres. 80th Counclls promote the Charltable Companrfs actlvitles by advertlslng
the Lelsure Centres and activltles on thelr webslte and withln other promotlonal materlal. A summary of transactlons wlth
these Counclls Is set out In note three to the Flnanclal Statements.
Objertlves and Actlvltles
The objects of the Charitable Company are:
to provide or a5SlSt in the provision of facilities In the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time
occupation of individuals available to the public at large, save for special facilities being provided for those who
have need of such by reason of thelr youth, age, Infirmity or disability, poverty, or social circumstances with the
object of Improvln8 thelr conditions of life,. andlor
to promote community participation in healthy recreatlonal actlvltles and understandlng of the beneflts of a
healthy active lifestyle, by the provislon of facilities for the playin8 of runnin8, cyclin8 and walking.
to provide or a55iSt in the provision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the comrnunity without
distinction, Including use for meetings, lectures, and classes andlor other forms of recreation and leisure time
occupatlon with the object of improvlng the conditlons of life for all those who use the facilities." andlor
to promote the edutation of puplls or students In schools or e5tabli5hments for further or higher education by the
provision or assistance In the provision of facllitles for physical education and development, including Eames or
sports equipment. courses, lecture5. demonstrations, and coaching; andlor
to promote the education of the public through the provision of facilities for performin8 arts; andlor
to advance the education of the public through the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architertural
importance. andlor
pursue such other charitable purposes as the Trustees In thelr absolute discretion shall determine.

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Public benefit
In dellverln8 these objectives and developing actlvitles for the forthcoming year the Trustee5 have considered the Charity
Commission 8uldance on public benefit and fee charglng. Abbeycroft Lelsure relles on a management fee and the Income
generated from fees and charge5 to cover Its operatlng costs. In setting the level of fees and charges and concessions for the
actlvitles on offer the Charitable Company considers accesslbillty to the facilities and artivities for those on low incomes.
The main activities for the year are the promotion of health and wellbeing through the provislon of education, training and
support as well as encouraging soclal Interactlon wlthln the community.
The mlsslon and core values for the organlsatlon were updated In 2022 and these are:
Purpose
To help people 8e Healthy, Llve Longer, Have Fun
PEOPLE
Improving quality and outcomes through collaboratlon
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Central to our communlties, health and wellbeing
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Wldenln8 Participatlon wlth1rn38lnation and energy
Values
Integrlty
Honesty, no alternative agenda
Prlde
We encourage bellef and celebrate achlevements.
Communlty
Everyone Is Important, everyone is Invited.
Teamwork
We support each other for a bigger outcome.
The key actlons employed to achleve the Charitable Companvs objectives are to:
dellver hl8h quality lelsure faclllties and provide customers with tallored expert advlce at an affordable prlce,
create opportunities for people to take part In sport and leisure actlvities in 8roups to enhance general wellbein8,
encourage support and friendship and create a sense of belonging for members of the community,
create and manage relationshlps with key partners and stakeholders to ensure that the Charitable Company15
aware of and can contribute to relevant initiatives taking place elsewhere Sn the community.
work In partnerships that add value to the organisation and improve the services available to the community,
organise and engage in local, regional. and national initiatives to further enhance the opportunities available to
partlclpate In sport and physlcal activity,
ensure that the facilitles and actlvities on offer are accesslble to all sectlons of the comrnunlty,
ensure continuous Smprovement is achieved throughout the organisation.
Abbeycroft offers several competitive membership packages to customers ofthe leisure facllitles. comprislng accesstofitness
studios. swimming pools. and exercise class programmes. Concesslonary rates exist for students, senior citizens, people with
disabilities, the unemployed and people on low income. There is a wide range of pay and play activitie5 at each Centre as
well as weekly sessions run especially for the over fifties, adults with disabilities, and children. In addition to this Abbeycroft
has also developed relationshlps with other organisations that work with indlviduals who have limited financial resources to
provide free access to traditional leisure ceThtre artivitie5.

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The organisation also provides facilities for outdoor sports such as football and hockey enabling clubs to train and compete
in local leagues throughoutthe season. The Charitable Company Works in partnership with several stakeholders to offerthese
opportunities.
The Health and Wellbeing, Artive Communlties and Explore Outdoor teams or83nlse a wide range of outreach activities so
that those communities who have difficulty accessin8 le15ure facilities based in the main settlements still get the opportunity
to en8age in sport and physlcal activity. The teams also access several local, county, re8ional and national inltlatlves to raise
the profile of physical actlvity and offer more opportunity for participation within the local communlty with some of these
services being made available free of char8e.
STRATEGIC REPORT
HIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
202312024 proved to be a successful year for the organlsatlon and once again a 8reat deal has been achieved. Whllst the
year has been full of achievements. the utilities market cost5, increased cost of recruitment, hyperinflation and supplier
cost Increases have continued to be challenging. Despite these, it Is rewardlng to see that our core services continue to be
popular with the famlly membershlp galnlng real popularlty and we are pleased to report some excellent achlevements and
performance,
OUR IMPAcr
The services and programmes provided by Abbeycroft generated £7.8m social value supportlng physlcal and mental health,
subjectlve wellbelng, Indlvidual development, soclal and community development.
Our 12 facllltles. located In 10 communltles. recelved In excess of 1.9rn vlslts for a broad ran8e of actlvltles. pro8ramrnes and
Inltlatlves. Thls was generated by 66,000 Indlvldual customers usin8 our facilities wlth 49% of those achlevln8 at least 30
mins of physical activity per week.
The Swlm Academy Programme saw In 7,000 Indivlduals learnlnB to swim In year.
The organlsation remalns a strong local employer with 346 people employed {191 FfE).
The organisation continued to invest to improve services wlth £300.000 Invested In capltal expendlture,
HEALTH & WELLBEING
A(¢1￿ Llvln8
Thls programme Is a unlque, award-wlnnlng Exerclse Referral Scheme desl8ned to support people to Increase thelr physlcal
activlty levels and Improve thelr health. Thls Initlative Ss a partnership between Abbeycroft, West Suffolk NHS Foundation
Trust and Allied Health Professionals. The programme covers a wide range of health conditions including pulmonary health.
strength and balance, cardiac recovery, rehabilitative swimming, and personalised Exercise on Referral from a wide range of
health professlonals.
Teams across West Suffolk work in partnership to embed physlcal actlvlty Into patSent pathways. By provldlnE a pathway for
Indlvidua15 from acute and medicalised Intervention to embed a sustainable level of physical artivity, patients continue to
receive support to remain active once they no longer need to remain under the actlve care of the NHS.
Statistics & Outcomes:
The seThtice has seen the following numbers for the year Aprll 2023 to Marth 2024:
2897 (2004 221231
Client referrals Ilncludlng ineliglble, unprocessed, rejectedl
1109
Clients participating in seNice Istarted an activlty- some clients will attend an inltial
appointment and note return)
Client attendances recorded {recorded attendance with Abbeycroft facilities)
Clients completed 24-week assessment (attended regular artivity throughout)
32.880115,248 22123)
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596
Clients continue doing something {known clients continulng Including those from prior years in
pald actlvlty at Abbeycroft facilities)
68.9% {61% 22123) improved thelr Short Warwlck-Edlnburgh Mental Wellbelng Scale well-belng score. The
average improvement was from a baseline of 25 to a score of 30 at 24 weeks (20% increase).
55% of participants had seen an Increase In the level of physical activity at 24 weeks. There was a slgnlflcant
reduction in the number of people with a low score161% decrease) and a 66% increase in those with a hi8h score
i.e. becoming more artive.
75% of participants increased their number of metabolically active minutes per week. The average increase was
175% from 955 to 2632 metabolically active minutes per week.
62.1% of participants had reduced the amount of time they spent sitting per week. The average number of
minutes spent sitting decreased from 436 to 300, a 31.2% decrease.
56% of partlcipants at 24 weeks were stlll partlclpatlng.
Embedded In the pathway are a range of strength and balance classes and the outcomes for these are a5 follows..
87.S% of 40 at patlents reported fewer concerns about falling at the end of 24 weeks.
45% of referred Individuals are still participating
33% have completed the programme.
Of 256 participants with data available at 24 weeks. 55% had seen an increase In the level of physlcal actlvlty.
Of the 256 participants wlth data avallable, I77{68.￿Al saw an Improved well-beln8 score.
Quotes:
here ore so many things I con do now thot I couldn't do before ond I don'tfeelos though I'm going tosollanymore,
so my confidence has Improved 05 well as my mobllity. Abbeycroft staff ore omozing ond the whole groupfeel the
same obout them. plus we'veformed o lovelyfriendship ond meet outside of the sessions which is a bonus."
Heofth Pathways partlclpant
The programme was Independently evaluated thls year wlth the headllne outcome beln8.
The main message Is that acute hospltal referral pathways to lelsure provlders slgnlflcantly Improve patient well-beln&
physlcal activlty and falls rlsk; and are affordable, adaptable across conditions and show hl8h retentlon.
Good Boost
Abbeycroft, as part of the Government's Healthy Agein8 Challen8e, throu8h UKactive, is part of a consortlum that dellvered
an innovative Industrial research project to support the NHS help people as they age. Its aim Is to Iransform gyms and pools
into community musculoskeletal hubs11.e. rehabllitatlon for knee, hip and backl. It also alms Is to reduce health Inequalltles
nd the burden on the NHS by provldlng local, supported, self-management opliuns for people to better malntain mobllity,
physical function and reduce paln through actlvity dellvered closer to their home.
This has involved Abbeycroft operating Good Boost whlch has been developed to support people liwng with a wide range of
physical health conditions to maximize their supported self-management and wellbelng. Good Boost technology support Ilve
classes and 1-2-1 sessions for personalised therapeutic exercise and rehab, on land and in waterwith Ai prescription delivered
through individual device5 (iPad5).
Abbeycroft worked in partnershlp wSth Allied Health Professlonal physiotherapy teams to Identify patlents and refer dlrectlv
into our servlce. In just a 4-month pilot period the results have been extremely positive:
Statistics:
301
Referrals
Active Users
1679 Total Attendances
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Quote:
his programme hos changed my life. IYS improved my confidence enormously- I now drive ogoin and I've made o close
network offriends, ond we support eoch other. l even went on holiday on my own which, ot my oge. I wos veryproud of.-
Wendy
Health Pathways particlpant
Artlve Mums- Antenatal Care Programme
Actlve Mums alms to Insplre murns to be the best they can be by looklng after themselves. to give their babies, the best start
in life possible. Combining physical activity. health, and well-being information within antenatal care. to improve birth
outcomes and wellbeing among a cohort of pregnant women In Suffolk. This is achieved throu8h delivery of 3 12-week
programme whlch embeds principles of behaviour change and physical activlty- while providing mothers with contlnulty of
care with the midwlfes.
This creates not only one healthier person but a whole family, significantly Improvln8 the physlcal and mental wellbelng of
overweight pregnant women resulting In a positive birthing experience for mother and baby whilst instilling values of good
health far beyond bSrth.
Abbeycroft was successful wlth a bld through Suffolk County Councll to fund dellvery of 7 on8oln8 pro8rammes across West
Suffolk supportln8 up to 168 expectln8 mothers with wellbelng and physlcal actlvlty support and advlce.
Statlstlcs & Outcomes:
Mode of blrth
79%
Vaginal blrths lup from 75%)
21%
C-sec {down from 39.4% C-sec rate for East of England Commlsslonlng reglon NHS Maternlty Stali5tlcs 2022-23)
Breast Feedln8
83%
Breast fed as first feed (72.9% NHS En8lènd Maternlty Statlstlcs 2022-231
91%
Breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks
Mental Wellbelng
67%
Malntalned or Improved thelr Short Warwlck-Edlnburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale well-beln8 score.
*Those that were not able to breast feed at first feed were stlll able to establlsh feeding after blrth whlch Is a huge shlft from
the re8lonal avera8e. Prevalence of breast feedlnB at 6-8 weeks East of England average Is 55.4% Jan 2024 Offlce for Health
improvements and disparities (formerly Public Health England).
Place Based Workln8
Physical activity and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do, and not one size fits all. We are prlvlleged to be able to
support the development and Implementatlon of innovatlve community physlcal actlvity assets throu8h a place-based
approach. We Identlfy that not all assets are accesslble In our facllitles, and are best placed within communities, this Is
encompassed through strong. trusted, and localised partnershlps. Our ambition Is being community focussed, dellverln8
together, and creatin8 Opportunities to acce55 physical activity and improve health and wellbelng.
We have a local physlcal activity speclallst working in three of our communlties- Haverhlll. Mildenhall and Sudbury. These
actlve community offlcers work with thelr local communitles as well as partners to identify need and eneryi- for example
our activator in Haverhill identified a need with Kedington Parish Council for a Fit Villages initiative. and by linklng in them
wlth Actlve Suffolk was able to facilltate the delivery if a very popular Pilates activity in the village. In Sudbury a need was
identified for activity with the Bridge Project.
The Active Communities team have also delivered activities like Stsnd Tall-, Waiting Well (support for those on NHS waiting
lists), and Strength and Balance classes, as well as some of the work highlighted below-
Free Aecess Pllots
Abbeycroft Leisure Is extremely proud to support as many members of the community as it can, offering access to our
facilities. 716 Home Start users accessed an Abbeycroft facility, in addition to Abbeycroft allowing rough sleepers free access
where they might simply enjoy a warm shower or somewhere safe to rest. Working with Suffolk County Council's Children
and Youn8 People's Services Abbeycroft Leisure support care leavers, a programme offering 6 months free gym access for

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care leavers aged 16yrs+, identified as benefiting from takin8 part in physical actlvity In the gym/swim environment, and
referred by their support worker.
Together Tuesda
To8ether Tuesday at Hadlei8h Pool & Lelsure Centre is a group for people of all abllities and all 38es In the local community.
Whether they have physical or mental disabllities or have seen or unseen conditions such as dementla, we can provide an
afternoon that enhances their quality of life. Staff and volunteers are there to help them feel as safe as possible and where
appropriate lend a listening ear. We offer artivities such as table cricket, boccia, chair-based exercises. quizzes and bingo.
Several special events also run throughout the year suth as vislting the theatre, a fish and chip lunch or pancakes on Shrove
Tuesdav.
Statlstl¢s:
45 sessSons
387 attendee5
9941829 22123) Total throughout (includes volunteer5, carers and Indlvlduals}
Quote:
"I come along to Jill's group tTogether Tue5dayl as It 8ives me and my husband the chance to meet new people and socialise
In new surroundings. I never knew a group like this takes place at a leisure centre and I'm so Blad It does. My husband has
early-onset dementla. and the actlvltles for both him and l are wonderful. Jill and the volunteers are always on hand to help,
and It glves me a rest too".
Sportlng Memorles
Sportin8 Memorles sesslons are run at both Kingfisher & MSldenhall Hub and are free to attend. We welcome everyone over
the age of 50 and use sports-based reminiscence resources and develop collectlons from local 8roups that rekindle those
very speclal sporting memories and events. Sesslons also Incorporate approprlate promotlon of gentle exerclse and physical
activity within a fun and relaxed environment.
The network Is part of the Sportlng Memorles Foundatlon, the world's first charlty dedicated to sports remlnlscence and
physlcal actlvltles, supportln8 older people to corne together In thelr communltles.
QUOTES:
"l ob501utely lovesudburysportlng Memorles-lys Just the group I've been looklngfor, meeting up with monydlJAerentpeople
ond enjoying the company of both ladies and men, with no borrlers os to who Is welcome".
Sportln8 Memories
Partlclpant, Sudbury
"I love havlng o bit of timeout here, reloxlng & oenerolfy chllllng, no soclal medla, no ema115 and just rememberlng whot Is
Important in life."
Sportlng Memorles
Participant, Sudbury
e're now getting upword oA60 people eoch week and we hove some excellent guests Oll delivering somethlng useful and
stimulating for the oudience. There is o definite comaroderie withln this group ond I'm very proud of whot we've achieved
here."
Andy Read - Sporting Memories Coordinator, Sudbury
HAF- Hollday Actlvlty and Food Pro8ramme
Research has shown that the school holidays can be pressure points for some famllies. For some children that can lead to
holiday experience gap. Children from low-income households are..
less likely to access organised outqof-school activities.
more likely to experience 'unhealthy holiday5. in terms of nutrition and physical health.
more likelyto experience social isolation.
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The holiday activitles and food IHAFI programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities and free childcare places to
chlldren from low-income families In our communities, benefiting their health, wellbeing and le3rnSn8. Free sesslons are
primarily for young people who are entitled to means tested free school meals. Other children may be accepted if they meet
certain eligibility criteria. Young people must live in Suffolk or attend a school in Suffolk.
Funding for Summer, Christmas and Easter holiday sessions are provided by the Department of Educatlon In partnership with
Suffolk County Council, Baber8h and Mid Suffolk Dlstrict Councils, East Suffolk Council and West Suffolk Council as part of the
Suffolk Holiday Activity Programme. To ensure there is a provision in the half terms term holiday, Abbeycroft works with
large range of funders, donors. and partners to be able to offer valuable support to families and chSldren throughout the
year, making us the only provider to do so.
Famlly Park Cooklng
Our unlque Family Park Cooklng provldes famllies wlth a whole day of actlvlty and outdoor cooklng experlence around
campflre. They leave wlth a food box and reclpe cards to encoura8e cooking healthy. affordable meals together at home. The
days are run over 15 venues, offering the opportunity to families over a large part of Suffolk. We have adapted the
pro8ramme and now working wilh local authorities are provlding a successful after school variation to provide educatlon and
support to familles durlng terrn time.
Free Swlm & Lunch
Abbeycroft offered limlted Free swimmlng spaces includlng lunch to support chSldren and their families entitled to free school
meals andlor through discretionary places. The free swim Initlatives ran throu8hout the school summer holidays provlding
ellglble children wlth Free access to the selerted sessions at our participating pools.
Reducln8 Isolatlon wlth Food (RIFI and the Bury St Edmunds Festlve Food Projert
RIF has been running since 2020 and now runs throughout the throuihout the year. Our Explore Outdoor team works I
partnership with West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds Town Councll, and the Bury St Edmunds Rlckshaw to provlde heat-
at-home meals for people livin8 In isolation or hardship. During Christmas 2023 we provided over 200 "heat at home.
Christmas meals, alon8 With hampers put together with donations from local buslnesses and the community, delivered by
volunteers to adults livlng alone In Bury St Edmunds. The project runs year-round deliverin8 about 80 meals cooked by
students at West Suffolk Colle8e every 2 months.
The Bury St Edmunds Festlve Food Project Is funded by Bury St Edmunds Town Council, as well as the RIF meals, they also
provided SO Christmas Family Food boxes for local families In financial hardship as well as 400 packs of low-cost Christmas
meal recipe cards that were distributed free of char8e from the library, Citizens Advice Bureaux, Lelsure Centre and the Town
Council.
Chrlstmas Famlly Food Boxes
As part ofthe HAF programme and with additionalfundinE fromTown Councilswewereableto provide 685 ingredlent boxes
for families in financial hardship right across Suffolk. Each famlly received all Ingredlents for a Christma5 Dinner and Boxin8
Day lunch for a family of four. along with recipe card5 and online video5.
Quote:
..myfomily wouldn't hove had o Christmas dinner to eot due tofinoncial struggles since the cost of living. The p051tion my
family is in, iys either keep wami or eat a Chrlstmos dinner. I connot thank you enoughfor providing this amazingfood box.
This has imparted, positivefy, more thon you willewer know. Thonk you.
Adventure Days
A full day of fun for chlldren a8ed 8-12yrs. Action-packed, safe, structured actlvlties With fresh air In abundance, all under the
careful eye of experienced outdoor instructors. Activities include axe throwin& fire-li8htin& swimmin& archery, catapult
building and Geocachin8 and more, with breakfast and lunch included.
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Teen Challenge Days
Run for young people aged 11-16yrs, every session includes new and challen8in8 actlvities. Sesslons are based in Abbeycroft
Lelsure Centres and everyone that attends gets a free hot lunch as well as the opportunity to take part in at least two ofour
awesome activities.
ststlstlcs & Outcomes
Over 1000 food boxes 8iven out to local families In 2023124
Over 100.(M)O portions provided since 2020.
25 + venues used to support the local communlties.
90% offamilies cook one ofour recipes at least once a month.
Over 75% parents report the sesslons Improve their children's confidence.
Over 50% of adults report the 5esslon5 Improve their own confldence.
Quotes
"We hodsuch o lovely time ot the Jamily pork cooklng sesslon. We enjoyed cooking o meal, boking bread and Spending time
with the other Jomilies. Thefood glven to U5 wlll save u5 money this week and a trlp to the supermorket. The girls are very
exclted to do the recipes this week. It's been o greot experiencefor us."
"Ma55ivelyl No screen timefor the boys made newlriends, hod new experiences ond was exclted to try newloodsfrom the
box. They both trled the lunch ond loved It which Is mossivefor my two. It coteredfor both thelr needs ond wos so well
organlsed whlch helped my son too,"
he doy wos o blg help to us os oAamlly. It was oAunJllled day ofvorlous octlvltles. Some of whlch we have never trled
belore. Not only did we get to do somefun activitie5, we prepored ond cookedfood on thefire. eot our creations, we leornt
a lot. It wos o very educotionolexperience as well. As a bonus we had lots left It provided us with onother meol. Thejood
boxes orefontostic, eosy tofollow, full ojdelicious healthyfoods ondsoves us money so we con do someAun hollday
activities with the money we hove saved. We loved attending and ore excitedfor the next sesslon."
KEEP ACTIVE
Keep Actlve Is a communlty-based physlcal activlty programme deslgned to SUPPOrt the health and well-belng ofolder
adults. The pro8ramme aim5 to encourage regular physlcal activlty, social engagement, and overall wellness among the
ageing population across West Suffolk & Babergh District. The Programme Includes a broad range of actlvlty includlng..
Low-lmpart Aerob1￿. Classes focus on Improvlng cardiovascular health without putting excessive straln on Jolnts.
Aqua-based classes: Sesslons desl8ned to enhance muscle strength and bone denslty, crltlcal for malntaining mobility.
Wellbeln8 Walks: In partnershlp wlth Ramblers 8roup walks based at our lelsure centres vlsltlng local parks and tralls to
promote soclal Interactlon and physlcal activity.
Lelsure Club(s): Fun, engaging sesslons providing recreatlonal artivities and sports to keep participants active and
connerted.
Walking Sports: age-appropriate sports like netball & football to encourage friendly camaradeiie and getting back into
sport.
Statlstlcs & Outcomes:
6 locations across Suffolk.
17 Total activity group types Iconslsts of 8 Indlvldual a<(ivity 8roups)
Totsl attendances 2023-2024: 8.595
Over 95% of adults suggest attending Keep Active sessions reduces isolation.
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QUOTES:
"I love these sessions1 Not just becouse It keeps me o blt octive but becouse it's something to lookforward to eoch week and
Ifeel part of the community agoin"
"It's very easy when you live olone tofeel Isoloted. so belng port ol o group definitely helps and we hove a good old chin-
wog, over a cuppa during the 5e55ion."
INCLUSION & TACKLING INE
UALITIES
Valuing people's differences and ensurinÉ everyone istreated equally and supported In their communsty Is part of our DNA.
We meet the needs of the entire community. People who are socially excluded or face barriers to participation. Sncludlng
poverty, disablllty or geography often have poorer health outcomes. so we believe in offering opportunities to lead healthier
Ilves to everyone wlthln our communlty.
Blg Sport- Buryst Edmunds
The Bl8 Sport Club Is an Incluslve artlvlty group that allows people with disability and long-term health conditions to take
part in specialised sport5 and physical activity. The aim Is to tackle inequalitles and increase physical activity levels for
participants with additional needs.
Bury St Edmunds Lelsure Centre offer sesslons every Frlday whlch Include a multltude of sports and physlcal actlvltles such
as badmlnton, football, table tennls, new a8e curlin8. boccla and exercise to muslc. Partlclpants can choose from any or all
the activities we offer durin8 the day, to help increase movemenl, Improvin8 50clal Interaction, and mental health.
The Big Sport Club is a fun and soclal environment; speclally tralned coachlng staff are at hand to teach and dellver new and
exciting activities each week.
Thls Is Inltiatlve 55 dellvered by Abbeycroft, In partnershlp wlth Inspire Social Care SeNSces. The Bl8 Sport Club has been
funded by Active Suffolk's Together Fund.
Bl8 Sport-sudbury In Partnershlp wlth the Brldge Projert
Thls Inltlative also runs In partnershlp wlth The Bridge Project In Sudbury. The alm Is to work with their students and tutors
to offer appropriate artivilies to encourage movement. achievement. and wellbeing. The students are offered a secure and
nurturing environment to build confidence in taklng part in sport and activity, when mainstream settlngs would normally
be unavailable to them, therefore promoting personal growth.
Statlstlcs & Outeomes:
Total Throughout: 694
100% of partlcipants felt happler after attending a Bi8 Sports session and enjoyed takln8 part In the actlvitle5.
100% of participants made newfriend5 at Big Sport5 5e5sions.
88% of participants felt more confident about being active after taking part in Bi8 Sport sessions.
97% of partlclpants felt more fit and healthy because they attended Blg Sports se55ions.
Feedback:
"It's lots ofAun, the stollot the sessions are lovety too..
-1 enjoy keepingfit"
-1 wish the sessions were longerf
"Sometimes Ifeel anxiou5, butAlex helps me-.
"I love doing exercise with mylriends because it make5 mefeel reloxed and hoppy-.
-1 like doing octivity because it keeps mefeeling less achy ond doing It in thls gmup15 jUStJun because everyone is so nice ond
friendly."
Blg Sportportlclpants
orking with Abbeycroft hos been such o pleosure ond they have 05siSted us with so many things. including securing the
lunding from Active Suffolvs Together Fund. Abbeycroft h05 brought so much knowledge and understonding of what our
students need to this project, so we're thrilled with this portnership. A lotof ourstudents don't have the opportunity to go to
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gyms orfitness Aacilities so offering them something like thls Is gentle ond Informol and beneficial for their physicol ond
mentol health."
Honnah Seymour
Student andservlces Manager. The Brldge Projert
Stand Tall~
StandTall~ Is a free 8-week pro8ramme for 11-19-year-olds desl8ned to support thelr wellbeln8 and develop emotlonal
resilience, dellvered by Abbeycroft Lelsure wlth Suffolk Mlnd. The pro8ramme provides a rnechanlsm for young people to
identify their own wellbeing needs and goals wlth slgnposting to further support services. The workshop5 provide wellbeln8
education and practlcal support alon85ide physical activity to keep youn8 people healthy, physically, and mentally.
The core alm to support youn8 people to understand more about keeplng a healthy mlnd. experience the benefits of being
active in a small social group, help improve low feelings, anxiety, stress, or lack of motivation and Improve concentration.
confidence, and self-esteem.
Abbeycroft was successful with a bid throu8h Suffolk County Council to fund delivery 24 courses across West Suffolk
supportin8 UP to 288 young people.
We successfully engaged with several secondary schools Includin8 Slr Peter Hall School1SENI Klng Edwards Hlgh school and
Priory School In Bury St Edmunds, Castle Manor Hl8h School In Haverhlll, Ormlston Sudbury Academy In Sudbury, Brecklands
Academy, Brandon and Mildenhall Academy. In addition to deliverin8 4 communfty courses open to anyone wlshln8 to take
part.
Statlstlcs & Outcomes::
21
196191221231
15681728 221231
io
StandTall~ programmes delivered.
Young people taking part.
Attendances
Schools engaged.
89% stated that they know how to better look after thelr mental health.
82% stated that they felt less ed8y or nervous at the end of the programme.
72% stated that they were better able to cope when things went wron8.
59% stated they are doSn8 more physlcal actlvlty over a 7-day period.
54% stated that they are happlef.
57% stated better understanding on how to look after their physical health.
72% stated better understanding on how to look aftertheir mental health.
46% stated better knowledge to make positive choices about their health and wellbeing.
57% stated they are more physically artlve In week 8 compared to week l.
32% stated that they had a positive change in sleep.
Feedback:
"One child In portlculor hadslgnlficont behavlour155ues ond trust of odult5. Slnce ottending StandTallftt hls whole outlook hos
become more positive, ond we rorely see hlm In trouble ot school - It's a great opportunity for students who would not
normally hove o¢tess to odditionol support wlth peers."Traeey- SEN Lead, Breckland5 Academv.
tandToll- Is very good and hos helped. l om less scored/not os onxious os I was beAore"
Stand Tall attendee
Teen Chlll Inltiative
Teen Chill, developed and delivered by Abbeycroft, gives young people the opportunities to soclalSse In a structured session
where a youth support worker amongst other ser4ices is on hand to offer support and guidance. The main objective of
these session is to reduce ASB & crime in the local areas. Providin8 a dedicated facility, youth hub, tailored to the needs
and interests of youth. It offers a wide range of resources and programmes, including educational workshops. skill-building
artivities, mental health support, and recreational opportunitie5.
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Havlng a youth hub in the community not only empowers young Indlvlduals to explore their passions and talents but also
cultivates a supportive environment for personal Browth and soclal Interartion.
Teen Chill sessions encourage young people to come togetherto prevent social isolation & provlde a safe place for socialising.
From the start of the programme, we adopted an approach that allows young people to feel able to express themselves in a
safe, controlled environment with the support of youth workers.
In 2023-2024 Teen Chlll expanded Intofurther communlties In Mlldenhall ljubllee Centrel and Bury st Edmunds (Newbury
Communlty Centre}, whlch now means we operate 4 youth dSverslonary groups withln West Suffolk. All our youth clubs are
supported by West Suffolk Council and ihe respected town counclls In each location.
Statlstlcs & Outcomes
Brandon Total Throughput 2023- 2024: 1,1091551221231 Young People.
Indivlduals.. 37 131221231
Newmarket Total throughput 2023-2024: 965 (22123 3941 Youn8 People
Indivlduals: 17 (63 22123)
Mlldenhall total throughput 2023-2024 (Launched November 20231., 331 Young People.
Individuals: 22
A sesslon was also launched In Buryst Edmunds In March 2024
WHY they attend Teen Chlll - because they get to see thelr frlends out of school, It's cool, they get to do fun stuff Ilke
basketball and the Xbox and have fun. They Ilke listenlng to their music and making Insta or TikTok videos with their friends.
HOW they knew about Teen Chlll ￿ne'S mum saw a Facebook post, most was through word of mouth from frlends at
school, one came because hls sister used to go
WHY IVS beneficlal for them - Irs fun, they get to see their friends and play sports and can have a lau8h. They get to meet
new people and make more frlends. Two sald they Ilke playln8 football on the Muli Use Games Area, even when It's cold
and dark because there's118hts.
Quotes:
Good news story:
One triumph from the Teen Chill sesslons Is that one particlpant drlves over an hour to attend Teen Chill sessionsl At the
be8lnnlng of the sesslons. they were shy and very soclally Isolated, wlthln school and at home. Within Teen Chlll they have
now formed a nelwork of frlends and attend sessions regularly to improve their social life and confldence. The youth workers
did a fabulou5 job at makin8 her stay the whole first sesslon and galnlng confidence within herself I
Just Play
Abbeycroft Leisure offers 'Just Plav SEND programme at facilities in Haverhill, Newmarket, and Sudbury. These sessions are
for families with children wlth disabilities, designed to play and learn with each other in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing
envlronment.
The programme. whlch had been SUcce￿f￿11Y running at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury since 2015. offers monthly
se55ions, sUPPOrted by a dedicated play-worker. Children are encouraged to run. jump. and climb a5 well as express
themselves creatively with an or8anised arts and crafts activity.
Families can bring children with ability and disability to the same session, which encourages learning and mentoring.
Feedback from families who use the sessions say that the play-worker slgnlficantly enhances the session by increasing the
children's participation and enjoyment and at the same time, provides the parents with valuable time to socialise with
other like-minded parents and to network, Share information and create friendships.
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EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT
Our people are our strength. We believe that any or8anisation is only as strong as its workforce and we're very proud of ours.
Abbeycroft 15 a significant employer, typically en8agin8 just under 500 workers in a very varied range of roles. Our town-
based sites provlde local work for local people and enablin8 people to work close to where they Ilve.
The variety of working hours and roles we can provide 8ive a range of optlons for part-time and full-time work- Sn fact this
year 82% of our workforce are female and part-time. We are therefore very proud to report that our Gender Pay Gap shows
that on average females at Abbeycroft earn 14% more than the average for male5- whlch15 a positive gender pay outcome.
We have more females In the top half of our pay bands than male. with 58% of our team overall being female. We support
our team to learn new skills and improve their pay outcomes as rnuch as we can. wanting to invest In our people. We have
reported a positSve gender pay outcome for the last elght years- another factor to be proud of.
Whllst recrultment and retention for everyone this year has been challenglng. we take a range of approaches to recruit and
upskill our team. including attending local Job fairs, working With the DWP, the local schools and colleges and the YMCA.
Turnover has remained higher than we would wlsh post-pandemlc but settled to Industry avera8e by the end of the year.
This has also brought about an opportunlty to attract and develop employees from different sectors, whlch brlngs new Ideas
and approaches. Abbeycroft has invested in training across the board with qualifications available,. including providing free
life8uarding. swim teachln8 and a wide range of speciallst qualificatlons to support the ever-growin8 health and wellbeing
work. The Healthy Behaviours work. known as Feel Good Suffolk, commenced in October, opening new opportunltles and
new skllls to be developed In the workforce. Th15 Includin8 speclallst skllls In Smokin8 Cessatlon, Adult Wel8ht Management,
8ehaviour Change and exercise on Referral. Some of thls tralnln8 was funded by partnershlp funding (for example through
Active Suffolk and Public Health Suffolkl.
Many of our team have several roles as they have developed new skills and taken new opportunlties with us. Abbeycroft is
an Apprentice Le￿ paying employer and uses all Its levy payments very effertlvely to support the apprentices employed as
well as to provide qualiflcatlons for other members of our workforce. In fact. all of Abbeycroft's levy payment was relmbursed
for the or8anSs3tlons tralnlng, along with another additlonal 40% accessed as a Levy payer, also used for our own employee
traSnln8. We 8lve opportunltles for a wlde range of quallficatlon from L2 to L6.
Abbeycroft supported 23 apprentlce qualificatlons thls year. wlth all who completed the course passlng. 71% of those on
apprentlce standards were then employed in contracted roles. Some apprentices learn more about their career aspirations
and move on to new opportunities. Two existing employees achieved L5 professional qualifications through using the
apprenticeship route. Tralnlng has also Included developlng our junior managers on a management development
programme. presenting the outcomes ofthelr work to the OD Sub-committee. The organlsatlon has also supported degree
studles In management, and qualiflcatlons In lelsure operations, customer servlce, business admlnlstratSon, flnance. and HR.
We encourage our own workforce to be physically active. providing free access to our facllltles for them, so they too can
experience what we have to offer whi15t keeping physically and mentally resilient.
We also provlde, an employee assistance line, 24-hour access to trained counsellors, quick access to a doctor IGPI for
confidential advice. dlagnosls. and prescriptions, and resources supporting mental health. We also provide access to a 24-
hour Advlce and Information line that gives confidential guidance on medical, legal and domestic issues. In additlan to this
there Is also the opportunlty to access discounts at over IOCM) major retallers through a rewards portal.
Workforce En
ement
We work hard to ensure our teams understand our values, participate, and contribute to company performance and the
success of the organisation. Abbeycroft Leisure engages with staff through several mechanisms including:
A welcorne and induction journey for all new starters whlch Sncludes In-boarding Informatlon about our values and
objectives as well as core e-learning modules to be completed within the probatlonary period. Thls ensures core
training modules which as health and safety, data protection and equality. diversity and inclusion modules are
completed early in the employment journey. Staff were also consulted with regard regarding recruitment challenges
and induction as part of a project led by participants on a management and leadership programme
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Unlon engagement through a Unison Recognition agreement wlth Unlson Involving quarterly meetlngs with relevant
updates.
Staff communications plarform "Ask Abbev, which it uses to communicate key messages regarding a broad range
of subjects.
Tradltlonal meetlngs structure throughout the organlsatlon to communlcate with staff at centreldepartmental
levels In addition to I:1 meetings for contracted staff that encourage feedback on matters of concern and
involvement in company performance.
Annual staff consultation on health and safety that looks to understand the workforce attitudes to health and safety,
trainin8 needs and to identify key issues.
The Human Resources team facilitate anonymous exit survey for staff that have left the organisatlon thls forms part
of report to the Organlsatlonal Development Committee alongslde other key workforce statlstics.
Abbeycroft produces monthly and quarterly people key performance Indicators, which are monitored by the Senlor
leadershlp Team and Organlsatlonal Development Committee. These are accessible to managers and are used to
Inform data led decision around workforce plannin8 and people strate8ie5.
Dedicated sub committee to consider and make recommendatlons to the 8oard on remuneratlon and terms and
conditlons for employees of Abbeycroft Lelsure and to revlew approprlate HR policies and procedures
Partne
Abbeycroft Lelsure works with a ran8e of partners who provlde fantastlc support for the Inltlatlves provlded. These Include,
but are not Ilmlted to:
West Suffolk
Mid
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Woyklng 4Togelher
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. Act•ve
. J Suffolkj.
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CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEME
Abbeycroft fosters customer and stakeholder relationships through a variety of strategies aimed at building trust,
collaboration and mutual benefit includSng;
High quallty products and servlces: Provldlng hlgh-quallty products and services to our communltles and
stakeholders Is fundamental to our success and the social value generated for our communlties and customers.
During 2023124 the sep4ices and prograrnmes provided by Abbeycroft generated £7.8m Social value sUPPOrtln8
physlcal and mental health, subjective wellbeing, individual development. social and community development.
Effective Communication, including customer and partner experiences- Abbeycroft engages with buslnesses,
stakeholders and customers using a variety of approaches. Customers who access facilities and seplices can provide
feedback vla an online platform, attend a customer forum (that operate in each facillty four times a yearl and glve
feedback vla dlfferent Surveys. These methods are used to inform Improvements to servlces. Abbeycroft also meet
wlth local authority partners every quarter providing an update on performance of facilitles including a broad range
of metrics
CollaboratSon and C￿MarketIn8. Abbeycroft en8a8es In a wide variety of joint initiatives and work with a number
of partners, some of which are named in this report. This includes lolnt marketlng and promotion of inltiatives
Involved to achleve shared goals. Abbeycroft reco8nlses the Importance and continues collaboration wlth Partners
to It's success and the development of the organlsation. In addition to re8ular Informal communlcatlon wlth key
projert funders and commissloners there are regular meetlngs that Include reports and case studies demonstratlng
how fundlng has been utillsed to achieve outcomes alon8side any challenges in deliverlng actlvlty.
Adding Value: Abbeycroft is continually looking to innovate and add value to Sts business relatlonship5 and products
for the benefit5 of it's customers and communltles. Thi5 has been particularly evident In the development of health
products and Abbeycroft's work with West Suffolk Council, Baber8h Distrlct Councll , the NHS Foundatlon Trust,
Public Health Suffolk. Active Suffolk, Inte8rated Health System and Allled Health Professlonals Suffolk.
ENVIRONMENT
We are in a climate and biodlverslty emergency. As a charity we play an important role in contrlbutlng to local cllmate
change targets because they are drlven by social justice with the public as our stakeholder. Abbeycroft Lelsure Is
committed to reducln8 Its carbon footprint and Impact on the envlronment. Throu8hout the year there has been
Implementatlon and development on a number of key objectlves:
Contlnued to monltor smart meter data to review consumption and Sdentlfy best practlce
Enerbry sunjeys commissioned to make Improvements in energy management and carbon redurtlon
Internal action plans for energy manaBement
Carrled out ovemlght audit5 for ener￿ consumption
Reduced pool water temperatures
Increased awareness of housekeeping measures such as turnlng off of Ilghts, turnlng off PC plugs overnlght
and openin8 of window5 rather than air conditioning.
Capital energy projects to replace old inefficient lighting to LED alternatives
More pool covers have been instslled.
In addltlon we also work continue to work with local partners to improve the environmental Impact of our lelsure facllltles
and within within the Seisure industry to develop new ways of working and adopt best practice..
Forest Schools.. The Explore Outdoor team has worked closely with schools on many projects to improve the envlronment
and essentially help educate young people about its benefits and importance. One such example is that in 2023, Pupils from
Howard Communlty Academy in 8ury St Edmunds planted a very special Sllver Blrch tree In their Healing Wood whlch they
received, as one of only four trees gifted to Suffolk. from the Tree of Trees, constfurted In the Mall last June for Her Late
Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il's Platlnum Jubilee celebrations. The Tree of Trees was part of the Queen's Green Canopy projert
and the organisers decided to distribute the trees amongst the participating counties in the UK, to locations where it was
considered they could be viewed and enjoyed by as many people as possible, with the aim of making us all feel part of the
same great project, In honour of the long reign of a loved and much-respected monarch. The Sllver Birch tree at Howard
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Community Academy was planted a5 part of thelr wider Heallng Wood project. whlch now has over 300 trees planted In 2022
and an additional 2800 planted in March 2024. This is in partnership with Suffolk County Council and the Woodland Trusts
Healing Woods project along with additional funding from Bury St Edmunds Town Council and the Suffolk Community
Foundation.
The Explore OutdoorTeam deliver Forest Schools across Suffolk with 7 Schools and engaglng over 300 pupils every
week puplls In providin8 education focused on the outdoor environment and the important role it plays. They
also support home-educated children enabling them to take part In activitles in a group, broadening their
currlculum and experience, as well as working wlth Indivlduals as part of an alternative education provislon.
Warm Water Recovery System: Abbeycroft have benefitted from a decrease Sn energy consumption due to the
Installatlon of an Innovatlve warm water recovery system at Its swlmmln8 pool in Sudbury. slgnificantly reducing its
bllls. Welsh water treatment flrrn Pwlltec ha5 conserved 2.CQO tonnes ofwater and 47MWh In ener8y at KlnBfisher
Leisure Centre during the year-long pilot scheme. Instead of disposing of heated wastewater after It passes through
the pool filters, the system recycles this supply whlle retalning its temperature, avoSdln8 the extra cost of addin8
new water and warming it to the required temperature, usin8 very little energy. The installation has reliably
malntained quality and publlc health. whilst 518nificantly lowerin8 ener8y consumption and savlng 15 tonnes of C02
in its first year.
En¢ouraglng Recycllng.. West Suffolk has become the flrst councll In the country to Bet behlnd an Inltlatlve to
Increase recycling and support local buslnesses. Abbeycroft worked with West Suffolk Councll to Install a reverse
vendln8 machlne two at Newmarket Leisure Centre. The system, called Trovr, uses a smartphone app to incentivise
recycling through points-based rewards which can then be spent in local businesses. The goal is to increase recyclin8
rates and reduce litter with the machlne recycling 8 734 unlts slnce its Installation during the last quarter of the
flnanclal year.
Solar Panels.. Abbeycroft has worked In partnershlp wlth both West Suffolk Councll and 8aber8h Distrlct Councll to
install solar panels across several facilities. Thls now results in 300,636KH of elertricity being generated whlch Ss
12% ofoverall consumption and has saved 67.64 carbon tonnes of C02 in West Suffolk alone.
Future Plans
The challenges beln8 faced by Publlc Sector Lelsure has meant that Abbeycroft has had to evolve the way In whlch It works.
and the breadth and depth of service5 now provided reflects this. This is reflective of the change in strategic dlrectlon
concernlng the role of public sector lelsure provision. There Is no doubt that Abbeycroft will need to continue to embed this
approach moving forwards.
To enable a concentratlon on the strateglc future plannln8 approach Abbeycroft has created a Strate8y Commlttee whlch
wlll help revlew exlstlng stratewi and gulde future development.
Clearly there are already strategic areas of focus for the forthcoming year whlch Include the following:
The development of a strategic commi55ioning approach to health, wellbein8 and community development projects
that build5 in a 5U5tainable approach to their operation.
Work with West Suffolk Council to examine the opportunities linked to the refurbishment of Bury St Edmunds
Leisure Centre.
Exploration of other models for the operation of leisure facilities
Examinin8 key products and services to improve value for money of these sep4ices.
Develop a cyclical approach to capital investment which focuses on improving customer service.
Examining the use of technolo8y and artificial intelli8ence to improve customer service and pool safety.
To develop an improved approach to the reduce the Organisational impact on the environment Including:
Working with West Suffolk Council to deliver the capital projects Identified and funded throu8h the
Natlonal Swimming Pool Support Fund at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure and Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre.
Undertaking energy surveys to inform other environmental Improvements.
A reviewing the organisations environmentsl strategic objertives.
Increasing the number of solar panels at Newmarket Leisure Centre.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The list above demonstrates the ambition the ambition of the or8anisation and the commltment to Improve the servlces
provlded and there Is no doubt that it will be another busy year.
Flnancial Review
Abbeycroft Lelsure's overall Income at group level is £12.986.128 which includes £1,141,767 for grants and donatlons to be
used for a restricted purpose compared to £11,232,379 for 2022123 which included £638,546 for restricted grants in the
prevlous year. Unrestrlrted Income refers to Income from our customers from operating Leisure Centres for recreatlon
Includlng income fram memberships, swimming, other sporting, recreatlonal and development activities and income from
West Suffolk Councll and Babergh Distrirt Council under management a8reements and utlllty support. Total expendlture
for the year was £12,684,592 leaving us with net income for the year of £301,536 {2022123'. net expendlture of £458,007)
and a net movement in funds of £140.536 forthe year after actuarlal deficit of £161,OQQ12022123'. net movernent in funds
of £2,646,994 after an actuarSal surplus of £3,105,001).
The unrestricted a¢tlvltles for 2023124 show Income of £11.844.361 representlng an increase of 12% against the prior year
(2022123 £10,593,833) with expenditure of £11,543,407 representing 3 5% Increase on the prlor year12022123
£10.992.0131, leavlng us wlth a net unrestrlcted Income of £300,9S4. Thls expenditure does not include the actuarial
penslon loss of £161,000 and when thls Is consldered, we are left wlth a net operating unrestrlcted Income of £55,027.
The level of unrestrlcted funds at Broup level Sncluded within the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 March 202415
£1,107,16412022123; £1,052,137). These figures include the Penslon Reserve of £0 (2022123.. pension deflcit £0). Penslon
deficlts do not impact on the level of cash avallable for the Charltable Group to spend In the short term.
Abbeycroft's restrlrted funds received income within the year of £1,141,76712022123: £638,546) from funders wlth
expendlture of £1,141,185 {2022123.. £698,377) leavlng a surplus of £S8212022123: £59,831}. The total restrlcted funds as
at the end of 2023124 Is a surplus of £137,183 {2022123: £51,674) as shown In Note 24
Management Accounts are produced monthlyfor Senlor Management to scrutlnlse and actlon. The Charltable Group's
flnanclal perforniance Is also considered by the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and at each Trustee board meeting and
typlcally Includes:
a compari50n of budget to artual flgures
an explanation of variances between forecastslbudgets and what actually happened.
details of bank balances
a balance sheet.
The Charltable CompanVs Finance and Audit Sub-committee's objectives focus on area5 to support the flnanclal
performance of the or8anlsation.
Going forward, management, supported by the Trustees continue to strive to improve the quality of the Charitable
Companvs services,. challen8e and improve value for money: build on current partnershlps; exceed pre-covid levels of
actlvlty, seek out new opportunities in the area of health and well-belnB and increase the number of people participatlng in
physlcal actlvity and health to Improve thelr quallty of Ilfe all of whlch support financial sustainability.
Our strategy Is:
to 8row income beyond pre-covid levels to provlde lelsure servlces to the community and growth in Health and
Wellbeing services. We will focus on providing good quality services, throu8h improvements in availabllity and
choice with more relevance to our customers. We will continue to seek opportunities where we can, particularly in
growing our health and well-being services.
Continuation of cost control measures and savings. Tight financlal controls will remain in place with cash flow
mana8ement and forecastin8 remainin8 a key focus and priority,
Continue to proactlvely source and apply for all available fundlng sources the organisation is eligible for. This will
increase the level of Income to asslst in mltlgating the fixed and unremovable costs.
The charivs wholly owned subsidiary. Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited, commenced tradin8 on 4April 2017 and generated
profit of £131.567 for 202312412022123 profit of £161,860). As much as possible will be gifted to Abbeycroft Leisure to
assist the charity in meeting its objective5.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Due to the impact of Covid on prior year reserves and the current cost of living and energy crisis Abbeycroft's cash reserves
are less than the desired reserve levels as set out in the reserves policy. However. the Abbeycroft Group has been able to
maintain adequate cash levels to meet liabilities as they become due and is expected to continue to do so for the
foreseeable future (to March 20261, Abbeycroft Is therefore meeting golng concern requirements.
Consldering. the current reserves posltlon. together with the impacts of above. exlstlng financial performance. forecasts
for the future, cash flow forecasts, the main risks facin8 the organisation and ongoing financial support for 2023124 from
West Suffolk Council and Babergh Oistrict Council. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that, albeit there are
uncertainties caused by the cost of IlvSng and energy crlsls, Abbeycroft wlll contlnue as a solng concern.
Forecast Budgets Include Inflatlonary Increases at current levels In costs for supplles and services. Allowances have been
made for Increases to wa8es. Utlllties costs have been included at contracted levels or current forecasts. Sensitivlty
analysis has been carried out. The forthcoming year Is stlll reliant on West Suffolk Councll providin8 extraordinary utility
support in the short term.
Further explanatlon Is provSded on page 34 wlthln the 8oln8 concern accountlng pollcv.
Prlcin
Poli
The pricinE policy reflects our strategy to enable all people withln the local cornmunity to access our facilities and services.
The Board Introduced a concesslonary pricing pollcy In 2007 whlch was revlewed in March 2021 whlch remains largely
unchanged and Is still In operation. Concesslonary prlces are avallable for a broad range of products Including membershlps
and pay and play actlvltles.
Concessionary prlces are also made available for outreach actlvity although the main aim of these actlvities Is to Improve
access and therefore activities are Benerally free or at a nominal charge.
Where posslble Abbeycroft also works wlth or8anlsatlons to
Prlncl al Rlsks
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
An annual revlew of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Charitable Company and Its subsldiary faces,
establlshlng systems and procedures to mitigate the risks Identified In the annual revlew,
Implementln8 procedures deslgned to mlnlmlse any potentlal Impart on the Charltable Company should those rlsks
materialise, and.
providing training opportunities for Trustees and Staff.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The table below summarises the key risk implications of the cost of livlng and energy crisis, and how these link to the core
principal risks that remain In place.
Risk Cate
Llquldlty
Rlsk Description
Si8nificantly reduced tradlng and periods of lockdown
over
the pandemlc
significantly
reduced the
organisation's available cash balances. This combined
with the cost of living crisis and the high price of Bas and
electricity have impacted on the organisation's ability to
hold desired levels of cash reserves.
Relevant Prlnci
al Risk
Llquldlty & Funding
Fundln8 Stream5, buslness recovery and flnanclal support
from Local Authorlty partners and national 8overnln8
bodles, together wlth new health Income streams are
posltlvely Impacting on the organlsation enabling it to
meet its obligations and secure on8oin8 viability.
Discussions wlth the Local Authorities about
extraordinary utility support for the comlng year Is on-
80in8. West Suffolk Councll have committed to support
for 202125.
Furthermore, Abbey¢roft Lelsure has a relatlvelv
favourable cash flow as It receives much of its Income In
advance of Its expenditure. Actions taken throughout
the year including transfer of Pitch Management to Plav
Football and realignlng direct debit collections have
further improved thls posltion.
Utlllty Supply & Prlce Volatlllty
Although the risk has reduced thls rlsk remalns hSgh due
to challenges worldwlde.
Factors contrlbutlng to rlsk mltlgatlon Include:
Further financial support has been secured
through the local authority for the next financial
vear.
Energy surveys takln8 place In core lelsure
facllitles to seek opportunlties to reduce
¢on5umptlon.
Utilitles buyin8 Strategy. We are In contlnuous
dSalo8ue with brokers Is requlred to develop
short and medium strateEies.
Our business Is dependent on a range of stakeholder
relations; the most significant being our local Authority
Partners. The continued financial support of our Local
Authority Partners is critical to the performance of our
operatlons and desplte positive relationships wlth
funders the financial pressures belng placed on local
authorities highlights the need for continuous dlalo8ue
and the need to ex
lore alternative models.
An inability to further develop and successfully implement
the revised strategy and diversification of income
generation through health services. health commlssioning
and community servlces. Thereby reducing reliance on
local authority funding.
Local Authority Contrart5/
Partnerships and
investmentslRelationshlps wlth
Funders
Stakeholder/ Council
Relations
Strategy
re-alignment and change in Local
Authority approach.
Multiple risk
implications
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.
The Charitable Company holds no funds as a custodian trustee of other charltles. It does however art as an agent. holding
funds on behalf on the Community Leisure UK tharityto the value of £7,274
Pension Scheme
The Charitable Company adopts the requlrements of section 28 of FRS102: Employee Benefits in respert of its defined benefit
pension scheme as It continues to be possible to identifvthe Charitable Companrfs share of the pension scheme administered
by Suffolk County Council. The Impact of thls standard has been reflected throughout the flnancial statements. The year saw
no change to the deficlt wlth the balance standlng at £0 as at 31 March 202412022123 £01.
nvestment Powers and Poll
Under the Memor3ndum and Articles of Association the Charitable Company has the powerto invest in any way the Trustees
Wish.
The Trustees, havln8 regard to the Ilquldlty requlrements of operatlng the Lelsure Centres and to the resepies pollcy have
operated a policy of keepin8 available funds In either an Interest-bearin8 deposlt account or more recently, on a call account.
and seek to achieve a rate of interest which matche5 or exceeds inflation as measured by the retail prices index. Surplus
fund5 are placed on a call account achlevlng the best avallable Interest rates.
The 8oard have established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) required by the Charitable
Company. ReseNes are needed to cover unexpected expenditure such a5 repairs to equipment or lo compensate for loss of
income should the centres have to be closed unexpectedly, for example due to severe weather. loss of power and albeit not
predirted the impart of the Pandemlc. Resenies are also bullt up to replace key equipment for the fltness studio and IT
equlpment at regular Intervals and to cover any potentlal loss In value of the asset form In whlch the reseries are held.
Furthermore, Trustees have tonsldered the strateglc dlrectlon and growth of the Charitable Company and desi8nated a
reserve specifically for inltiatives that Brow the business and further the charltable objertives of Abbeycroft Leisure IStrate8iC
Investment Fund).
Pre-pandemlc, the Trustees were satlsfled wlth the pollcy to malntaln, as a mlnlmum, free reserves equSvalent to
approximately 3 months of expenditure to grow In Ilne wlth planned expendlture. However, thls pollcy Is one that Is to be
revlewed In light of the 518nlficant reductlon In Income slnce March 2020, At 31 March 2024, thls target stood at £3.171,479
(2022123: £2,922,597).
The pandemSc had a severely negatlve Impact on Abbeycroft's reserves. In response to thls the Trustees revlewed the level
of reseNes and resolved to transfer funds from the Strate8lc Investment Reser4e and Assets reserve to the General Fund, of
whSch not all of the funds can readily be converted into cash.
The actual free reserves at 31 March 2024 were É255,53412022123., £231,107). The board acknowledge that free reserves
are lower than the target level of reserves. The Trustees will aim to bulld reserves however this will take several years glven
the continulng uncertainty with utilities. The board will continue to monitor income and expenditure levels to ensure lon8
term progress towards the target level of free reser¥es and are set to revlew the reserves pollcy durin8 2024125.
Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements
The Trustees {who are also the dlrectors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparin8 the Trustees, Annual
Report and the Financlal Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kln8dom Generally Accepted Accountlng
Prartice.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financlal year which give a true and fair view of
the state of the affairs of the Charitable Company and of the incoming re50urce5 and application of resources. including the
Income and expenditure of the Charitable Company for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the Trustees
are required to:
Select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Make Jud8ements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements,. and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will
continue its charitable activities.
The Trustees are responsible for malntalnln8 proper accountlng records that dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the flnancial position of the Charltable Company and enables them to ensure that the financlal statements comply with the
Companles Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the Charltable Company and for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the malntenance and Integrlty of the corporate and financlal information included on the
company's website. Le8lslation In the Unlted Klngdom governing the preparatlon and dlssemination of the fln3nclal
statements and other Informatlon Included In annual reports may differ from leglslation in other Jurlsdlctlons.
Statement as to dlsclosure of information to Audltors
In accordance with company law. as the companVs Trustees, we certifv that:
so far as we are aware, there Is no relevant audlt Informatlon of whlch the Charltable Company's auditors are unaware;
and
As the dlrectors of the Charltable Company, we have taken all the steps that we ousht to have taken Sn order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant audit Informatlon and to establish that the Charitable Companrf5 auditors are aware of
that information.
Audltors
The auditor, Price 8alley LLP, Chartered Accountants, has Indl¢ated Its wlllln8ness to contlnue In office.
The Trustee5' annual report has been prepared In accordance wlth the small company provlslons and was approved by order
of the Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Oavld Hovlells (Frf, 291h Nov 2024
b%fi8ff6￿e1IS FCCA
Trustee & Vice Chalr
29 Nov 2024
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INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Opinion
We have audited the financlal statements of Abbeycroft Leisure (the 'parent charltable compan￿) and its subsidiary
Abbeycroft Enterprise5 Llrnlted (the '8roup') for the year ended 31 March 2024 whlch comprise the Group Statement of
Financial Activities, the Group and Parent Charitable Company 8alance Sheet, the Group Cash Flow Statement and the
related notes. The financial reportin8 framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United
Klngdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including FRS 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
In our opinion the financial statements:
glve a true and falr view of the state of the group's and parent charitable companrfs affalrs as at 31 March 2024,
and of Its Incoming resources and appllcatlon of iesources, Includin8 Its Income and expendlture, for the year then
ended;
have been properly prepared In accordance wlth Unlted Kln8dom Generally Accepted Accountln8 Practlce; and
have been prepared In accordance wlth the requlrernents of the Cornpanles Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audlt Sn accordance with Internatlonal Standards on Audltin8 {UKI {ISAs IUKII and appllcable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's respon5ibillties for the audlt of the flnanclal
statements sectlon of our report. We are Independent of the charltable company In accordance wlth the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethlcal Standard, and
we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements, We belleve that the audit
evidence we have obtalned is sufficlent and approprlate to provlde a bas15 for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golni concern
In auditln8 the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basls of accountlng Sn
the preparation of the financial statements 5s appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identlfled any materlal uncertalntle5 relatlng to events or condltlons
that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 8roup's or parent charitable companvs ability to
contlnue as a Eoing concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financlal statements are authorised for
Issue.
Our responsibllltles and the responslbilltles of the Trustees wlth respect to golng concern are descrlbed In the relevant
sectlons of thls report.
Other Infomiatlon
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other Information comprises the informatlon included in the
trustees, annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditorfs report thereon. Our opinlon on the flnancial
statements doe5 not cover the other Informatlon and. except to the extent otherwlse expllcltly stated In our report, we do
not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so.
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained
in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially mi55tated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent
material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial
statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude
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.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Oplnlon on other matters prescrlbed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion based on the work undert3ken in the course of the audlt..
the Information given in the Trustees, Annual Report. incorporating the Strategic Report and the Oirectorfs Report
for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent wlth the flnanclal statements;
and
The Strategic Report and the Directors, Report has been prepared In accordance wlth applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exceptlon
In the118ht of our knowled8e and understandln8 of the 8roup and parent charltable company and its environment obtalned
In the course of the audlt, we have not Identlfled materlal mlsstatements In the Trustees, Report and the Strateglc Report.
We have nothlngto report In respert ofthe following matters in relatlon to whlch the Companles Act 2006 requlres us to
report to you if, Sn our oplnS0n:
adequate accountlng records have not been kept by the parent charitable company• or returns adequate for our
audSt have not been recelved from branches not vislted by us; or
the parent charltable companrfs finanelal statements are not In a8reement wlth the accountlng records and
returns; or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not recelved all the Informatlon and explanations we requlre for our audlt.
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully In the trustees, responsibilities statement in the Trustees, Report, the trustees (who are also the
directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for beln8 Satlsfied that they glve a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees
determlne Is necessary to enable the preparatlon of flnanclal statements that are free from materlal misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
In preparin8 the financial statements, the Trustees are responslble for assessing the Eroup's and parent tharltable
companvs ability to continue as a going concern, disclosin& as applicable. matters related to Eoing concern and uslng the
golng concer n basis of accountlng unless the trustees either Intend to Ilquldate the group or the parent charitable companv
or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternatlve but to do so.
Audltorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the financlal statements
Our objectlves are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole 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
IUKI will always detect a materlal misstatement when It exists. Misstatements can arlse from fraud or error and are
consldered material if, Indlvidually or In the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
declslons of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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Abbeycroft Leisure
INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Audltorfs responslbllitles for the audlt of the financlal statements (contlnued):
Irre8ularities. Includln8 fraud. are Snstances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We desi8n procedures in line with
our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material mlsStatement5 in respect of Irregularitles, Includln8 fraud. The extent
to which our procedure5 are capable of detecting irregularities, includin8 fraud is detailed below..
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatoryframework applicable to the charitable company and how it operates
and considered the risk of the group and the parent charitable company not complying with the applicable laws and
regulations including fraud in particular those that could have a materlal Impact on the flnancial statements. Thls Included
those regulations directly related to the financlal statements. In relatlon to the 8roup and the parent charitable company
thls Included employment law. flnanclal reportln8 and health & safety.
The risks were discussed with the audit team and we remained alert to any Indlcatlons of non-compliance throughout the
audlt. We carried out speclfic procedures to address the risks identlfled these included the following,.
We revlewed systems and procedures to Identify potential areas of mana8ement override risk. In particular, we agreed
the financlal staternents to underlying records and we carried out testing of journal entries and other adjustments for
appropriateness,
We revlewed accountin8 policies for evidence of mana8ement blas and ensured that the accounting policies were
correctly applled to the financlal statements.
We revlewed mlnutes ol Trustee Board meetings and agreed the financial statement disclosures to underlying
supportlng documentatlon.
We have made enquiries of management and officers of the parent charitable company regardin8 law5 and regulations
applicable to the or8anlsatlon.
We reviewed the rlsk management processes and procedures In place Includlng a revlew of the Board assurance
reporting,
We have revlewed any correspondence wlth the Charity Commlssion and revlewed the procedures In place for the
reportln8 of Incldents to the Trustee Board Includlng serlous Incldent reportlnB of any such matters If necessary.
Because of the Inherent limitatlons of an audit, there Is a risk that we will not detect all irre8ularitles, Including those leading
to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non<ompliance with regulatlon. This risk Increases the more that
compliance with a law or regulation Is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financlal statements. as we
wlll be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk Is also greater regarding irregularities occurrin8
due to fraud rather than error. as fraud Involves Intentlonal concealment, for8ery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation
as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting Irregularities, including fraud.
A further descriptlon of our responslbilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting
Council's website at: viww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description fonns part of our auditorf5 report.
We communlcate wlth those charged wlth governance regarding, amon8 Other matters, the planned scope and timing of
the audit and signlficant audit findin8s, includin8 any significant deficiencies In Internal control that we Identlfy during our
audit.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Use of thls Report
This report is made solely to the charitable companws members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the
Companles Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable companrfs members
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responslbility to anyone otherthan the charitable company and the
charltable companvs members, for our audlt work, for thls report, or for the oplnlons we have formed.
Suazanne Goldsmith FCA {Senlor Statutory Audltor)
For and on behalf of
PRICE BAILEY LLP
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors
Tenny50n House
Cambrld8e Buslness Park
Cambrldge
CB4 OWZ
Date: 11 December 2024
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CONSOUDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfivITIES INCLUDING THE INCOME AND
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Note
Restrlrted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Income from:
Donations, grants and le8acle5
Charitable actlvltles
Other tradlng actlvlties
Other Income
Investments
1,133,716
1,133,716
10.736,365
1,086,180
638,546
9,519,946
1.042.286
25.116
6,48S
10,736,365
1,078,129
8.OSI
29,867
29.867
Total
1,141,767
11,844,361
12.986.128
11,232,379
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable actlvltles
(874,168)
11,141,185) {10,669,239)
(874,168)
1756,7981
111,810.424) 110,933,588)
io
Total.
1,141,185
{11,543,407)
12.684,592)
11,690.386
Net expendlture
Transfers between funds
Actuarlal galns/llossesl on defined
benefit pension scheme
Net movement In funds
li
582
84,927
300.954
{84,927)
301,S36
1458,0071
14
1161,0001
55.027
161.0001
140,536
3.105.001
2,646,994
85.509
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brou8ht forward
51,674
1,052,137
1,103.811
{1,543,1831
Total funds Carried forward
24
1,107.164
1244.347
1.103.811
The notes on pages 33 to 57 form part ofthese financlal statements.
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Abbeycroft Leisure
BALANCE SHEErs
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Group
2024
Group
2023
Charlty
2024
Charity
2023
Note
Flxed Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Investments
16
17
18
851.630
820,930
851,630
loo
820,930
loo
Total Ilxed assets
851,630
820,930
851,730
821,030
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and In
hand
19
20
16.983
906,493
1,968,119
18,240
483,741
2,320,250
7,712
896.221
1,769,297
8,954
470.833
2,092,876
Total current assets
2,891,595
2,822,231
2.673.231
2,572,663
Uabllliles
Credltors fallin8 due
wlthln one year
21
11,998,878)
12,039,350)
(1,938,491)
(1,977,873)
Net current assets
892,717
782,881
734.740
594,790
Total assets less
Ilabllltles
Credltor5 fallln8 due
after one year
1,744,347
1,603,811
1,586,470
1,415,820
1500,000)
1500,WO}
(500,000)
1500,0001
1.244,347
1,103,811
1.086.470
915,820
Defined benefit
pension scheme
Ilabllltles
14
Total net
as$ets/llabllltles
1.244,347
1,103,811
1,086,470
915.820
30

Abbeycroft Leisure
BALANCE SHEErs
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Group
2024
Group
2023
Charlty
2024
Charity
2023
Note
Thefvnds ofthe
8rouplcharlty:
Restricted funds
24
137,183
51.674
137.183
51,674
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
Desi8nated fund
957.164
150,000
902.137
Iso,000
799.187
Iso,ioo
714.046
150,100
1.107,164
1,052,137
949,287
864,146
Penslon reserye
Total unrestrlcted
fund5
1,107,164
1,052,137
949,287
864,146
Total funds
1.244.347
1,103,811
1,086,470
915,820
A separate Statement of Financlal Actlvltles Is not presented because the Charlty has taken advantage of the exemptlons
afforded by section 408 of the Companies Act. The net expenditure for the Charity before actuarial Ilossesllgains for the
year endin8 31 March 2024 was a net surplus of £331,650 (2023.. net deficit of £458,007)
Approved bythe Board on 28 November 2024 and sl8ned on Its behalf and authorlsed for Issue by:
Da￿d How811s (Fri. 29th Nov 2024
8..58.,24 Gmn
Davld Howells FCCA
Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees
COMPANY NO. 05207019
CHARITY NO. 1117138
The notes on pa8es 33 to 57 form part ofthese financial statements
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Abbeycroft Leisure
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Group
2024
Group
2023
Note
Net cash provlded by operatlng actlvltles
28
161.177)
336,750
Cash flows from Investln8 actlvltles:
Interest Income
Purchase of tanglble fixed assets
Proceeds on sale of tangible fixed assets
29.867
(328.6711
7.850
6,485
(148.510)
6,275
Net cash used in investin8 actlvities
(290,954)
1135,750}
Cash flows from financln8 artlvltles:
Long term loan
500,000
(229.7771
500,000
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year
(352.131
701,000
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
2,320,250
1,619,250
Cash and cash equivalents carrled forward
1,968,119
2,320,250
Relatlng to:
8ank balances and short-term deposlts Included In
cash at bank and In hand
1,968,119
2,320,250
The notes on pages 33 to 57 form part of these financial statements.
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Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
l) A¢countln8 pollcles
a. Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance wlth the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021- {Charltles SORP
IFRS 102}I, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies
Art 2006.
Abbeycroft Leisure Is a Charitable Company domlciled & registered in England. The prlnclpal accountlng policles adopted
In the preparation of the Financial Statements are set out below.
Abbeycroft Lelsure meets the deflnltlon of a publSc beneflt entlty under FRS102. Assets & liabilltles are Inltlally reco8nlsed
at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting pollcy note.
b. Golng Con¢ern
In assessin8 the 8oln8 concern basls of preparatlon of the financial statements, the Trustees have consldered forecast
cashflows, liquidity and buslness actlvitles over the period to March 2026.
Early Sndlcations regarding Erowth and financlal performance are posltlve for the current year and performance Is on
track to deliver better than the forecasted profit. Income, membership recovery and growth, gas and electric usage, spend
and the cash positlon is being closely monitored and regularly reported to the Board and key stakeholder5. However,
Abbeycroft Lelsure's buslness remalns sensltlve to local competltion, new growth opportunities and energy prSces.
The flnanclal modellln8 forthe perlod to March 2026 assumes:
All facilities remaln open for the foreseeable future
Salaries and overhead cost levels are planned to remaln at the levels forecast Sncludin8 Increases for the
Natlonal Mlnimum Wage.
Use of long term loan faclllty from West Suffolk Counc51 and Babergh Councll to support recovery of whlch £SOOk
has been drawn down from West Suffolk. Repayment terms are belng met.
Essential extraordinary utility support from West Suffolk Councll of £300k for 2024125 and 2025126 to provlde
financial assistance to mltigate agalnst rislng energy Costs and support the provision of leisure services and
swimmln8 pools in West Suffolk. Conditions of fundin8 is met.
The lrnpart of the ongolng cost of Ilvlng crlsis and challenges of the ener8y crlsls ha5 made Abbeycroft's relationships with
Its counclls even more Important than normal. Trustees are extremely grateful for the support and loyalty glven by the
counclls we serve.
Based on the detailed forecasts the Trustees are Satisfied that the financial Statements should be prepared on a golng
concern basls. However there are uncertainties withln the forecasts that could reduce cash balances and require
slgnificant mitigation and action withln the organisation to continue a golng concern. The uncertainties are as follows:
Price volatility affecting the energy market and the risk of the cost of utilities in 2024125 being greater than
modelled in the fsnancial forecasts.
Pressure on costs from rising inflation without the scope for slgnlficant costs savlngs for the period to March
2026.
Pressure on costs from higher than forecast wage Increases to mlnlmum wage
Continued extraordlnary utlllty support from Local Authorlty partners.
Further details of the organlsatlon's plans 8oin8 forward are included in the Report of the Trustees, Future Plans.
33

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
c. Group Flnanclal statements
The consolldated financlal statements Incorporate the accounts of the Charitable Company and those of its trading
subsidiary Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited for the period ended 31 March 2024 on a Ilne by line basis.
The Charity has taken advanta8e ofthe exemption from disclosingthe following Informatlon, as permitted bythe reduced
disclosure regime within FRS 102:
• Section 7'Statement olcash Flows'_ Presentatlon of a Statement of Cash Flow and related notes and dlsclosures
d. Income
Income from charitable actlvitles is recognlsed as earned (as the related goods and services are provided). Such income
Is only deferred when..
Customers pay for swlmmlng lesson courses In advance of the course start dates.
The rnana8ement fee is recelved In advance of the period It relates to.
Performance related grants are received In advance of the related condltlons beln8 satlsfied.
Customers pay for annual membershlps In advance of the year terrn
Incorne from other trading activities is recognlsed as earned las the related goods and services are provided).
Investment Income conslsts of Interest earned only and Is reco8nlsed on a receivable basls.
Income from donatlons or grants is recognlsed when there Is evldence of entltlement to the gift, recelpt Is probable, and
its amount can be measured rellably. Abbeycroft Lelsure considers the substance of any condltlons attachlng to donatlons
or 8rants and to the substance of any contractual terms when determlnin8 thelr entitlement to Income.
Abbeycroft Leisure identifies donations or grants that are subject to term5 or performance related condltlons or other
conditions that must be met before there Is unconditional entitlement to the gifted resources. Where term5 and
condltions have not been met or uncertainty exists as to whether the Charltable Company can meet the terms or
condltions othenvise within its control, the income Ss not reco8n5sed but deferred as a liability until it is probable that the
terms or condltlons Imposed can be met. Deferred incorne Is released to income In the reportln8 perlod In whlch the
performance-related or other condltlons that Ilmlt recognitlon are met.
Government8rants are reco8nlsed atthe falr value of the asset recelved or recelvable when there Ss reasonable assurance
that the grant condltlons wlll be met and the 8rants will be received
Expendlture
All expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basis and reco8nlsed when a Ilablllty Is Incurred. Contractual
arrangements are recognlsed as servlces are supplled.
Cost5 of raislnB funds are those costs Incurred In 8eneratln8 Income and those Incurred In tradlng actlvltles
which ralse funds,
Charitable activities include expenditure a550ciated with the runnin8 Costs of the leisure facilities and
provlslon of lelsure and health servlces and Include both the direct CQ5ts and support Costs relating to these
activities.
Support costs Include central functions and have been dlrectly allocated to actlvlty cost categorles where
possible, otherwise they are allocated based on the percentage of total headcount or turnover represented
by that activlty In the Leisure Centres or other sites and seniices.
f. Irrefoverable VAT
All expenditure Is classlfied accordin8 to its VAT recovery posltlon. Irrecoverable VAT Is charged to the Statement of
Flnancial Activitles as It is Incurred under a separate headin8.
34

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
g. Leases
The Charitable Company classifles the lease of certain equipment as operating leases. The title to the equipment remains
with the lessor and the equipment is replaced every 3-7 years whilst the economlc Ilfe of such equlpment Is estlmated to
be 10 year5. Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.
Where assets are financed by leaslng agreements that give ri8hts approximatin8 to ownershlp ('flnance leases'l the assets
are treated as if they had been purchased outright. The amount capitalised is the present value of the minimum lease
payments payable during the lease term. The corresponding leaslng tomrnitments are shown as obllgations to the lessor.
Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements, and the Interest is char8ed to expenditure in
proportlon to the remalnlng balance outstandln8.
h. Goodwlll
Positive purchased Boodwill Is capltalised as an asset on the balance sheet and amortised. Goodwill upon acquisitlons
represents payments made by the Charitable Company in antlcipation of future economic benefits from assets that
cannot be Identlfled Indlvldually and cannot be reco8nlsed separately
The amortisatlon of 8oodwlll 55 regarded as havln8 a useful economic life and amortised on a strai8ht line systematlc basls
as follows:
The Self Centre
5 years
l. TanRlble & Intanglble flxed assets
Individual fixed assets costlng £500 or more are capitalised at cost. Smaller capltal Items may be a88regated and
capltalised.
Tan8ible and Sntan8ible fixed assets are depreciated or amortised on a strai8ht Ilne basls over thelr estimated useful1Sves
as follows:
Leasehold Improvements
Plant. furniture and office equlpment
Sports equipment
Software
8.33%- 50%
14%- 33%
14%- 50%
14%- 33%
J. Sto¢k
Stock is intluded at the lower of cost or net realisable value.
k. Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recogni5ed at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are
valued at the amount prepaid net ofany trade discounts due.
l. Investments
Investments relate to the holdln8 of share capital In Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited which is recorded at Cost.
m. Cash
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments wlth a short maturity of three
months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
n. Credltors
Creditors and provisions are reco8nised where the Charitable Company has a present obligation resulting from a past
event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be
35

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
measured or estimated rellably. CredStors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after
allowing for any trade discounts due.
o. Related party concesslonary loans
Our accounting policy for related party concessionary loans involves recognlsing and measuring such transartlons at the
exchange amount. whichls agreed upon by the transacting parties. The disclosure of related pary concessionary loans is
made in the financial statements, providing details the terms that differ from those that would have been agreed with an
unrelated thSrd party.
p. Flnanclal Instruments
The Charitable Company only has flnanclal a55ets and flnancial Ilabllitles of a klnd that qualify as basic financial
Instruments. Baslc financlal Instruments are inltially reco8nised at transactlon value and subsequently measured at thelr
settlement value with the exception of bank loan5 which are subsequently measured at amortised cost uslng the effectlve
Interest method.
q. Funds strurture
The Charltable Companvs designated funds are to purchase flxed assets for the Lelsure Centres and other operatlonal
centres and for the furtherance of Abbeycroft Lelsure's strate8ic development and Browth. Oeslgnated funds are
unrestrlcted funds of the Charltable Company. A deslgnated fund is used to separately Identify the defined benefit
penslon scheme balance,
Donated assets are valued at cost and depreciated In line with the policy detalled In sectlon I through a movement in
funds.
Unrestricted funds are grants and other Income receivable or generated for the objects of the Charitable Company
wlthout further speclfied purposes and are avallable as 8eneral funds.
Restrlcted funds are 8rants and other Income recelvable or generated for speclflc actlvltles carrled out by the Charltable
Company.
r. Penslon Costs
The Charitable Company operates a defined contribution Scheme. Pension costs in respect of the deflned contributlon
scheme are charged to the relevant expenditure headlng wlthin the consolldated Statement of Financial Activities in line
wlth the salary costs of the related employees.
The Charitable Company partlclpates In the Suffolk County Councll Penslon Scheme. The schemes assets are held
separately from the assets of the Charitable Company and are admlnlstered by trustees and managed professionally.
Pension costs are assessed in accordance with actuary advice and based on the most recent actuarial valuations of the
scheme5. These costs are accounted for in accordance wlth the requirements of FRSIO2,
A liability is reco8nised in the balance sheet in respert of the scheme whlch represents the present value of the defined
benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of Scheme a55ets. A full valuation of the liabllity Is calculated
by an Independent actuary every three years and updated on an annual basls uslng the projected unit credit method. The
present value of the defined benefit obli8ation is determined by dlscountlng the estlmated future cash ourflows using
Interest rates of high-quality ¢orporate bonds that are denomlnated In the currency In which the benefits wlll be paid and
that have terms to maturity approxlmating to the terms of the related pension Ilability. Actuarial gains and losses are
recognised in the Statement of Financial Artivities in the year that they arise, tO8ether with the return on plan assets. less
amounts Included in net Interest.
Where changes to the Scheme have resulted in past service costs, these are reco8nlsed Immediately in the Statement of
Flnancial Artivities, together wlth the c05t of any curtallments or settlements.
36

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Suffolk County Council Pension Scheme defined benefit pension scheme is an asset at the balance sheet and is
restricted to the pension asset celling amount based on the assumption that there are minimum funding requirements
relating to the scheme. The restriction of the pension asset is recognised in other recognised gains and losses.
s. Employee Beneflts
The best estlmate of the expendlture required to settle an obllgatlon for termlnatlon benefits Is recognlsed Immedlately
as an expense when the Charitable Company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee
or to provide termination benefits.
t. Crltlcal ac¢ountlng estlmates and •ssumptlons
The Charltable Company makes e5tlmates and assumptions concerning the future. The resultln8 accountln8 estlmates
and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a
significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financlal
vear are discussed below.
The present value of the Suffolk County Councll defined benefit IlabS11ty depends on a number of factors that are
determined on an actuarial basis using a variety of assumptions. The assumptions used in determinin8 the net cost or
income for penslons include the discount rate. Any changes in these assumptions, which are disclosed in note 14, will
impact the carrylnB amount of the penslon assetlllabllity.
Z) Legal status
The Charitable Company Is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capltal. In the event of the Charitable
Company belng wound up, the Ilabillty in respect of the guarantee Ss limlted to £1 per member.
31 Related party tronsartlons and transartlons wlth connerted or8anlsatlon$.
The Charltable Company has a close worklng relatlonshlp wlth West Suffolk Councll Iprevlously St Edmundsbury 8orou8h
Council and Forest Heath Distrlct Council). The following is a summary of transactions with West Suffolk Council:
2024
2023
Management fee recelvable
Income
Purchases
419.161
736,524
271,241
868,372
792.113
Sales Include relmbursements for malntenance work pald for by Abbeycroft Leisure, as well as grants. facility hire and
corporate membership contrlbutions.
Purchase5 include payments for service level agreements for IT and Communlcatlons and Payroll.
West Suffolk Council owns all of the buildings occupied by Haverhill Leisure Centre, Bury Leisure Centre. Newmarket
Lelsure Centre, Mildenhall Leisure Centre and Brandon Leisure Centre. West Suffolk Councll have the ability to charge a
peppercorn rent for all land and buildings occupled by Abbeycroft Lelsure.
The balance outstanding with the West Suffolk Council as at 31 March 2024 was a debtor of £202,453 {2023: £39.6691.
37

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Baber
h District Council
Babergh District Council provides fundin8 in the form of a management fee, to support the Charitable Company in carrying
out it5 charitable objectives. The following is a summary of transactions with Babergh District Council.
2024
2023
Mana8ement fee recelvable
Income
Purchases
291.528
253.189
287,953
291,528
132,593
338,606
Sales include Management fees, grants and facillty hlre.
Purchases Include payments for utllltles.
B3bergh District Councll owns all of the bulldlngs occupled by Klneftsher Leisure Centre and Hadlelgh Pool and Lelsure.
Babergh District Council have the ability to charge a peppercorn rent for all land and buildings occupied by Abbeycroft
Lelsure.
The balance outstandin8 wlth Baber8h Dlstrlct Councll as at 31 Mar¢h 2024 was a debtor of £146,14312023.. £1,886)
Abbe
roft Enter
rises Limited
wholl
owned subsidia
In 2023124 transactlons took place between the Trust and its wholly owned subsldlary Abbeycroft Enterprlses Llmlted for
provision of central support servlces, staffin8 and use of equlpment. The total char8e made by Abbeycroft Lelsure was
£15,62S12023,' £21,964).
The balance outstandlng wlth Abbeycroft Enterprlses as at 31 March 2024 was a debtor of £29,389 (2023.. creditor of £6211.
4) Donatlons and 8rants
2024
2023
Grants
Donations
1,131,386
2,330
1,133,716
638,546
638,546
Included In grant Income is £329,200 for Swimmlng Pool Support Funding from
Sport England vla West Suffolk Council1£213.S801 and Babergh Dlstrlrt Council
1£115,6201 {2023'. £Nill In relatlon to government grants of which £NII12023.' £NIII
had unfulfilled condition5 at the year end.
5) Charltable artlvltles
2024
2023
Operation of leisure facilltles
Local authority mana8ement fee
Sports development
Exercise classes
Other income
9.960,706
439.928
133.184
76.309
126,238
10,736.365
8,747,364
486,836
123.761
67,653
94,332
9,519,946
6) Other irading artivities
2024
2023
Caterin8
Soft Play Income
Room Hire
Other Income
683.419
229,048
53,611
120,102
1.086.180
633,482
213,691
105.943
89,170
1,042,286
38

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Artlvltles of trading subsidiary
The Charitable Company has a wholly owned trading subsldlary, Abbeycroft Enterprises Llmlted. Incorporated in the United
Kingdom (registered number: 105914901 on 4 April 2018, of which some of the Trustees are directors. The company provides
catering services withln the Lelsure faclllties. and gifts all of Its taxable proflts to Abbeycroft Leisure. Audited accounts of the
company are filed with the Re8lStrarofCompanies. Asummaryofthecompan¢strading resultsforthe yearended 31 March
2024 and 2023 are shown below..
2024
2023
Turnover
Cost of sales
955,531
(678,2071
884,456
{619,0181
Gross profit
Admlnlstratlve expenses
Other operatin8 Income
Interest recelved
277.324
{145.7571
265.438
(103,578)
Operatlng Profit
Taxatlon
131,567
161,860
Proflt for the year
131.567
161,860
Total assets
229,683
250,185
Total Ilabllities
171,7081
(62,097)
A88regate capltal and reserves
157,975
188,088
7) Other Income
2024
2023
Other COVIO Business Grants
25,116
8) Investments
2024
2023
Bank interest
29,867
6,485
91 Ralsln8 funds
2024
2023
Direct costs
Support costs
Governance cost5
804,146
56,071
13,951
874,168
680.343
69,290
7,165
756.798
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Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
10) Charltable artlvltles
Dlrect
costs
Support Governance costs
costs
Total
2024
Operatlon of lelsure facilities
Sports development
Other costs
8.610.789
511,059
225,785
9,347,633
2,256.326
49.184
49.376
2.354,886
lo￿67.115
560,243
383,066
11,810,4Z4
107.905
107,905
Dlrect
costs
Support Governance costs
osts
Total
2023
Operatlon of lelsure faclllties
Sports development
Other costs
7,671.108
497,160
318.738
8.487.006
2,183.598
102.808
46.151
2,332,S57
9.854.706
599.968
478.914
10,933.588
114,025
114,025
11) Net expendlture for th• year
2024
2023
Thls Is stated after char8in8/lcredltin81:
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Other COVID Rellef Grants recelved
Operatin8 leases- land & buildin8S
Operating leases- equipment
Depreciation
Amortlsatlon
Audltors remuneratlon- statutory audlt of 8roup and charity
Auditors remuneration- statutory audit of subsidiary
Auditors remuneration- accountsncy seNices
Other accountancy services
7,016
1,053
125,1161
35,150
28.369
339,461
708
19,650
5,2SO
2,950
9,619
35,314
19,844
297,137
20,250
7.665
12) Support costs and Govemance ¢osts
The Charitable Company allocates Its support costs as shown In the table below and then further apportlons those costs
between the charitable activltles undertaken (see notes 9 and 10}.
Basls of allocatlon
2024
2023
Human Resources & Payroll
Informatlon Techno108y
Financlal actlvltles
Marketlng
Manaeement
Insurance
Headcount
User5
Turnover
Turnover
Turnover
Turnover
248,515
359,799
998,311
259,038
411.590
133,702
2,410,957
385,935
316.774
972.156
2SO,779
326,741
149.512
2,401,897
£2,354,88612023 - £2,332,557) has been allocated to charitable activities, £56,071 (2023 - £69.2901 has been allocated
to raisin8 funds.
Governance costs Include audit fees £41,91S12023: £37,469), legal and professlonal fees £76,503 (2023: £82.6251, Other
costs £3,43912023: £1, 0961.

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
13) Analysls of staff costs. trustee remuneratlon and expenses, and the cost of key management personnel
Disclosure of staff costs and employee beneflts
2024
2023
Salarles and wages
Social security costs
Current Senilce Costs
Other Pension costs
5,374.536
313.276
160.000
235,6S7
6,083.469
4,883,394
294.189
239,000
245,093
S.661,676
The average monthly full-time equivalent employees for the charlty was 168 (2023: 1901 staff and 186 (2023: 2031 for the
group for the year to 31 March 2024. The average headcount employees for the 8roup (Including part tlme staffl durln8
the year was as follows..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Front of house lelsure centre staff
Flnance & adminlstratlon
Mana8ement team
437
16
445
io
457
458
During 2023124 £3,200 was paid for no non-contrartual termlnatlon costs (2022123: £nlll,
The total number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer penslon costs) that exceeded
£60,0(10 was:
2024
Number
2023
Number
In the band £60,001- £70.000
In the band £70,001- £80,000
In the band £80,￿1 - £90,000
In the band £90,001- £100,000
In the band £lOO,001- £IIO,000
Remuneiatlon and beneflts retelved by key management personnel
The key management personnel ofthe Group and Charitable Company comprise the Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer,
the Finance Director, the Strategic Director and the Operations Director. The Trustees are not remunerated, and the total
employee benefits of the other key management personnel of the Group and Charitable Cornpany were E393,043
{2022123: £384,201).
TNstees' expenses
3 Trustees ofAbbeycroft Leisure received £625 ofexpenses relmbursed durlng the year. and no donatlons were re￿IVed
from Trustees.12022123: £964 relating to mileage for three trustees, no donotions were received.)
41

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
14) Penslon scheme {Group and Charfty)
West Suffolk Councll
Formerl St Edmundsbu
Borou
h Council
Penslon Schem
West Suffolk Council Pension Schemes are shown separately to reflect the different pension admission agreements with
Suffolk County Councll. The Charitable Company partlclpates in the Suffolk County Council defined benefit penslon
scheme under an admitted body status. The scheme is a multi-employer defined benefit final salary scheme where the
share of the assets and liabilities appllcable to each employer has been Sdentlfied by the Scheme Actuary In this flnancial
vear. The scheme is admlnlstered for the benefit of Local Authorlty employees and other bodles and Is mana8ed In
ccordance with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 19971è5 amended). At the year-end there were 36
Abbeycroft Leisure employees In the scheme12023: 36 employees). The Scheme's assets are held separately from the
assets of the Trust.
Contrlbutlons totalllng £29,68112023: £32,459) were payable at the year end and are Included wlthln credltors at the
reporting date.
The information used for thls disclosure has been based on the most recent actuarial valuation on 31 March 2024. by
Hymans Robertson LLP, to take account of the requlrements of FRS102 In order to assess the liabllltles of the Fund as at
31 March 2024.
The major financlal assumptlon5 used by the actuary were:
2024
2023
Future penslon Increases
Future salary increases
Dlscount rate
2.75
3.75
4.85
2.95
3.95
4.75
ns-
ortall
31 March 2024
Current pensloners
Future pensioners
Male
22.0 years
22.5 years
Female
24.7 years
25.9 years
31 March 2023
Male
22.5 years
23.3 years
Female
24.6 years
25.6 years
Current pensloners
Future pensloners
Anal 51$ 0
amount chor
ed to the Statement o
FlnoncialActivitles
2024
£'ooo
143
731
70
2023
£'ooo
361
78
439
Current service cost
Interest expense
Chan
e5 in the
resent value o
the de
Ined bene
It obli
atlon..
2024
£'O(K>
(7.8361
2022
£'ooo
112,177)
{361}
(339}
(48)
5.fy)6
83
7.836
Defined benefit obllBatlon at l April
Current service cost
Interest expense
Contributions by scheme participant
Actuarial {8ainsl/losses
Benefits paid
Defined benefit obllgation at 31 March
(3721
(491
405
182
17,813)
42

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Chon
es in the
air value o
lan ossets..
2024
£'ooo
9,361
445
2023
£'ooo
9,437
261
Plan assets at l April
Interest income
Return on plan assets {excluding net Interest on the net defined benefit
obll8ationl
Contributions by employer
Contribtstions by scheme particlpant
Benefits paid
Restriction to penslon asset ceillng
Plan assets at 31 March
76S
151
49
(1821
2,776
{4611
159
48
1831
1,5251
The return on assets Including amounts in net Interest was £1,210kl12023:1£200kll.
The analysls of scheme assets at the reportin8 date were as follows:
2024
2023
Equities
Bonds
Propertv
Cash
64
27
67
23
West Suffolk Council
Formerl Forest Heath Oistrict Council
Penslon Scheme
West Suffolk Councll Pension Schemes are shown separately to reflert the different penslon admlssion a8reements with
Suffolk County Councll. The Charltable Company partlclpates In the Forest Heath Dlstrlrt Councll defined benefit penslon
scheme under an admltted body status. The scheme Is a multl-employer defined beneflt flnal salary scheme where the
share of the assets and liabilities applicable to each employer has been identified by the Scheme Artuary in this financlal
year.
The schemels admlnlstered for the benefit of Local Authorlty employees and other bodles andls managed In accordance
with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulation$ 1997 {as amended). At the year-end there were 6 Abbeycroft
Leisure employees In the scheme {2023: 6 employees). The Scheme's assets are held separately from the assets of the
Trust.
Contrlbutlons totalllng £NII {2023: £NII} were payable at the year end and are Included In wlthln credltors at the reportlng
date.
The information used for this disclosure has been based on the most recent actuarial valuation. by Hymans Robertson
LLP. to take account of the requlrements of FRS102 in order to assess the liabilitles of the Fund as at 31 March 2024.
The major financlal assumptions used by the actuary were..
2024
2023
Future penslon Increases
Future salary Increases
Discount rate
2.75
3.75
4.85
2.95
3.95
4.75
Demo
ro
hic assum
tion5- mortali
31 March 2024
Current pensioners
Future pensioners
Male
21.8 years
21.3 years
Female
25.0 years
25.7 years
31 March 2023
Current pensloners
Future pensloners
Male
22.3 years
22.2years
Female
24.9 year5
25.4 years
43

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Ano
iso
amount chor
ed to the Stotement o
FinanciolActivitie5
2024
2023
£'ooo
59
51
54
2023
£'ooo
{4,9281
1591
11351
17)
2,011
80
3,038
Current servlce cost
Interest expense
17
79
62)
2024
£'ooo
(3.038)
117)
1143)
Chan
es in the
re
ent value o
the de
Ined bene
It obll ation."
Defined benefit obllgatlon at l April
Current servlce cost
Interest expense
Contributions by scheme partlclpant
Actuarial105sesllgalns)
Benefits paid
Defined beneflt obli8at5on at 31 March
118
2,995
hon
es In the
olr value o
lon ossets..
2024
£'ooo
4,715
222
2023
£'ooo
5,129
140
Plan assets at l Aprll
Interest income
Return on plan assets (excluding amount Included In net Snterest on the net
defined benefit obllgationl
Contributlons by employer
Contributions by scheme participant
Benefits paid
Plan assets at 31 March
382
18
{S03)
22
(90)
5,252
{801
4,715
The return on assets Includlng amounts In net Interest was £604k120221£363kll.
The analy515 of scheme assets at the reportlng date were as follows,.
2024
2023
Equltles
Bonds
Property
Cash
67
23
27
8aber
h District Countil Pension Sche
The Charitable Company partlcipated In the Baber8h Dlstrict Council defined benefit pension scheme under an admltted
body status. Thls scheme was closed In 2022123 when the last employee In the scheme left Abbeycroft employment. There
are no future obligatlons.
The scheme is a multi-employer defined benefit final salary scheme where the share of the assets and Ilabillties appllcable
to each employer has been identified by the Scheme Actuary in this financial year. The scheme is administered for the benefit
of Local Authority employees and other bodies and is managed In accordance with the Local Government Penslon Scheme
Regulations 1997 las amended). At the year-end there were O Abbeycroft Leisure employees In the scheme 12023: 0
employee). The Scheme's assets are held separately from the assets of the Trust.
Contributions totalling £NII12023'. £Nill were payable at the year end and are Included in within creditors at the reportin8
date.

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Chon
es In the
resent value o
the de
Ined bene
It obli
otion..
2024
£'ooo
2023
£'ooo
1397)
Defined benefit obllgatlon at l Aprll
Current servlce cost
Interest expense
Contributions by scherne participant
Actuarial lossesllgainsl
Benefits pald
Defined benefit obligation at 31 March
397
in
sse
2024
£'ooo
2023
£'ooo
344
Plan assets at l April
Interest Income
Return on plan assets lexcludlng amount Included In net Interest on the net
deflned beneflt obll8ation}
Contributions by employer
Contributions by scheme participant
Beneflts pald
Plan assets at 31 March
3441
The return on assets Includ•n8 amounts In net Interest was £NII {2023: £Nil).
West suffolk Council
ns
formerl St Edmundsbu
Borou
h Councll Forest Heath District Council
and Baber
h Distrirt
SEBC
2024
£'ooo
SEBC
2023
£'ooo
FHDC
2024
£'ooo
FHDC
2023
£'ooo
BAB
BAB
2024 2023
£'ooo £'ooo
TOTAL
2024
£'ooo
TOTAL
2023
£'ooo
ovement in de
Icit durin
the eor
Deficit at the be8innin8 of the year
Current Service Cost
Interest expense
Employer Contributions
Interest income
Net actuarial Ilossesll8ains
Restriction to pension asset cellln8
(Deficitllsurplus at the end of the year
12,7401
13611
13391
159
261
4,545
1,525
201
117)
159)
(143) {1351
18
22
222
140
500
1,508
1,677
{53}
12,592)
1420}
1474}
181
401
6,106
3,202
1143)
1372)
151
445
1,170
1,251
1160)
1515)
169
667
1,670
1.831
53
15) Taxation
The Charltable Company was granted charltable status on 5 December 2006. The company is consldered to pass the tests
set out In Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Flnance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable companv
for UK corporatlon tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of Income or
capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Sertion 256 of
the Taxation of Chargeable Gain5 Act 1992, to the extent that such income or 8ains are applied exclusively to charitable
purpose5.
45

Abbeycroft Lelsure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
16) Intan8lble assets IGroup and Charity)
Goodwlll
Software
Total
Cost:
As at l April 2023
Dlsposals
As at 31 March 2024
Amortlsatlon:
As at l Aprll 2023
Charge for the year
Oisposals
As at 31 March 2024
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
22,966
6,694
29,660
22.966
6.694
29.660
22,966
6,694
29,660
21.966
6.694
29.660
As at 31 March 2023
17) Tan8lble fixed assets (Group and Charlty}
Long-term
Leasehold
Impr¢)vements
Plant. furnlture
& office
equipment
Sports
Equlpment
Total
Cost:
As at l Aprll 2023
Additlons
Disposals
As at 31 March 2024
426.890
54,497
1,173,360
98,733
2,001.608
175,441
147,8051
2,129,244
3,601.858
328,671
147,8051
3.882,724
481.387
1.272.093
Depreclatlon:
As at l April 2023
Charge for the year
Dlsposals
As at 31 March 2024
342,175
35,512
972,165
88,425
1,466,588
173,200
146,9711
1,592.817
2,780,928
297,137
46,971
3.031,094
377,687
1.060,590
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
103,700
211,S03
536,427
851,630
As at 31 March 2023
84,715
201.195
535,020
820,930
18) Investments
Abbeycroft Leisure purchased IQ) ordinary shares in Abbeycroft Enterprises Ltd {company number 105914901 on 22
February 2018 in cash.
19) Stocks
Gioup
Charlty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Café
Sports equipment
Bad8es and certlficates
10.750
6,233
10,724
7,516
1.479
6.233
1,438
7,516
46

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
16.983
18,240
7,712
8,9S4
20) Debtors
Group
Charfty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued Income
Other debtors
Amounts owed bygroup undertakln85
497,318
402.608
6.567
144.417
332,430
6,894
486,282
392,052
6,567
11,321
896,222
140,486
323,453
6.894
906,493
483,741
470,833
21) Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year
Group
Charlty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Trade ¢redltors
Accruals
Other creditors
Other taxes and soclal securlty
Deferred income {see note 23)
Amounts owed to group undertakings
462.092
797.971
37,454
192.295
509.066
555,880
731,756
63,689
146,964
541,061
437,828
781,837
37,4S4
172,305
509.067
534,166
713,907
63,688
124,430
541,061
621
1,977,873
1.998,878
2.039.350
1.938.491
22) Credltors: amounts fallln8 due after one year
Group
Charfty
2024
2024
2023
2023
Loan from West Suffolk Councll
500,000
soo,000
500,000
500,000
Loan from West Suffolk Council terms of repayment relate to condltlons whlch wlll require repayment in more than I
vear and the preclse future dates wlll be determlned by future transactlons. The loan Is Interest free up to and includln8
31 March 2024. Interestls then payable on the princlpal amount at 2% per annum up to and Includlng 31 March 2027
and then 2% above the Bank of England base rate or 2.5%, whichever Is the hi8her.
Thls loan is secured against West Suffolk Facillty assets vla a Mortgage of Chattels.
The loan has been treated as a concesslonary loan under the Charltles SORP. See accountlng pollcy'o, for details.
23) Deferred Income
Deferred Income for the group and charity comprises of deferred grant income, annual membershlps from 01 April and
Direct Debit membershlps owed from closure.
2024
2023
Balance as at l April
Amount released to Income
Amount deferred in year
Balance as at 31 March
541,061
(541,061)
509,066
509,066
171.276
(171,2761
541,061
541,061
47

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
241 Analysls of charltable funds
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
Group
Balance at I
April 2023
Artuarljl
aaln
Income
Éxpendlture
General fund
902,137 11,844.361 (11,704,407)
{84,927)
957,164
Penslon reserve
161,OLK)
{161,0001
Deslgnated Funds
Capltal Fund
150,0(X)
150,000
Subtotal Unrestrfcted Funds
1,052,137 11.844,361
11,543,407
161.000
84.927
1.107.164
Restrlrted Fund
Stand Tall Projert
Actlve Mums Projert
Hadlei8h Dementia Alllance
Insplre Cards
WomensTour of Brltaln
Teen Chlll
Sportin8 Memories
Sport England Swlmmlng Pool
Fund- Babergh
Sport England Swlmmln8 Pool
Fund- West
8abergh Servlces
Disability Sport
Place Based Physlcal Acitivity
Actlve Communltles Small
Grants
Flt and Fed
Duke of Edinburgh
Heallng Woods
Explore Outdoors Small Grants
Care Homes
Pathway Grant- Babergh
Pathway Grant- West
MSK Pilot- Babergh
MSK Pilot- West
Health Small Grants
Movlng Communlties
Operations Small Grants
Warm Spaces Grant
3,563
4,062
6,017
7,458
15.500
13,171
1,903
33.322
46,450
250
{36,885)
{46,450)
13,501)
4,062
2,766
7,458
15,500
12,583
206
9,786
{10,374)
11,697)
115,620
{115,6201
213.580
{213,5801
84,927
84,927
1,458
163,082
11,4581
{163.0821
6,042
238,937
10,714
2,606
6,100
6,600
26.690
132,825
6,(KiO
12,082
13,981
35,(
60.602
40
16,042)
(238,9371
{10.714)
12,606}
{6.1001
{6,6001
126,6901
{132,8251
16.000)
{12,082)
{13.981)
{35,000)
{50,921)
140)
9,681
Subtotal Funds
51,674
1,141,767
11,141,185)
84,927
137,183
Total Funds
1,103.811
12,986,128 (12.684.592)
(161.000
1.244.347
48

Abbeycroft Leisure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
24)
Analysls of charitable funds
Charlty
Transfei
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at
l April 2023
Artuarlal
8ain
Income
Expenditure
General fund
714.046 11,068,451 {10,898,3831
184,927}
799,187
Penslon reserve
161,IXiO
1161,0001
DeslBnated Funds
Other assets
Capltal Fund
100
150,000
loo
150,000
Subtotal Unrestrlcted Funds
864,146 11.068,451
10,737,383)
1161,000)
84,927)
949,287
Restrfrted Fund
Stand Tall Project
Active Mums Project
Hadleigh Dementia Alllance
Insplre Cards
Womens Tour of Brltaln
Teen Chlll
Sportlng Memorles
Sport England SwimminB Pool
Fund- Baber8h
Sport England Swimmlng Pool
Fund- West
8aber8h Sevlces
0Ssability Sport
Place Based Physical Acitivity
Actlve Communlties Small
Grants
Flt and Fed
Duke of Edinburgh
Healing Woods
Explore Outdoors Small
Grants
Care Homes
Pathway Grant - Babergh
Pathway Grant - West
MSK Pilot- Babergh
MSK Pilot - West
Health Small Grants
Moving Communities
Operations Small Grants
Warm Spaces Grant
Subtotal Funds
3,563
4,062
6.017
7,458
15,500
13.171
1,903
33,322
46,450
250
(36,885)
(46,450)
{3,501)
4,062
2,766
7,458
15,500
12,583
206
9.786
110,3741
11,6971
115,620
{115,6201
213,580
{213,$801
84,927
84,927
1.4S8
163,082
11,4581
(163.0821
6.042
238.937
10,714
2,606
16.0421
1238,9371
(10,7141
12.6061
6.100
6.600
26.690
132,825
6,000
12.082
13.981
35.000
16,lQO)
16,6001
(26,690)
1132,82S)
{6,000)
(12,082)
(13,981)
135,000)
-ii
60,602
150,9211
9.681
51,674
1,141,767
11,141,185)
84,927
137,183
Total
915,820 12.210,218
11.878,568
161.0001
1,086,470
49

Abbeycroft Lelsure
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Restricted funds
During the year and in prior years. funds were receSved which carried restrictions upon their use. Non-perfonnance related
grants received during this year have been recoBnised in full on the Statement of Flnanclal Artivities. Performance related
8rants have been recognlsed to the level of outputs delivered for the period up to 31 March 2024.
Funds are restrlcted for the purposes of:
Stand Tall Prolert - Thls Is a 12 week physlcal actlvlty and wellbeing pro8ramme that tar8ets 14-25 year olds who are both
inactive and are known to suffer with a mental health condition. Phase l of the project is complete phase 11 was due to
complete In 2019120 but was extended due to the pandemic. Permission was obtained to transfer the balance of funds from
Phase l of the prolect to unrestrlcted projects wlthln the Charitable Company.
Artlve Mums- Thlsls fundlng from Suffolk County Councll to contrlbute to the Improved health of pre8nant women smoklng
In West Suffolk and Waveney.
Hadlelgh Dementla Alllance - Thls 55 fundln8 from the Suffolk Communlty Foundation to support Dementia Incluslve soclal
activlty in Hadlel8h.
Insplre Cards
Funded from the sale of customer dlscount cards thls Is relnvested Into community pro8rammes and
inltiatives, which provlde opportunlties for everyone to be actlve.
Women's Tour of Brltsln- Funding for event management and communlty activation costs assoclated with hosting the
event In Haverhlll
Teen Chlll-Thls refers to Teen Chill Out and Is an InltlatSve to support young people access a safe space and to engage in a
broad range of actlvltles .
Sportln8 Memorfes- Fundln8 for èctlvitles for older people to share and enjoy memorles of sport.
Sport England Swlmmlng Pool Fund- The purpose and objertlve of the SPSF Phase I revénue fundlrtE was to 5UPPOrt tlie
survlval of public sector swimming pools facing Increased operatlng cots and thereby protect the wider health outcomes.
economlc and lifesavin8 waster safety benefits they provide.
8aber8h Servlces- Restrlcted Fund to support the provislon of servl¢es In the Baber8h Dlstrict In 2024125
Olsablllty Sport- Fundlng to provide disabillty sport at Bury Lelsure Centre.
Outdoor Cornmunlty Program- This fundin8 frorn Suffolk County Council wlll sUPPOrt the pilot of a 31-week programme,
consisting of two activity sessions per week In Bury St Edmunds in an accessible open communal space in accordance wlth
Covid-19 restrictions.
Multl Artlvlty Youth-The prov151on of weekly multi-activity youth sesslons for 50 weeks In Sudbury.
Brldge Project-This project is to deliver weekly, fun physlcal actlvlty sesslon involving games and artivitie5 at Yhe Bridge
Project Sudbury, to those living with physical andlor learnin8 disabilities in collaboration with Abbeycroft Lelsure to
improve their health and wellbeing.
Swlm and Lunch- Thls fundln8 wlll provide ellgible families free access to swSmmln8 provlslon at our lelsure centre5 for the
allocated school holldays. Our varled swlm programme gives the famllies and young people the opportunlty to take part in
fun and Invigorating swim session, reaping the benefits of taking part in swimming as an activity. The aim of offerlng the
swim session5 is to provide an actlvity that is fun but also brings health benefits and can Improve wellbeing. The aim of
enabling the parent to attend with a child is to promote bonding opportunities and the broader family benefits of bein8
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for the year ended 31 March 2024
active together. In addition, allows families to continue to access sep4ices whilst bein8 able to prioritise other areas of
spendin8 that are being imparted by the cost-of-llving cllmate.
Flt and Fed- Thls fund Is to provlde holiday activltles and free meals to ellglble chlldren over the holiday periods.
Duke of Edinbur8h - To fund free places of the Duke of Edinbrough Award programme for eli8ible children. Provlde a
reco8nised Award while glvlng young people the ability to try new skills, be physically activity and build confidence
Healln8 Woods - Thls Is part of an excltln8 and ambitious Inltlative to create more natural woodland and 8reenspace
across Suffolk, particularly where it is most needed. The inStiative is being developed by Suffolk County Council in
partnership with the Woodland Trust and a number of other organisations.
Care Homes-west Suffolk Alllance wished to provlde Stren8th & Balance courses for resldents In Care Home5 to Sdentlfy
whether the Inltlatlve would support the reduction of falls by resldents.
Patlent Care/Pathway Grant- This fundin8 enables the delivery of frailty and pulmonary rehabilitation support to asslst
Individuals recover from poor health.
MSK Pllot- The development and dellvery of water and land-based classes Includlng rehab, aquafit, hlp knee and back
pain classes, Wellbein8lHolistlc services, and virtual rehab exerclse groups.
Together Fund- Provide communlty transport to lelsurelhealth activitles from rural areas.
Move your Mlnd- Th15 award Is for supportln8, enabllns and stren8thenln8 the protectlve factors for good mental
wellbeing. Thls was provided through 4 courses of 12 weeks wellbeln8 edtsctlon and actlvlty.
Get Help to Get Actlve~ Funding to prmote physical artivity benefits for adults and older adults.
Movln8 Communliies: Pla¢e-Thls fundln8 was from Sport En8land for the financlng the project Costs of Movln8
Communlties Place
Desi
nat d Fun
A deslgnated fund exlsts to represent the penslon scheme deflclt which at 31 March 2024 was £nll12023.. £nlll. These funds
have been rlng-fenced by the Trustees such that the general fund represents free reseNes to be spent on the runnlng of the
Charity. A new desi8nated capital fund ha5 been set up to fund future capital expenditure, Previously Trustees designated
reserves specifically for initiatives that Brow the business and further the charitable objectives and to reflect the net book
value of flxed assets not represented by restricted funds. Due to the Pandemic and the operational losses these prevlouslv
deslgnated funds were transferred to the general fund In the year. Thls pollcy Is one that wlll need to be revlewed In118ht
of the 5i8nificant redurtlon In Income slnce March 2020.
25) Analysls of net assets between funds
Group
Total Funds at
31 March
2024
Restrlrted
Fund
General
Fund
Designated
Fund
Pension
Reserve
Flxed Assets
351,630
351.630
Net Current Assets
137,183
605,534
150.IJOO
892,717
Penslon Scheme Llablllty
Total
137,183
957,164
150.000
1.244.347
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Charlty
Total Funds at
31 March
2024
Restrlcted
Fund
General
Fund
Designated
Fund
Pension
ReseNe
FIMed Assets
351,630
loo
3SI,730
Net Current Assets
137,183
447,557
Iso,000
734,740
Penslon Scheme Llablllty
Total
137,183
799,187
150,100
1,086,470
26) Operatlng lease Commltments
As at 31 March 2024, Abbeycroft Lelsure had annual commltments under non-cancellable operatln8 leases In respect of
plant and machlnery and property as shown below..
2014
2023
Other operatln8 l•ases
Withln one year
Withln one to two years
Between two and five years
Total
994
994
3,038
Land and bulldlnls
Wlthln one year
Withln one to two years
Between two and five years
Total
35,532
35,772
32,040
103,344
35.380
35,380
68,218
138,978
As at 31 March 2024. the Charitable Group had annual commltments under non-cancellable operatlng leases In respect
of plant and machinery and property as shown below..
2024
2023
Other operatlng leases
Withln one year
Within one to two years
Between two and five years
Total
5,227
9,024
5,227
S.Z27
14,251
Land and bulldln8S
Within one year
Withln one to two years
Between two and five years
Total
35,532
35,772
32.040
103,344
35,380
35,380
68.218
138,978
271 Contlngent Asset/Llablllty
The charity, along with its subsldlary Is a member of a VAT group. Both entities concerned are jointly and severally liable
for the VAT Ilabilities of other group members. At 31 March 2024 there was £55.867 payable12023: £89,292 payable)
from HM Revenue and Customs from other group cornpanles.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
28) Reconciliation of net expendtture to net cash flow from operating activities
2014
2023
Net income/lexpenditure)
Depreciation
Amortisatlon
Profit on disposal
Interest Income
Oecrease in stock
Ilncreasel in debtors
(Decrease) / Increase in creditors
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
301,536
297.137
(458,0111
339,461
708
(5,2231
16.485)
19,947}
177,560}
241,807
312.000
(7.016)
129,867)
1,257
(422.752)
(40.4721
1161,0001
Net ¢ash provlded by operatln8 artlvltles
{61.177)
336.750
291 Analysls of changes In net debt
2023
Cashllow
2024
Cash at bank and In hand
2,320,250
2,320,250
352,131
1352,1311
1.968,119
1.968.119
Loans falllng due after more than one year
Total
500,000
1.468.119
1,820,250
{352.1311
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
30) Analysis of charitable funds- comparative
Group
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
l April 2022
Artuarlal
8aln
Income
Expendlture
General fund
907,316 10,615,798 {10,701,9771
81.000
902.137
Penslon reserve
12,793.0001
1312.0001
3.105,000
Deslgnated Funds
Capital Fund
Iso,000
Iso,000
Subtotal Unrestrlcled Funds
1735,684
10.615 798
11.013.977
3.105,OIX)
81.000
1.052,137
Restrlcted Fund
Stand Tall Projert
Uoyds Bank Bond
Active Mums Projert
Hadlel8h Dementla Alllance
Fit and Fed
Inspire Cards
Summer 21 Swim Initiative
Womens Tour of Britain
Lon8 COVID
Teen Chill
Omnlcrom
Patient Care / Pathway Grant
Mlldenhall Park Run
Oiability Sport
Place Based Physical Acitivity
Artive Communities
Sportln8 Memories
Community Chest
Explore Outdoors
Care Homes
Health Checks
Pathway Grant
Health
Operations
Warm Spaces Grant
4,716
81,000
6,839
6,491
23,913
8.757
4,680
(1,1531
3,563
{81,0001
12.7771
13.7941
1256,3661
11,2991
14,6801
112,5001
{6,75SI
4,062
6,017
3,320
232,453
7,458
23,000
15,S(K)
6,755
13,171
5,130
21,552
2,000
2,500
13.171
15.1301
(161,552)
<3,5001
<6.8731
(101,94SI
(15,3311
{971
110,9921
14,7441
114.4851
117,1301
123.1801
{2,1041
127,3851
114,6041
140,000
1,500
4.373
101,945
15,331
2,000
10,992
4,744
14,485
17,130
23.180
2,104
27.385
14.604
1,903
Subtotal Funds
192,504
638,S46
1698,3761
181,0001
51,674
Total
1,543,180) 11.254,344
11,712,353)
3,105,000
1,103,811
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Charlty
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
l April 2022
Artuarlal
8aln
Income
Expendlture
General fund
752,812
9,867,940
19,987,706)
81,000
714,046
Pen51on reseThe
(2,793,0(K)I
{312,0001
3,105,000
Desl8nated Funds
Other assets
Capltal Fund
l(M)
150,0(10
loo
150,000
Subtotal Unrestrfcted Funds
1,890,088
9,867,940
10,299.7061
3,105.000
81.000
864,146
Restrlcted Fund
Stand Tall Prolect
Lloyds Bank Bond
Actlve Mums Projert
Hadleigh Dementia Alliance
Fit and Fed
Inspire Cards
Summer 21 Swlm Inltlatlve
Womens Tour of Brltaln
Lon8 COVID
Teen Chill
Omnicrom
Patlent Care / Pathway Grant
Mlldenhall Park Run
D15ability Sport
Pla¢e Based Physlcal Artivity
Active Communities
Sporting Memories
Community Chest
Explore Outdoors
Care Homes
Health Checks
Pathway Grant
Health
Operatlons
Warm Spaces Grant
Subtolal Funds
4.716
81.000
6.839
6,491
23,913
8,757
4,680
5,000
6.755
13,171
5,130
21,552
2,(M)O
2,500
11,1531
3,563
181,0001
12.7771
13,7941
(256,3671
11,2991
(4,6801
(12,5iJ)I
{6,755)
4.062
6,017
3,320
232,454
7,458
23,000
15,500
13,171
{5,130)
1161,552)
{3,5001
{6,8731
1101,945)
(15.331)
197)
110,992)
{4,744)
114.485)
117,130)
(23,1801
{2.1041
{27.3851
{14.6041
1698,377)
140,000
1,500
4,373
101,945
15,331
2,000
10,992
4.744
14,485
17.130
23,180
2,104
27,385
14,604
638.547
1,903
192,504
(81,000
51.674
Total
11,697,584) 10,506,487
10,998,083
3,105,000
915.820
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
31) Analysls of net a￿ets between funds- comparative
Group
Total Funds at
31 March
2023
General
Fund
Deslgnated
Fund
Penslon
Reserve
Restrkted Fund
Flxed Assets
320,930
320,930
Net Current Assets
51,674
581,207
150,000
782,881
Penslon Scheme Llablllty
Total
51.674
902,137
150,000
1,103,811
Charlty
Total Funds at
31 March
2023
General
Fund
Desl8nated
Fund
Penslon
Reserve
Restrlrted Fund
Flxed Assets
320,930
100
321,030
Net Current Assets
51,674
393,116
150,000
594,790
Penslon Scheme Uablllty
Total
714,046
150,100
515￿20
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
32)
Comparatlve SOFA by fvnd
Restrlcted
Funds
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Total
1023
Income from:
Donatlons and grants
Charitable attivities
Other tradin8 actlvltles
Other Income
Investments
Total
638,546
638,546
9.519.946
1,042,286
25,116
6,485
11,232,379
9,519,946
1.042.286
25,116
6,485
10,593.833
638,546
Empendlture on:
Ralslng funds
Charitable actlvities
Total
{7S6,798)
{10,235,2121
10.992,010
1756,7981
10,933,588
11,690.386}
1698,376
698,376
Net Income/lexpendlturel
Gross transfers In the year
Actuarlal 8alns/{losses} on defined benefit pension
scheme
Net movement In funds
159,8301
181,0001
{398.177)
81,000
1458,0071
3,105,001
2,787,824
3.105,001
2.646,994
1140.830
RetoncllSat•on ol funds
Total funds brought forward
192,504
11,735,687)
11,543,183)
Total funds ¢•Trled forward
51,674
1.052.137
1,103,811
The restricted expendlture of £698,376 was previously shown under Ralsin8 Funds and Is now correctly shown under
Charitable Actlvities. There Is no change to the overall total expenditure.
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