COMPANY NO. 05207019 CHARITY NO. 1117138 Abbeycroft Let's Love Life ABBEYCROFT LEISURE {A Company Limited by Guarantee) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RlllllNN •AE12017N* 2411212025 COMPANIES HOUSE A21 #25 Abbeycroft Leisure FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Welcome from the Chief Executive Trustees. Annual Report Independent Auditorfs report to the members 25 Consolidated Statement of Financlal Activltles 29 Group and Charity Balance Sheets 30 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 32 Notes to the financlal statements 33 Abbeycroft Leisure FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees & Dirertors Sarah Howard MBE (Chair) David Howells FCCA {Vice Chairl {Resigned 23 January 20251 Simon Burton Marie Mills Timothy Mutum John Turnbull Slr Robert Wales IResi8ned 24 April 20251 Rosemary Mason Kate Vaughton William Wright (Appointed 25, April 2024} th Chief Executive Warren Smyth Company Secretary Lynda Pope FCCA Reglstered Office Abbeycroft Leisure Haverhill Leisure Centre Ehrin8shau5en Wav Haverhill Suffolk CB9 OER Auditors Price Bailey LLP Tennyson House Cambridge Business Park Cambridge CB4 OWZ Bankers National Westminster Bank PLC 7 Cornhill Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 IAX SollcStor5 Winckworth 5herwood Minerva House 5 Montague Close London SEI 98B Ashtons Legal Fornham 8u51ne55 Court The Log Barn Fornham St Martin IP31 ISL Senior Mana8ers The Leadership Team consists of the following posts: Chlef Executive Strateglc Director Finance Director Operations Director Warren Smyth Karen Points Lynda Pope FCCA Tracey Loynds Abbeycroft Leisure FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE l am very pleased toshare Abbeycroft Leisure's 2024 Annual Report-a reflection of our continued commitmentto Improving health, wellbeing. and community resilience across our region. This year. Abbeycroft's services generated over £12 million in social value. with 1.97 million visits across our facilities and 74,000 individual customers engaging in activities that support healthier. more active lives. These figures reflect a renewed appetite for inclusive, preventative health services. Our referral-based programmes have expanded significantly, supporting thousands of indlvlduals with tallored physical activity pathways. Most importantly, many participants have continued their engagement beyond the initial programme. reporting improvements in mobility, confidence, and overall wellbeing. These outcomes demonstrate the power of community-led health interventions and the value of sustained support. Alongside physical activity, we've continued our focu5 on wlder communlty impact, deepening our reach through additional targeted initiatives that address social isolation, mental health, and family wellbeing. From early year5 SUPPOrt to youth engagement and older adultactivities, ourwork is helping people of all ages feel moreconnected, empowered and supported within our community. The approach outlined above means that programmes in our leisure facilities offer real breadth and depth and appeal to the local communities they serve. Envlronmental sustalnability remains a core focus. Innovatlons in energy recovery, recycling and staff-led climate Inltlatives are helpin8 us reduce our carbon footprint and lead by example in the leisure sector. As a social enterprise, our stren8th lies in collaboration. Invaluable partnerships with West Suffolk Council. 8abergh Distrirt Councll, the West Suffolk Alllance, the NHS Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board, local schools and voluntary organlsatlons have enabled us to dellver jolned-up services to respond directly to local needs and national priorlties. We are also deeply grateful for the unwavering 5UPPOrt of our staff and trustees, whose dedlcation, passion, and belief in our mission continue to drive everything we do. Going forwards, our newly formed strategic leadership group will guide future investment, commissioning. and the integration of new technologies to enhance service delivery and customer experience. Every Inltiative, partnershlp, and programme we deliver is rooted in one simple bellef: let's love Ilfe by helplng people Be Healthier. Live Longer and Have Fun. Sarah Howard MBE Chalr of Trustees Warren Smyth Chief Emecutlve Date.. 20 November 2025 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of Abbeycroft Leisure for the year ended 31 March 2025. Structure, Governance and Management Governin document Abbeycroft Leisure Is a Charitable Company Llmlted by Guarantee Iregistered 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 trading. Charitable Status was awarded to the Charitable Company by the Charity Commission on 5 December 2006 Icharity number 11171381 and as such the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Charities ISORP FRS1021 and the Companies Act 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 provide for a wider membershlp with the approval of the Trustees. The board completed a governance review during 2019 using the Charity Governance Code for Larger Charities. The review resulted in an action plan that was adopted by the board. A Committee Structure was established following this review and was reviewed again in 2023 resultin8 in the development of a new Strategy Committee that replaced the Marketing and Operation5 Commlttee. Therefore, there are now four committees that support the full board In managing and overseeing the charity as follows; Finance and Audit Organisational Development Committee Strategy Committee Health & Safety Committee ointm nt of Tru tees As set out in the Articles of Association the Board of Trustees must comprise at least three and not more than twelve individuals. Local Authority Persons shall be entitled to apply to be a Trustee in the event of a vacancy on the Board, however they shall not have an automatic right to be appointed a5 a Trustee. One third of the appointed Trustees must retire at the Annual General Meetlng IAGMI but shall be eligible for re-appointment, those longest In office resi8nin8 first. Trustee Induction and Trainin There 15 an informal induction process for new Trustees. each one meeting with the Chair of the Board prior to attending their first full board meeting. Copies of the Charitable Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association and buslness plan are made available to the new Trustee. During the flrst Board meeting the new Trustee will meet key employees and the other Trustees. Trustees are also provided with a copy of the Charity Commission publication CC3 'The Essential Trustee". Further training opportunities are also identified throughout the year, and various trustee5 will attend seminars providing feedback at relevant board meetings. anisation The Board ofTrustees administerthe Charitable Company. The Board meets at leastfourtimes a yearfor a full Board meetlng. Four standing sub-committees have been established to support the full board. as outlined in earlier in this section. 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 authority for operational matters including finance, employment, and day to day management of the organisation with support from a senior leadership tearn including a Finance Director, an Operations Director, and a Strategic Director. The Board is responsible for the employment and terms and conditions of the Chief Executive and general pay and remuneration terms of all employees including the senior leadership team. When setting pay, reference is made to salary surveys and industry benchmarks. Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Board's work in this area is supported by the Organisational Development Committee that focuses on.. terms & conditions pen51ons pay and benefits. advising on the development of an effective staff structure employment practices. Responsibility for recruitment and pay for operational and management staff is delegated to the Chief Executive. Disabled Persons 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 consideration when such vacancies arise, Abbeycroft is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer. Grou The Charitable Company set up Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited on 30 January 2017. Thls Is a private company Ilmlted by shares, of which the Charitable Company owns 100%. Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited began operations on the 4 Aprll 2017 and primarily operates the catering facilities in the Leisure Centres occupied by Abbeycroft Leisure. This trading subsidiary gift aids all taxable profits to Abbeycroft Leisure. Rel ted Parti West suffolk Council and 8aber8h District Council are significant partners and contribute to the delivery of sporting facilities in West Suffolk and Babergh by providing funding to the Charitable Company in the form of a management fee and utilitie5 support. This funding also supports the work of the Charitable Company in the community by enabling residents to take part In sporting events outside of the Leisure Centres. Both Counclls promote the Charitable Companvs activlties by advertlslng the Leisure Centres and activitie5 on their website and within other promotional material. A Summary of transactions with these Councils is set out in note three to the Financial Statements. ObJectSves and Actlvltles The objects of the Charitable Company are.. to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals available to the publlc at lar8e, save for special facllities belng provlded for those who have need of such by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty, or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life- and/or to promote community participation in healthy recreational actlvities and understandin8 of the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle, by the provision of facilities for the playing of running, cycling and walking,. and/or to provide or assist in the provision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the community without distinction, including use for meetings, lecture5, and classe5 andlor other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for all those who use the facilities: and/or to promote the education of pupils or student5 in schools or establishments for further or higher education by the provlslon or assistance In the provision of facilities for physical education and development, Includin8 games or sports equipment, courses. lectures, demonstratlons, and coaching,. andlor to promote the education of the public through the provision of facilities for performing arts,. andlor to advance the education of the public through the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance,. and/or pursue such other charitable purpose5 a5 the Trustees in their absolute discretion shall determine. Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Public benefit In delivering these objectives and developing activities for the forthcoming year the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and fee charging. Abbeycroft Leisure relies on a management fee and the income generated from fees and char8es to cover it5 operating cost5, ID setting the level of fee5 and charges and concessions for the activities on offer the Charitable Company considers accessibility to the facilities and actlvlties for those on low incomes. The main activities for the year are the promotion of health and wellbeing through the provision of education. training and support as well as encouraging social interaction within the community. The mission and core values for the organisation were updated in 2022 and these are: Purpose To help people Be Healthy, Live Lon8er, Have Fun PEOPLE Improvlng quality and outcomes through collaboration HEALTH & WELLBEING Central to our communities, health and wellbeing FACILITIES & SERVICES Widening participation with imagination and energy Values Integritv Honestyi no alternative agenda Pride We encourage belief and celebrate achievements. Communlty Everyone Is important, everyone Is Invited. Teamwork We support each other for a bigger outcorne. The key actions employed to achieve the Charltable Compan¢s objectives are to: deliver high quality leisure facilities and provide customers with tailored expert advice at an affordable price, create opportunities for people to take part in sport and leisure activities in groups to enhance general wellbeing, encourage support and friendship and create a sense of belonging for member5 of the community, create and manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders to ensure that the Charitable Company Is aware of and can contribute to relevant initiatives taking place elsewhere in the community, work in part.nerships that add value to the or%ani5ation and improve the services available to the community, organise and engage in local. regional, and national initiatives to further enhance the opportunities available to participate in sport and physical activity, ensure that the facilities and activities on offer are accessible to all sections of the cornmunity, ensure continuous improvement is achieved throughout the organi5ation. Abbeycroft offers several competitive membership packages to customers of the leisure facilities, comprising access to fitness studios, swimming pools, and exercise class programmes. Concessionary rates exist for students, senior citizens. people with disabilities, the unemployed and people on low income. There is a wide range of pay and plèy activities 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 relationships with other organisations (charities and social enterprises) that work with individuals who have limited financial resources to provide free access to traditional leisure centre activities. Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The organisation also provides facilities for outdoor sports such as football and hockey enabling clubs to train and compete in local leagues throughout the season. The Charitable Company works in partnership with several stakeholders to offer these opportunities. The Health and Wellbeing, Active Communltles and Explore Outdoor teams organi5e a wide range of outreach actlvltles $0 that those communities who have difficulty accessing leisure facilities based in the main settlements still get the opportunity to engage in sport and physical activity. The teams also access several local, county, regional and national initiatives to raise the profile of physical activity and offer more opportunity for participation within the local community with some of these services being made available free of charge, STRATEGIC REPORT ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 202412025 proved to be a successful year for the or8anisatlon and once again a great deal has been achleved. Whilst the year has been full of achievements. macro environmental factors continue to impact on the organisation. OUR IMPAcr The services and programmes provided by Abbeycroft generated £12.Im 50ci31 value supporting physical and mental health, subjective wellbeing. individual development, social and community development. The value brought by the service as cost savin85 to the health system total £2.2m wlth savin8s In Dementia {£703,0001. Diabetes 1£690,0001 and Hip Fractures £497,000) Our 12 facilities, located in 10 communities, recelved in excess of 1.97m vlsits for a broad range of actlvities, programmes and initiatives, thi5 was despite the pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre being closed from August 2024 through to February 2025. Thi5 was generated by 74.000 individual customers using our facilities Wlth 60% of those achieving recommended guidelines for physical activitv, The organisatlon remains a strong local employer with 484 people employed1198 FTEI. The organisation continued to invest to improve services via investment in capital expenditure. HEALTH WELLBEIN ACTIVE LIVING EXERCISE REFERRAL The service comprising of exercise and rehabilitation programmes, funds free access to those in local communities with lon8 term health conditions, Wlth specific focus on frailty, pulmonary, respiratory conditions alongside wider exercise on referra I 5UPPOrt, including a period of continuation classes following the initial programmes. Our core offer of activities include communlty led walks, lastlng around 30-35 minutes sultable for people who have not been able to walk recently but are looking to become more active or returning from injury/illne55. Cancer exercise classes are a great way to develop independence, build confidence and socialise in a supportive environment. Pulmonary Breath Better, (pulmonary rehabilitation classes designed for people with lung conditions) sessions are individually tailored. with advice on how to manage conditions and symptoms. Fa115, strength & Balance. a specific exercise class aimed at improving strength, balance. mobility arsd physical activity to reduce or prevent fa115 Wlth a social elernent to promote wellbeing. MSK Good B005t, aqua aerobics class for older adults with musculoskeletal IMSKI conditions. A fun-packed water workout that involves using light dumbbells to increase muscle tone, improve strength, stamina & overall cardio-muscular fitness. In addition, clients can also access our Keep Active Leisure Club, sessions built for over 55's including archery, walking netball/football, table-tennis & badminton. Sessions include refreshments & a chance to socialise. Innerva classes, 30-minute ircuit-based workout using power-assisted equipment ideal for older adults, those living with long-term conditiOn5. EGYM, 30-minute personalised equipment based work out circuits. that automatically remembers & adjusts based on the client'5 previous workout ideal for older adults. those living with long-term conditions. Sporting Memories sessions use sports-based Abbeycroft Leisure TRU5TEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 reminiscence resources to rekindle those very special sportin8 memories and events; sessions also incorporate appropriate promotion of gentle exercise. Performance April 2024 to March 2025: 3078 Client refer ra15 up from 2897 prior year 1021 Cllents participatin8 in sen4ice. 49617 Client attendances up from 32,880 recorded prior year 502 Clients completed 24-wÈek assessment. 997 Clients continue doing something up from 596 prlor year. Key Referral Partners Patient access to the service is made vla health professlonal referral. Our key health referral partners: AHP Suffolk MSK GP/Social Prescribing Community/WSFT Other 25%134%1 39%133%1 36%129%1 4% Cllent Outcome Measures (Impact) Active Living undertake client assessments at the point of entry. at week twelve and a final assessment at week twenty-four. All data is reviewed through an independent evaluation, undertaken each year by West Suffolk Foundation Trust. The pmportion of referrals ocross deprivotion quintlles mirrors the size of the population in eoch quint ond is unchanged Since the prevlous evoluatlon. Engagement status does not seem to differ 51gnificontly between quintiles 2-5. International Physical Activity Questionnalre (IPAQI International Physical Activity Questionnaire IIPAQI developed to measure health-related physical activity IPA) in populations. The Service use5 the short questionnaire14 question) IPAQ. Types of activity are walkin8, moderate-lntensity and viEorous-intenslty activities, duratlon, and frequency. 60%155%} of participants had seen an increase in the level of physical artivity at 24 weeks. There was a significant reduction in the number of people with a low score {61% decrease) and a 66% increase in those with a hi8h score i.e. becoming more active. 78% (75%) of partlclpants Increased their number of metabolically active minutes per week. The avera8e increase was 175% from 955 to 2632 metabolically active minutes per week. 78%162.1%) of participants had reduced the amount of time they Spent sitting per week. The avera8e number of minutes spent sitting decreased from 436 to 300, a 31.2% decrease. Short Warwlck-Edlnburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales were developed to enablethe measurin8of mental wellbeing in the8eneral population. Within the Active Living scheme. we use the 7-item scale SWEMWBS. The indicating score for high wellbeing is 27.5+ and a score of >18-20 is indicative of possible mild depression. 68.9% improved their Short Warwlck-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale well-being score. The average improvement was from a baseline of 25 to a score of 30 at 24 weeks120% increase). 'WSH independent evaluation undertaken 2023124- 2024125 not completed Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 In addition, Active Living undertake further client assessment data. the Patient Activation Measure IPAMI Survey, supported by West Suffolk Foundation Trust. In the past 12 months our health practitioner team have completed more than 1802 with a re-admisslon rate of 21%. The cllent is provided a Score of 1-4. 1 being low and 4 being high. the score indicates a client's knowledge, skills and confidence managing their own health. In 2024 PAM completed an independent validated evaluation which reported the Active Living service made a total expected Cost savin8 acr055 all patient5 of *£978,165.70. 'Key facts and figures about the NHS l The King's Fund {kingsfund.org.ukl NHS: Key Facts and Figures l The King's Fund Ikingsfund.org.ukl 'NHS England i) 2020121 National Cost Collection Data Publication NHS En8land )) 2020121 National Cost Collection Data Publication STRENGTH AND BALANCE PROGRAMME Physical activity alds preventlon and management of noncommunicable diseases. Yet many UK adult5, particularly those with long-term health conditions, do not meet recommended activity levels. Therefore Abbeycroft provides a significant number of strength and balance classes and me3sure5 falls efficacy the impact of thi5 activity. Falls efficacy has been deflned as the percelved self-efflcacy to perform activltles of dally Ilvln8 Without fallin8. The Timed Up and Go ITUGI test Is a rellable, cost-effectlve, safe, and tlme-efficient way to evaluate overall functlonal mobility. 87.5% at 24 weeks, had lowered their score. The average score decreased from 14.6 to 10.4, 3 28.8% decrease. l.e. participants reported fewer concerns about falling. •87.5% Saw a reduction In thelr time to get up and go test. The average tlme to get up and go decreased from 13,55 to 9,53 seconds, 29% decrease. This also takes the average time from high risk for falls into a lower risk category. Client Feedback °We have an excellent instructor, they5UPPOrt me with my Actlve Living se551on5, She understands the participants need5 Wlth compassion and a comprehensive understanding of how and why". "l and oll the class on a Monday would like to soy thank you for giving us Nino. She is so lovely, thoughtful, when we orrive everything 15 Set outfvr u5, and we all work hurd as we can. The atmosphere 15 great. So ple05e con we keep herfor ever" 'Attending the classes every week hos mode an amazing difference to my mentol health, helped ease my pain ond l find moving easier each week". GOOD BOOST MSK SERVICE Good Boost has been developed to support people living with a wide range of physical health conditions to maximize their supported self-management and wellbeing. Good Boost technology support live classes and 121 sessions for personalised therapeutic exercise and rehab, on land and in water with Ai prescription delivered through individual device5 {iPadsl. Abbeycroft as part of the Governmenys Healthy Ageing Challenge, through ukactive is part of a consortium that delivered an innovative industrial research projett to support the NHS help people as they age. Its aim is to transform gyms and pools into community musculoskeletal hubs li.e. rehabilitation for knee, hip and backl. It also aims is to reduce health inequalities and the burden on the NHS by providing local, supported, self-management options for people to better maintain mobility, physical function and reduce pain through activity delivered closer to their home. Abbeycroft work in partnership with Allied Health Professional physiotherapy teams to identify patients and refer directly into our service is summarised below: Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 MSK Condltlon 36% Knee 24% Lower Back 19% Hip 11% Shoulder 400 362 1273 1058 Referrals received. Active Users Pathway class attendances Community class attendances 70% of clients reported improved mobility and function and wished to continue. Following the success of our Good Boost investment in 3 locations18ury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Mildenhall Leisure centresl we will be increaslng our Good Boost offering Introducin8 the service to Haverhill and Hadleigh. Thls wlll transform our local offering and widen the opportunities people within our communltles will have to 8ain medically sUPPOrted physical activity. ACTIVE MUMS~. Antenatal Care Programme Active Mums." aims to inspire mums to be the best they can be by looklng after themselves, to give their babies, the best start In Ilfe possible. Combinin8 physical activity. health, and well-beln8 Information withln antenatal care, to improve birth outcomes and wellbeing amon8 a cohort of pregnant women In Suffolk. This is achieved through delivery of a 12-week programme which embeds principles of behaviour change and physical activity- while providing mothers with continuity of care with the midwifes. This creates not only one healthier person but a whole family, significantly improvin8 the physical and mental wellbeing of overweight pregnant women resultin8 in a posltlve blrthing experience for mother and baby whilst Instilllng values of good health far beyond birth. Active Mums," is dellvered across West Suffolk and Babergh with 7 sesslons delivered in Brandon, Buryst Edmunds, Hadleigh, Haverhill, Mildenhall, Newmarket and Sudbury. Client Outcome Measures (Impact) 191 Client referrals 164 Clients particlpated. 1124 Total attendances 64 Completed (other participants still in schemel Mode ot birth 79% 21% Vaginal births {up from 75%) C-sec la reduction against the 39.4% C-sec rate for east of En8land Commlssioning region NHS Maternity Statistics 2022-231 Breast Feeding 83QA 91% Breast fed as first feed172.9% NHS England Maternity Statistics 2022-231 Brea5tfeeding at 6-8 weeks Mental wellbeing 76% Maintained or improved their Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale well-being score. •Those that were not able to breast feed at first feed were still able to establish feeding after birth which is a huge shift from the regional average. Prevalence of breast feeding at 6-8 weeks East of England average 15 55.4% ** ** Jan 2024 Officefor Health improvements and Disporities (formerly Public Health England). io Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Cllent Feedback "Ifeel more p051tive thanks to the supportfrom the midwives and Helen and learning from other mums. experience5. "It hos given me something to lookforword to each week. being around other women going through the same thing "It Was lovely to meet other mums-to-be, ond to hear obout their experiences, I have builtfriendships andfeel more confident for what's next-. FEEL GOOD SUFFOLK- HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS Feel Good Suffolk is designed by a Suffolk partnership of councils and delivered by district and borough councils alongside 3 digital offer managed by Public Health. Feel Good Suffolk supports people to make positive changes to their health and wellbein8 including losing weight, giving up smoking, and becoming more active. It is designed to provide a cholce of seNices close to people, at the rl8ht time to 5UPPOrt Steady and lastlng improvements to people's health. Abbeycroft Leisure Feel Good Suffolk advisor team deliver the service to our communities in Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Hadleigh. Haverhill. Mildenhall, Newrnarket and Sudbury. In the prior year we have seen the following referral numbers: Servi¢e Outcomes 4230 1622 1307 1301 Total client referrals Welght management referra15 Smoking cessation referrals Physical activity referrals West suffolk >J45 1007 F*iDX Hadlelgh / Sudbury 372 331 FiblVIS 636 Current active in service li Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 898 48% 70% Complete (Needs met) Engagement Improved well-being score (Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale} Improved physical activity levels. Ilnternational Physical Activity Questionnaire IPAQ developed to measure health-related physical activity IPA) in populations) 55% Our team aim to 5UPPQrt all of our communities with particular focus on those who ml8ht otherwise not receive the information, advice and guidance to Improve thelr lifestyle wlthout Feel Good Suffolk. Abbeycroft Leisure Feel Good Suffolk team have undertaken a number of targeted projects to engage with some of our underserved communities with two of these described below.. BURY DROP-IN SMOKING CESSATION OUTREACH The Bury Drop-ln Smoking Cessation Outreach project is designed to engage people experlenclng hornelessne55, vulnerably housed individuals, and those facing severe social disadvantage in Bury St Edmunds. Delivered in partnership with the Bury Drop-ln Centre. the project aims to reduce smoking prevalence in this high-risk community by providing accessible, non- judgemental, and on-the-spot smoking ce55ation advice, nicotine replacement therapy INRT and Vapesl. and ongoing behavioural support. The service is embedded within an existing community support hub, ensuring a safe, familiar, and trusted environment for engagement. Key Issues the Project Addressed Extremely hl8h smokln8 rates amon8 people experlencing homelessness (often over 80% In this population) Barriers to accessin8 mainstream healthcare seNices, including mistrust of institutions and lack of transport. Complex health and wellbeing needs, often involving mental ill-health, substance dependency, and poor nutrition. Need for flexible, drop-in, and immediate support rather than scheduled clinical appointments. Lack of tailored cessation 5UPPOrt that recogni5es trauma, poverty, and chaotic life circumstances. Servlce outcomes 757 Total stop smokin8 referrals to FGS (Westl 58 Referrals from homeless clients17.66% of total referra15 3%) more than double the national average of l- 58 116 io* 7.66% Homeless clients issued social prescriptions onward support. Stop smoking needs met/quits from all referrals115.32%1 Stop smoking needs met/quits from homeless clients {50% of engaging homeless clients) Engagement with the homeless community more than twice the typical NHS average for this demo8raphic Clients achieving a quit. Homeless clients currently engaging with the service. 50% 20 4 cllents on harm reduction and close to quitting Key factors to maklng the project a success was ensuring the service was accessible in a supportlve and trusted location. Offering practical quit aids alongside motivational vouchers that are highly sought after. Most importantly however for clients is having the Feel Good Suffolk team be consistent. always being there each week, even when the clients themselves might attend infrequently, in order to be a trusted practitioner and build relationships it was vital we were always available. Case Studies Anonymou5 Case Study- Quit Smoking The client, a lon8-term smoker experiencing homelessness, attended the Bury Drop-ln on 08 May 2025 seeking support to quit smoking. He smoked 10-15 roll-ups per day for over 30 years. His main motivation was to improve health and reduce CO exposure. 12 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Inlti31 CO reading: 11 ppm lamber zone). No medication use or reported health conditions. Enrolled in Stop Srnokin8 Service {Short-Term Support}. Transitioned fullyto vaping as a harm reduction method. Provided with vape device, pods, and advice. Incentive vouchers offered for milestone achievements. A £5 Greggs voucher issued at 4 weeks smoke free and £10 Greggs voucher at 12 weeks smoke free, which is a huge achievement. The key outcome achieved. the client has maintalned more than 12 weeks smoke free, with CO reduction down from 11 ppm to I ppm. Furthermore. the client has undertaken huge behaviour change. seeing a complete shift from cigarettes to vaping. WEST SUFFOLK HOSPITAL TOBACCO DEPENDENCE TEAM PARTNERSHIP This partnership involves Feel Good Suffolk taking on smoking cessation referrals from the West Suffolk Hospital Tobacco Dependence Team to provide comprehensive stop smoking support across West Suffolk and 8abergh hubs. By integrating hospital referrals into the FGS community services. the project aims to increase overall referral numbers, improve quit dates set, and enhance quit success rates. The collaboration facilitates a seamless patient journey from hospital care into community-based smoking cessation services, enabling 5UStained quit attempts and improved health outcomes. Key Issues the project addressed included the need for effective post-discharge smoking cessation support for hospital patients to Sustain the behaviour change, support gaps in referral uptake and engagement when hospital patients transition to community services and increase quit rates by linkin8 hospital tobacco dependence interventions with established communlty support for sustained cllent behaviour change. Servlee outcomes 180 Referrals from West Suffolk Hospital Tobacco Dependence Team 12% Total stop smoking referfals - significant increase due to hospital partnership. In addition. some of the most positlve outcomes Include the Increased number of quit dates set as a direct result of hospital referrals and West Suffolk Hospltal report5 improved qult rates slnce collaboratln8 Wlth Feel Good Suffolk. The project has established an effective referral pathway ensuring smooth tran51tion from h05Pltal-based tobacco dependence 5UPPOrt to community cessation services. In doing so increased engagement with smoking cessation services among recently discharged hospital patients has brought Improved quit success rates reflected in hospital feedbacL attributed to sustained Feel Good Suffolk advisor support. Further benefits of the project have seen enhanced data sharing and collaborative working practice5 between hospital and community teams. Feel Good Suffolk have strengthened the integrated care approach to tobacco dependence, contributing to broader health improvement goals acr055 West suffolk and Babergh with a move from clinical care to community care. Continued Development The Active Living service continues to develop, introducing improvements where possible, reviewing the latest te¢hnolo8Y and innovations that can improve the client experience. In 2024 Active Living introduced Ai agents, our Active Living Ai agents support clients with initial triage questions. answers and support clients to book initial appointments with our health practitioner teams. On a monthly basis our agent handles more than 200 conversations and support more than 80 client appointments. releasing the health teams time to undertake more valuable client related tasks including face to face assessments and initial appointments. 13 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 ACTIVE COMMUNITIES Abbeycroft Leisure is extremely proud to support as many members of the community as it can, offering access to our facilities. Abbeycroft run a variety of sessions and activities designed to improve social connections within our communities. A￿1VE SCHOOLS Working in primary schools alongside the county's Active Partnership, Active Suffolk, to assist in creating a programme of action for schools to be more active through a simple needs approach. The introduction of appropriate inltiatives helped to maximise the use of the school PE Pupil Premlum to enhance activity levels and improve academic attainment in CYP as well as upskilling staff. It also presented the opportunity to promote local group5, clubs and activities which in turn supports a wider audience. sue Addr Health & Wellbein8, Inactlvlty, Mental Health, CPO. Educational Attalnment atistics 11 schools across the West Suffolk Alliance area engaged in the project with coordination and support from Abbeycroft's Active Communitie5 Team and Active Suffolk. Over 1500 youn8 people actively Involved. Case Stud Feedback Headteacher at Wells Hall Primary School, Ros Towns said: "Our activity week give5 children a toster of so mony sports, some of which they wouldn't have tried before. We wonted to show them that sport con befor everyone and the importance of leoding healthy and active lifestyle5. The activity week was a huge 5ucce55, led by our head of PE Josh Smith, and with the 5UPPOrt of so rnonyfant05tic group5 in and around our locol community. We115 Hall wished to thank t711 the community groups who organised sessions andActive Suffolk, Explore Outdoor, Abbeycroft Leisure and Babergh and Mid Suffolk district councllsfor their support of the week". DETACHED OUTREACH YOUTH WORK Detach Outreach Work in 8ury St Edmunds and Mildenhall is a bold new step forourteam, venturing Intoterritory we haven't previously explored In this way. Funded through two streams, the Home Office's Safer Streets inltlatlve and Bury St Edmunds Town Council Ifor Bury-specific delivery} from October 2024. this project takes support directly to young people where thev are, rather than waiting for them tè come to U5. The work focuse5 on addressing behaviours, unravelling young people's Ilved experlences. and signposting them to the right support services. These interactions are more than casual conversations, they are carefully structured yet approachable "educational" engagements, designed to build trust, raise awareness, and help young people understand the impact of their choices. Our outreach teams operate in public spaces, youth hotspots, and areas where young people naturally gather. By meeting them on their own ground. we are breaking down barrier5, opening channels of communication, and gainin8 insight into the real challenges they face. This allows us to respond more effectively, whether that's by offering guidance, connecting them to local resources, or simply being a consistent, positive presence in their lives. For Abbeycroft, this is a fresh and exciting development in our community work. While we've long been committed to providing safe spaces and active opportunitie5 Wlthin our facilities, taking that support out into the streets adds a new dimension to our services. It enables us to reach those who might never step inside a leisure centre or our youth clubs ITEEN CHILL} ensuring that our comrnitment to health, wellbeing, and community safety extends to everyone, wherever they are. 14 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Key Issue5 the Project Addressed Tackling ASB. Inclusion Statistics Total individuals engaged 366 across 2 locations. shared Themes Across both BLtry St EdmLtnd's and Mildenhall, the key themes that have emerged from our conversations with young people have revolved around mental health, education and career pathways, and LG8TQ+ matters. These discussions reflect the areas of greatest concern for youth in both towns. and we have been actively engaged in providing support. guidance, and resources. Mental Health: Young people have been particularly vocal about their struggles with mental health, particularly issues such as anxietv, depression, and low self-esteem. The conversations around mental he3lth have been central to the work undertaken, with many expressing the need for support and understanding. In response, we have been able to provide a space for these discussions and guide them toward appropriate mental health servlces like Kooth, Mind and Suffolk Mind. Education Careers: Another prominent theme has been discussions around education and career aspirations. Many youn8 people have sought advlce on navi8atin8 their educational journey, choosing career paths, and understanding the opportunities available to them after school. Conversatlons have ranged from exploring further education options, such as further education establishments West Suffolk College and Cambridge Regional College, to understandin8 different career pathways and seeking guidance on vocational training and apprenticeships. This h35 been useful with the member of the detach team having employment within thi5 area. LG8TQ+: LGBTQ+ topics have also been an important part of the dialogue, with many young people discussing their experiences related to their identities and the challenges they face. Concerns about acceptance, bullying, and discrimination have been raised, and these conversations have underscored the need for supportive and inclusive spaces. We've rnade a concerted effort to Si8npost towards Outreach Youth- local support provider. Underage vaplng mlsuse: We also provide information and informal education on the risks of substance misuse. particularly focusing on the rising concern of vaping among young people. KEEP ACTIVE The Keep Artive programme supports the ageing population across 6 communities to stay physically active and sociallv connected through a variety of engaging physical activity opportunities. From gentle exercise classes and walking sport groups to dance 5e55ion5 and swimming activities, the programme encourage5 movement. friendship, and a positive lifestyle. By combinin8 regular activity with social interaction, Keep Active helps participants maintain independence, improve wellbein8, and enjoy an active, fulfllling life. Key Issues the Project Addressed Social isolation, Inclusion. Physical & Mental Health statlstics Total recorded att.: 10,241. Across 6 locations 97% of adults suggest Keep Artive Sessions keep them from feeling isolated. 15 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Haverhill: 100% report increased vigorous activity. 100% report reduction in sedentary time IOOYO increased Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale well-beingscore at 12 and 24 weeks. 40% still had increase after 36 weeks. 100% report improved physical activity and overall wellbeing. Brandon 54% improved increased mental health Short Warwick-Edinburgh Ment31 Wellbeing Scale well-being score at 12 and 24 weeks. 57% report reduction In sedentary time 100% report improved physical activity and overall wellbein8. Case Studies/Feedback "I love these sessionsl Not just because It keeps me t7 bit artlve but because it's 50methinq to look forword to each week and Ileel port of the communlty agaln-. 'Very, very good groupl Feeling so much betterlor activity and socialising-. -Fitness, fun and social. Nice to meet new locollriends". "Ivs very easy when you live alone to Aeel isolated, so being part of a group definitely helps, ond we hove a good old 'chin-wag' over o cuppo durlnq the session.- Carol Fuller Feedback "8eforelolnlnq I wqsAeelinq unAIt ond worrled about my health (type 2 dlabetlc). Slnce startlng Keep Artive Low ImpactAerobic5 and Keep Active Aqua Aerobics my sugar levels are better and manageable, I hove lost weight and muchfeel much happierand more confident to take part in otherexercise artivltles. I now take part in oll oqua aeroblc sesslon5 & hove joined the gym and regularly attending the Gym by my5ell. l enloy the group ond have met other ladles In similar 51tuotions a5 my5elr. MOVE MORE OUTDOORS Move More Outdoors is a programme that looks to address low physlcal activity levels in areas of deprivation and low physical activity levels. Local stakeholders identified areas that may benefit from the programme in Haverhill, Mildenhall and Brandon. The aim was to remove all barriers to participation by providing the community Wlth what they wanted and where they wanted it, through local consultation and insi8ht. Sessions were then delivered in these areas, mostly using cornmunity assets such as parks, recs or community centre5. Key Issues the Prolect Addressed Physical & Mental Health, Tacklln8 Inequalltlesl Low income. Statistlcs 515 attendances over 12 weeks from inactive population. Outcomes 100% report increased activity and 88% improved overall wellbeing. 100% participants reported had increased their amount of physical attivity a week after 3ttendin8 these sessions. After this initial 12-week period, the programme 15 self-financing, with participant contributions helping to cover ongoing costs and keep activities running. Thls approach ensures the project remains sustainable while continuing to offer affordable, accessible opportunities for people to stay active and engaged. 16 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Feedback -8ecause of building up my strength with Pilates l om now olso ottending a bootcomp weekly. Which Ifind complement eoch other and hove definitely improved my Strength. energy (7ndflexibility. Lakenheath: "Carly hos been o brilliont teacher ond I've enjoyed every single closs ond I've never missed one since I started going- -Love them. Carly has been a great person and clearly loves what she teoches. I've never oncefelt pressure to be oble to do things thot others con ond I'm not quite there yet-. Haverhlll: "Yes. I know I must exercise. and this is o first big stepfor me and l am gratefulfor it." "Yes, enjoy the exercises and meeting new people- "I definitelvfeel stronger and more connected to the communitf. SPORTING MEMORIES- SUDBURY Sportin8 Memories, operated at Kingfisher Leisure Centre, is an inclusive community Broup open to people of all ages and abilities. Whether living with physical or mental disabilities, visible or hidden conditions such as dementia, or simply seeking companionship, individuals are welcomed into a safe. friendly space designed to enhance wellbeing and quality of life. Dedicated volunteers are on hand to ensure everyone feels supported, comfortable, and valued,. offering practical help, a warm welcome, and, where needed, a listenin8 ear. Activities are varied and en83gin8, ranging from chair-based exercises to qulzzes includlng Sporting plnk, and visitors from sportspersons (past & presentl Alongside the regular sessions, it also provides a platform to invite local organisations and services to join, sharing information, offering support, and helping to raise awareness of opportunities and resources available at a local or regional level. This collaboration not only increases local knowledge but also brings fresh energy, entertainment, and new connections to the group. Key Issues the Project Addressed Social isolation, Inclusion, Physical & Mental Health Statlstics Totalrecordedatt.3,269 100% indicated a positive health change. Case Studles "To Keep in touch with oldfriend5 and make new ones". e content, the company the fun- "Meeting other people". TEEN CHILL Teen Chill gives young people the opportunities to socialise in a struttured session where a youth support worker is on hand to offer 5UPPOrt and guidance. The main objective of these 5es5ions is to reduce antl- Social behaviour and crime in the local areas. The core participants are aged 11-16 years and from the start of the programme we adopted an approach that allows young people to feel able to express themselves in a safe, controlled envirorsment. 17 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 By providing a dedicated facility tailored to the needs and interest5 of young people, a youth hub fosters a sense of belonging and community engagement. It offers a wide range of resources and programmes, including educational workshops, skill building activities, mental health support, and recreational opportunities. Having a youth hub in the community not only empowers young people to explore their passions and talents but also cultivates a supportive environment for personal growth and social interaction. Additionally, it serves as a catalyst for positive change, facilitating collaboration between young people, IuLal orgaiiisations. and authorities to address community Issues and promote youth-led initiatives. In essence, a youth hub enriches the fabric of the community by investing in the future leaders and changemakers. ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment for all. In 2024-2025 Teen Chill expanded into further communities in Great Cornard (Great Cornard Leisure Centrel. Teen Chlll is now serving in 5 locations across Suffolk. Key Issues the Project Addre55ed Tackling ASB. Statlstlcs Total att. 4626 Outcomes Mildenhall.. CombSned: Combined: 100% of participant5 feel safer within their communlty. 98% would recommend Teen Chill to a friend. 86% scored 8110 for enjoyment. TOGETHER TUESDAYS Together Tuesday at Hadleigh Pool & Lelsure Centre is an inclusive community group open to people of all a8es and abilities. Whether living with physical or mental disabilities, visible or hidden conditions such as dementia, or simply seekin8 companionship, participants are welcomed into a safe, friendly space designed to enhance wellbeing and quality of life. Our dedlcated staff and volunteer5 are on hand to ensure everyone feels supported, comfortable, and valued-offerlng practical help. a warm welcome, and, where needed, a listening ear. Activitie5 are varied and engaging, rangin8 from table cricket, boccia. and chair-based exercises to qU122es, bingo, and other games that bring people together. Alongside our regular Sessions. we also Invlte local organlsations and services to join us, sharin8 Informatlon, offering support. and helping to raise awareness of opportunities and resources available in the community. This collaboration not onlv increases local knowledge but also brings fresh energy, entertainment, and new connection5 to our group. Special events are a highlight of the year, addin8 extra moments of joy and variety. From seasonal celebrations and themed activity days to group outing5 and shared rneals, these occasions create lasting memories and strengthen the sense of community that Together Tuesday is known for. Key Issues the Project Addressed Social isolation, Inclusion. Physical & Mental Health Statistics Total recorded att.: 1,801. Individuals recorded.. 271. 18 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Case Studies/Feedback Carer 2 "God no one knows what life 15 like but we get by and this group isfanta5tic. The outing to Felixstowe was brilliont. A good group Aor anyone ond onyone's welcome" Carer 3 "This is one of the groups we attend but people are welcoming andfriendly and don't highlight my wife's dementio s a problem" ACTIVE DROP-IN SESSIONS We partnered with Bury St. Edmunds Town Council to offer children and young people living in Bury St Edmunds free access to activities including climbing, axe throwing, archery, and mountain biking, held at varlous green spaces throughout the town. This funding also covered a family fun day held at Bury Leisure Centre during the summer holidays. Key Issues the Project Addressed Takin8 3 proactive approach to 8ood health and wellbeing, making it easier for our community to make healthier choices and achieve a more active lifestyle, Statistics Big Family Fun Day on 16, August 2024- 400 young people living in Bury St Edmunds Summer Holldays- 9 sessions October half term - S sessions WELLBEING WALKS- BRANDON & HAVERHILL Leisurely walks identified in the areas are designed to reduce isolation and introduce non-demanding, gentle exercise. Led by peer groups or supported by Suffolk Ramblers, Abbeycroft and dedicated volunteers, the walks encoura8e people to start some gentle. physical activity In the great outdoors and joln a social group. There's usually a 'cuppa' at the end of the walk to encourage more social Interaction and a sense of belonging. Key Issues the Project Addressed Physlcal and Mental Health, Inclusion. Tackllng Inequalitles/Low support income Statistlcs 1347 recorded attendances. 86% continued doing physical activity as a result of the walks. 80% who attended over 36 weeks increased Short Warwlck-Edlnburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale well.bein8. Outcomes The Wellbeing Walks at 8randon have seen fantastic growth. What began as a single weekly 8roup walk has now developed Into two separate walking groups: one offering a longer route for those seeking more of a challenge, and another providing a shorter, gentler option to suit different abilities. This expansion was drlven by growlng demand and our commitment to ensurin8 that all participants can take part at a pace that's rl8ht for them. To support thi5 growth. the volunteer team ha5 also strengthened significantly, increasing from just one trained walk leader to four fully trained volunteers. This not only enhances the quality and safety of the walks but also ensures we can continue to welcorne more participant5 while maintaining a friendly. SLrpportive atmosphere. Feedback: "Ifeel so much better ju5tfor wolking ond chatting to people in the group." "Everyone is 50 lovely andfriendly, so I don't know why Ifelt so nenious obout going." "It's the highlight of my week actually, but l also have the confidence to walk on my own now which I do." SEN FOOTBALL Abbeycroft recognises the importance of inclusive and accessible sport and provides funding to the New Croft Foundation to deliver targeted football session5 for pupils at Special Educational Needs ISENI unit & Mainstream School in Haverhill. 19 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 These after-school sessions are specifically designed to meet the needs of young people with additional learnln8 or physical needs, offerin8 a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where they can develop football skills, and build conf idence. The coaching team is experienced in working with SEN participants, ensuring that activities are adapted to individual abilities while still providing challenge, enjoyment, and opportunities for progression. The project aims to address inequalltles in ¢lLLess to sport by creating a dedicated pathway for young people who may otherwise face barriers to participation. v funding thi5 initiative, Abbeycroft Is not only supporting the development of young people, but also championing Inclusion, wellbeing. and the belief that sport should be for everyone, regardless of background or abillty. Key Issues the Prolect Addressed Inclusion Statlstlcs Total att. recorded: 950 Outcomes An additional SEN Team formed for festivals and events. Additional school fixtures delivered. Work emperlence opportLtnities for students provlded In the community. Exit routes for further team activlty formed. Partnership with The New Croft Foundation was formed for students to exit into communlty programme5. Exit routes into refereeing for enthusiastic young people. Regular festivals to attend being delivered by Suffolk FA & Ipswich Town Foundation Worked in partnership with the FA developin8 the Comets programme in Haverhill. Case Studies "Stephanie was the hlghllght OA thls year's SEN Aundlng programme, Stephanle 15 on employee ol Churchlll school who works 0$ lunchtlme assistant. she has built a P051tive relatlon5hlp with the students and started attending the regular weekly sessions os on additional helper outside ofher work. Slnce attendlng these 5e551on5 Stephanie has qrown In confldence and slnce obtained qualificotions in Saftguordlngi aid and now entry level coaching where she volunteers to help the sessions and also assists Wlth the community-.ba5ed sessions the students exlt Into durlng the week. This hos been o real hlghlightfor us as recruiting enthu510Stic volunteers Is always challenging but to have now 5UPPOrted aftmole member of staff on herpothway to becoming a disability coach 15 Something we are delighted obouv. Peter Betts Chlef Executive Officer The New Croft Foundation SUFFOLK POSITIVE FUTURES (CATCH 221 PARTNERSHIP WITH ABBEYCROFT- YOUTH DROP-IN Catch22 Suffolk Positive Futures aims to transform young people's lives and have a si8nificant impact on reducing crime and vouth violence in local comrnunities, while promoting positive emotional wellbeing. Suffolk Positive Futures atternpts to make Suffolk a safer place by engaging with and directly delivering interventions to young people. The initiative focuses on delivering outreach sports sessions right where they are needed most.. on a young person's doorstep within their own community, removing barriers to access and providing a free, welcoming alternative to potentially harmful or antisocial activities. 20 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 These sessions are designed not only to encourage physical activity, but a150 to build trust, promote personal development. and strengthen community relationships. They create safe spaces for young people to connect with positive role models, develop life skills such as teamwork and resilience, and make healthy lifestyle choices. As a key partner, Abbeycroft supports the project through in-kind contributions by providing access to its high-quality leisure facilities- 4 leisure centre5. This enables Suffolk Positive Futures to host interventions in safe, well-equipped envlronments that enhance the delivery and impact of the programme. The use of Abbeycroft's spaces also helps to integrate participants into the wider leisure community. encouraging ongoing engagement in sport and physical activity beyond the interventions. Together, Abbeytroft and Suffolk Positive Futures are helping to break down social barriers, reduce antisocial behaviour, and empower young people to build brighter futures one positive session at a time. Key Issues the Project Addressed Tackling A5B Statistics Total att. recorded.. 2,150 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental leadership and in response to the ever-increa5ing environmental challenges. we have developed a comprehensive environmental policy and action plan. This plan outlines our strategic approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on carbon neutrality through the reduction of Scope l and Scope 2 emissions. these are the emissions directly under our control, including on-slte energy and purchased electriclty/8aS. While we reco8ni5e the importance of aimin8 for Net Zero, we determined that this wouldn't be currently viable as thls must include reductions in Scope 3 emissions, which are generated by our supply chain. These require detailed carbon data from our suppliers, many of whom are not yet equipped to provide this level of information. Achieving Net Zero would also require slgnificant change in our procurement practices, including potential shifts in contractor relationships. In the interim, we will be reviewing the procurement procedure and identifyin8 OPPOrtunlties for integration of environmental criteria. We have implemented recommendations from both ESOS (Energy Savin8s Opportunities Scheme} and Right Directions Environmental Audits. Current data is showing a positive impact, though a full assessment of impact will be possible in the next f inancial year, once seasonal variations and initiative durations have been accounted for. We have also Implemented a Carbon Footprlnt IGHG Emissions) document. whlch tracks our C02e emissions across gas, water and electrlclty usage, including generation from solar PV. Th15 document is updated monthly and provides insights at the site, council and company-wide levels. Enabling us to monitor progress both monthly and annually. In 2025 we completed ESOS Phase 3, includin8 the action plan beln8 submitted. We are proactively working towards Phase 4 and have already ¢ompleted the site audits ahead of schedule. An updated action plan will be added in December. Our partnership with Team EnerEY. a specialist consultancy, has been instrumental in translating recommendations into practical, site-specific improvements. We also collaborated with West Suffolk Council on the Trovr initiative at Newmarket Leisure Centre and Haverhill Leisure Centre. Trovr machines incentivize plastic bottle recycling by awarding points they can redeem for prizesldiscounts. Thls Is preparing the customers for the DRS (Deposit Return Scheme) set to launch in 2027. To expand our impact, we partnered directly with Trovr to install an additional machine at Kingfisher Leisure Centre, reinforcing our leadership in community- based recycling initiatives. Finally. while solar panels at Kingfisher Leisure Centre were temporarily removed due to site work5, we have had additional solar panels added in Newmarket Leisure Centre, which are already demonstrating strong energy generation. Key Issues the Project Addressed Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction.. 21 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 A primary operational challenge was the need to reduce energy usage. driven by both environmental commitments and financial pressures linked with inflation and rising utility costs. Initial steps have been taken to address this, including the changes with the recycling bins. These adjustments are projected to reduce our waste management expenses by approximately £4549.82 annually. Statistics Carbon Footprint-. For the 2024-2025 financial year, our total carbon footprint was recorded at 2651.86 tonnes of C02e. This comprises of.. West Suffolk.. 1956.58 tonnes of C02e Babergh sites.. 695.28 tonnes of C02e Prior to accounting for the Solar PV generation at West Suffolk sites, the total footprint Stood at 2716.66 tonnes of C02e, indicating a reduction of 64.8 tonnes of C02e due to renewable contributions. Early data for the 2025-2026 period suggests Increased solar generation, which is expected to further reduce emissions In coniunction wlth other sustainable initiatives we will be implementing. Trovr Machine recycling: Despite initial technical challenges. the Trovr machines have been successfully implemented and are actlvely used by our member5. According to the one-year report (March 20251 the following recycling volumes were recorded: Newmarket Leisure Centre Total containers recycled: 3675. Plastic: 3494 Aluminium: 182 Haverhlll Leisure Centre Ilnstalled In October).. Total containers recycled: 1012. Plastic.. 917 Aluminium: 95 Klngflsher Leisure Centre Ilnstalled 7, January) Total containers recycled.. 164. Plastic: 139 Aluminium.. 25 Outcomes Over the past year, we have significantly advanced our understanding of our environmental data and position relative to our sustainability objectives. Thi5 deeper insight has enabled us to develop a tdigeted attion plan, groundcd in evidence, identifying areas where meaningful and feasible change can be achieved. Throu8h completion of audits and compllance with ES05 requirements, we have gathered more comprehensive data and actionable recommendations than we have previously. These recommendations span a wide range of opportunities, including several low or no cost initiatives with a potential financial benefit. Implementation of these measures have begun and are anticipating improvements in our carbon footprint data in the coming reports. The introduction of a dedicated carbon footprint document has enhanced our ability to monitor progre55 Wlth greater transparency. This tool allows us to assess effectiveness of our initiatives, explore the data further and identify further opportunities for change and improvement. We have also launched several projects that have delivered tangible benefits to our sites and have been positively received by our members. Initiatives such a5 the new recycling bifis, Trovr machines and the cnvironmental information board5 have not only improved our sU5tainability performance but also strengthened our public image. Feedback from members has 22 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 highlighted appreciation for our vlsible commitment to environmental responsibility, P051tioninB us as a leader In drivin8 positive change. INCLUSION TACKLING INE UALITIES Valuing people's differences and en5urin8 everyone Is treated equally and 5UPPOrted In their comrnunlty is Part of our DNA. We meet the needs of the entire community. People who are socially excluded or face barriers to participation, including poverty, disability or geography often have poorer health outcomes, so we believe in offering opportunities to lead healthier lives to everyone within our community. FAMILY PARK COOKING Adults and children take part in an outdoor cookinB experience. Each family will join in with outdoor activities and take part In a cookin8 master class. Every famlly that attends take5 home all of the in8redients and recipe cards for a weeks, worth of meals. Key Issues the Project Addressed , To provide outdoor activities, food education and a healthy food box to families entitled to free school meals, young carers, children with disabilities and vulnerable children. Statistics 193 family park cookin8 sessions ran in 26 different locations. Outcomes 688 families in tot313ttended. Case Studies/Feedback Snapshot report from a Famlly Park Cookln8 Instructor, wrltten after leadlng a sesslon "Upon her orrivol I could sense thor the mum wos extremely nervous. Her son was aut15tic ond wos a150 incredibly nervous. l explained the plon for the doy ond went through what we were cooking. The mum then explained thot she con't cook ond doesn't cook, but she wos there to learn. We storted to prepore the food, ond the mum then sold thot she hos never cut o vegetable before. She hod no ideo how to cut the onion, 50 we went through how to sofely cut the onion. We then 5torted to peel the potatoes, and her son started to get involved. She exploined she had never used o peeler und thL7t all their meals ore either frozen or just a refrigerated microwave meal. They never hove fresh vegetable5. The mum then started to peel the leek with a peeler. I then Showed her how to prepare the leek und how to cut the leeks. After placing everything in the Saucepan, wefried them off and then it Wa5 time to odd the Stock. The mum hod no ideo whot 0 Stock cube w05 or whot to do with it. I was oble to teach her this and she was completely amazed. The soup cooked beautifully. and we were able to keep herson engaged through most of the preporotion and cooking. When it Was cooked, the son put the spoon to hi5 lip5. Hi5fir5t word5 were.... "oh thot'5 tost￿. He went on to eot4 mouthfuls. This opparently is unheard of as he 15 o veryfu55y eater. The mum ate her whole bowl and 50id that it W05 delicious. Ifelt incredibly proud thot Explore Outdoor were able to give thotfomily a lesson on how to cook heolthlly ond ot a low c05t. The mum couldn't believe thefood parcel that she wos able to toke home. We spoke about the recipe5 ond how to prepare the vegetable5. She said She w05 keen to give the ML7caroni cheese with butternut 5qua5h a go. It wos o lovely humbling doy ond I came owoyfrom itpleJsed thot we ore oble to helpfomilies like this to cook healthier, low C05t meals.. 23 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 SCHOOL HOLIDAY- SWIM & LUNCH Suffolk Family Carers- Young Carers Swimming Lesson Pllot. Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre. In partnership with Suffolk Family Carers, this project provides young carers-many ofwhom have never had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons-with 5ubsidised access to structured Swim Academy session for 6 weeks. These lessons are delivered by qualified swim teacher5 in a supportive and inclusive environment. Young carers often face barriers to participation in extracurricular activities due to thelr responsiblllties at home. By removing financial and logistical obstacles, this initiative ensures that these young people can develop essential life skills in water safety and swimming skills that may otherwise be out of reach. Thls partnershlp wlth Suffolk Family Carers allows for the identiflcatlon and referral of young carers who would benefit m05t, ensuring the support offered is both targeted and meaningful. Ultimately, the project aims to empower young carers by giving them a positive, structured break f rom their caregiving roles, while equipping them with valuable skills for life. Key Issuesthe Project Addressed Tackling Inequalities/Support for Low Income Statistics 10 young carers. Total att. 60- 100% attendance. Outcomes 90% young carers felt nervous or unsure BEFORE taklng part in 5wimmln8. 90% of young carers feel happier and/or confident after taking part In swimming lessons. 100% would like to swim more often as a result taking part in the lessons. 80% have made new friendlsl as a result taking part in lessons On average youn8 people rated their swimming lesson experience at BSE leisure centre as 9.7 out of 10 100% parents18uardians a8reed attending swimmlng le550ns helps Improve youn8 person's confidence in the water 100% parents/guardians aBreed that swimming lesson access is important to young people- 100% comments mentioning Life skill 100% parents/guardians a8reed being physically actlve supports mental andlor soclal wellbein8 100% recorded a IOIIO experience with the partnershlp between Suffolk Family Carers & Abbeycroft- SwSmming Lesson Pilot Case Studies 'She wo5n't confident getting herfoce wet in the beginning now She con jump In on her own- getting completely wet, Her Swimming ha5 improved in such o short space of time". "Refused to go in water any higher than her knee5, She now jumps in. "teacher5 gove me'confidence to get myfoce under wate "Thank you. lovely 5tolr' ACTIVE KINDNESS RAIL In partnership with Haverhill Running Club, we have launched the Active Kindne55 Rail at Haverhill Leisure Centre - a simple but powerful community initiative designed to remove one of the often overlooked barriers to getting active.. the cost of appropriate clothing. The Active Kindness Rail is a dedlcated space where members of the community can donate 8ently used or new activewear, take what they need. or swap items they no longer use. From running shoes and sports tops to leggings and jackets, the rail provides free and accessible sportswear to anyone who wants to be more active but may be held back by the expense of suitable kit. 24 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 By making sportswear available without cost. the initiative supports inclusivity, reduces financial pressure. and promotes sustainability through re-use. The goal is simple.. to make physical activity more accessible for everyone. regardless of financial circumstances, and to encourage a culture where kindness and movement go hand in hand. Key Issues the Project Addressed Inclusion, Low support income. BIG SPORT CLU8 The Big Sport Club is an inclusive and welcoming activity programme designed specifically for individuals with disabilities and lon8-term health conditions. It provides a safe, 5UPPOrtive, and adaptive environment where participants can enjoy a variety of specialised sports and physical activities tailored to their abilities and needs. Through carefully designed sessions led by trained and understanding coaches, The Big Sport Club ensures that everyone regardless of mobility, coordination, or health challenges can take part, develop skills, and experience the joy of movement. The club is not only about physical activity, but also about fostering confidence, social connections, and a sense of belonging. It5 core mission is to addres5 health and social inequalities by removing barriers to participation, increasing physical activity levels, and promoting the many benefits of an active lifestyle for those with additional needs. By doing so, The Big Sport Cl ub empowers indlviduals to improve thelr wellbein8, build resilience, and feel valued as part of an inclusive sporting communlty. Key Issues the Project Addressed Tackling Inequalities, Physical & Health, Inclusion Statisti¢s/ Outcome Total recorded att. 1008 87% increased activity level/improved wellbeinB and less time sedentary 100% enjoyed and formed new friendships Ired¢Jcin8 isolation) SFC BLC GYM YOUTH GROUP Abbeycroft & West Suffolk Communlty Paediatric Physiotherapy Community Team. In partnership with West Suffolk Community Paediatrlc Phy5iOtherapy Community Team, this project provides free access to junior fitness gym sessions for young people living with one or more long-term health conditions. Delivered at Bury Leisure Centre. the programme is sUPPOrted by rnembers ofthe Abbeycroft Health & Fitness team. alongside a physiotherapist from the Community Paedlatrics Team at West Suffolk Hospital IWSHI. The sessions are designed to introduce participants to a gym environment in a safe, supportive, and inclusive way. By offerln8 personalised guidance and encouragement, the programme aims to build physical confidence. resilience. and a foundational understanding of fitness in a gym setting. An additional goal is to help participants establish sustainable health and wellbeing routines beyond the pro8r3mme. Key Issues the Project Addressed Tackling Inequalities Statlstlcsl Outcomes Sessions Delivered: 3 groups {each group= 6 weeks), totalling 18 session5 Total Attendances: 108 Indlvlduals: 18 Post-Pilot Conversions: 3 individuals went on to invest in a junior gym membership, repre5entin8 16% of the cohort16 out of 181 25 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 These results reflect promisin8 early engagement and behaviour change, indScating that the programme successfully supports young people in building both the confidence and motivation to continue their fitness journey independently. SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS BURY ST EDMUNDS LEISURE CENTRE SWIM LESSON PILOT. In partnership with Suffolk Family Carers, this project provides young carers-many ofwhom have never had the opportunity to participate in swimmin8 lessons with subsidised access to structured Swim Academy session for 6 weeks. These lessons are delivered by qualified swim teachers in a supportive and inclusive environment. Young carers often face barriers to participation in extracurricular activities due to their responsibilities at home. By removing flnancial and logistical obstacles, this initiative ensures that these young people can develop essential Ilfe skills in water safety and swimmin8 skills that may otherwise be out of reach. This partnership with Suffolk Family Carers allows for the identification and referral of youn8 carers who would benefit most. ensuring the support offered is both targeted and meaningful. Ultimately, the project aims to empower young carers by 81vln8 them a positive, structured break from their care8lvln8 roles. while equipping them with valuable skills for life. Key Issues the Projert Addressed Tackling Inequalities15upport for Low income Statlstics 10 young carers. Total att. 60- 100% attendance. Outcomes 90% young carers felt nervous or unsure BEFORE taking part in swirnmlng. 90% of youn8 carers feel happier andlor confident after taking part in swlmmin8 lessons. 100% would like to swim more often as a result taking part in the lessons, 80% have made new friendlsl as a result taking part in lessons On avera8e young people rated their swimming lesson experience at BSE leisure centre as 9.7 out of 10 100% parents/8uardians agreed attending swimming lessons helps improve young person's confidence In the water IOQ% parentslguardians a8reed that 5wimmin8 lesson access is important to youn8 people- 100% comments mentioning Llfe skills 100% parents/8uardians agreed being physically active support5 mental andlor social wellbeing 100% recorded a IO/IO experlence with the partnership between Suffolk Famlly Carers & Abbeycroft- Swimming Lesson Pilot se Studies 'She wosn't confident getting herface wet in the beginning now She can jump in on her own- getting completely wet. Her Swimming has improved in such a short space of time". "Refused ro go in woter ony higher thon her knees, she now jumps in." "teachers gave me confidence to get myface under waterf 'Thonk you. lovely Sta -can ljoinforfree 111 REDUCING ISOLATION WITH FOOD (RIFI This project focuses on the delivery of meals to adults of any background living alone in Bury St Edmunds. Ahead of each meal delivery, each participant receives a friendly phone call from our volunteers to discuss meal choices and to have a 8eneral chat, as part of the project. On the day itself, they received a delicious meal. cooked by the students at West Suffolk College, delivered by one of our f riendly Bury Rickshaw volunteers. 295 meals delivered to adults living alone and experiencing isolation in Bury St Edmunds. acru5s 4 sessions spread throughout the year. 26 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 FESTIVE FOOD PROJEcrs Each Christmas ènd throughout the year, our Outdoor Activity team works with West Suffolk, Mid Suffolk & Babergh and other partners to provide food boxes for families living in hardship. 573 families were able to collect their Box from one of 14 venues throughout Babergh, Mid and West Suffolk. Each Food Box contained ingredients to make a delicious Christmas Day roast chicken meal and Boxing Day lunch for a family of four, along with a pack of easy-to-follow recipe cards. Every family a150 received an activity pack containing indoor and outdoor activities such as Christmas light bingo. Christmas decoration making and painting. bug catching artivities, paint by numbers and more. Region Location Spaces Booked Attended % Booked % Attended West Suffolk Bury St Edmunds iio iio iio loo% loo% Newmarket 50 50 49 loo% 98% Brandon 30 30 30 loo% loo% Haverhill 50 50 50 loo% loo% Mildenhall 35 35 34 loo% 97% 8abergh & Mid Suffolk Hadleigh Sudbury Lavenham 45 45 43 loo% 95% 75 75 70 loo% 93% 20 20 18 loo% 90% Woolplt Needham Market 30 30 30 loo% loo% 30 30 30 loo% loo% Glemsford 20 20 19 IOOYO 95% Stowmarket 50 50 50 loo% loo% Debenham 20 20 20 IOOYO loo% Eye 20 20 20 loo% loo% Participants shared positive feedback about the impact of the food boxe5 and activity packs on their hollday experlence, highli8htin8 themes of gratitude. relief, and jov. "Overwhelmed with the generosity ond reolly oppreclate it, really made a huge dlfference to Chrlstmos ond our time together as ofamily." 'f it wasn'tfor th￿ParCel, myfamily wouldn'¢ have had a Chrislmas dinner. ' Ir helped usfeel rhal there is help oui ihere when limes ore very lozlgh. ' If waffantaslicl Meant ihat I did noi have lo spend money iho¢ I didn'l have. FREE ACCESS INITIATIVES Abbeycroft Leisure is extremely proud to support all members of our communities, offering access to our facilities p3rticularly when circumstances may be particularly challenging. Working with Home-start a charity providing practical. emotional sUPPOrt and friendship to families as they navigate an array of ch311enges. Abbeycroft partner to offer free access to a range of se55ions, Services within our centres. Providin8 opportunities for families to stay healthy, remove themselves from their current environment and most importantly have Some fun as a family. 27 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Abbeycroft provide rough Sleepers free acce55 to facilities where they might simply enjoy a warm shower or somewhere safe to rest. Furthermore, we encourage users to access our wider services including swimming and gym access. Where possible supporting users, wider determinants of health. Working with Suffolk County Children and Young People's Services Abbeycroft Leisure support care leavers, a programme offering 6 months free gym access for care leavers aged 16yrs+, identified a5 benefitin8 from taking Part in physical actlvltv in the gym/swim environment, and referred by their support.worker. Abbeycroft supported 223 families and individuals with access to our local centres and services in the past year and have now supported more 1120 families and individuals in total. EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT Our people are our strength. We believe that any organisation is only as strong as its workforce and we're very proud of ours. Abbeycroft is a signif icant employer, typically en8a8ing just under 500 workers In a very varied range of roles. Our town- based sltes provide local work for local people and enabling people to work close to where they live. The variety of working hours and roles we can provide give a range of options for part-time and full-tirne work - in fact thls year 51% 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 13% more than the average for males- which 15 a positive gender pay outcome. We have more females In the top half of our pay bands than male. wlth 56% of our team overall being female. We 5UPPOrt our team to learn new skllls and improve thelr pay outcomes as much as we can. wanting to invest in our people. We have reported a positive 8ender pay outcome for the last eight years- another factor to be proud of. Whilst recrultment and retention for everyone this year has been challengSng, we take a range of approaches to recrult and upskill our team. Including attendlng local job falrs. working with the DWP. the local 5choo15 and colleges and the YMCA. Turnover has remained higher than we would wish post-pandemic but settled to industry average by the end of the year. This has also brought about an opportunity to attract and develop employees from different sectors, which brings new ideas and approaches. Abbeycroft has invested in training acr055 the board with qualifications available,. including providin8 free life8uarding, swim teachin8 and a wide range of specialist qualiflcations to 5UPPOrt the ever-8rowlng health and wellbeing work. The Healthy Behaviours work, known as Feel Good Suffolk, commenced In October, opening new opportunities and new skills to be developed in the workforce. This including specialist skills in Srnoking Cessation. Adult Weight Management, Behaviour Change and exercise on Referral. Some of this training wa5 funded by partnership funding (for example throu8h Actlve Suffolk and Public Health Suffolkl. Many of our team have several roles a5 they have developed new skills and taken new opportunitie5 Wlth us. Abbeycroft is an Apprentice Levy paying employer and u5e5 all it5 levy payments very effectively to SUPPOrt the apprentices employed as well as to provide qualifications for other member5 of our workforce. In fact, all of Abbeycroft's levy payment was reimbursed for the organisations trainin8, along Wlth another additional 40% accessed a5 3 Levy payer, also used for our own employee training. We give opportunities for a wide range of qualification from L2 to L6. Abbeycroft supported IS apprentice qualifications this year, with all who completed the course passlng. Another 8 are currently completin8 an apprenticeship. Some apprentices learn more about their career aspirations and move on to new opportunities. Training ha5 also included developing our managers on a management development proEramme. The organisation has supported qualifications in leisure operations, customer service, business administration, marketing, finance, and HR. We encourage our own workforce to be physically active. providing free access to our facilities for them, so they too can experience what we have to offer whi15t keeping physically and mentally resilient. We also provide. an employee assistance line, 24-hour access to trained counsellors, quick access to a doctor (GP} for confidential advice, diagnosis, and prescriptions. and resources supporting mental health. We also provide access to a 24- hour Advice and Information line that gives confldential guidance on medical, legal and domestic issue5. In addition to this there is also the opportunity to access discounts at over 1000 major retailers through a rewards portal. 28 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 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 welcome and induction journey for all new starters which includes in-boarding information about our values and objectives as well as core e-learning modules to be completed withln 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 re83rding recruitment challenges and induction as part of a project led by participants on a management and leadership programme. Union engagement through a Unison Reco8nltlon agreement with Unison involving quarterly meetings with relevant updates. Staff communications platform "Ask Abbev, which it uses to communicate key messages regarding a broad range of subJectS. Traditional meetings structure throughout the organisation to communicate with staff at centre/departmental levels in addition to I:1 meetin85 for contracted staff that encourage feedback on matter5 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, training needs and to identify key issues. The Human Resources team facllltate anonymous exit survey for staff that have left the organisation this forms part of report to the Organisational Oevelopment Commlttee alongside other key workforce statistlcs. Abbeycroft produces monthly and quarterly people key performance indicators. which are monitored by the Senior leadership Team and Organisational Development Commlttee. These are accesslble to managers and are used to inform data led decision around workforce plannin8 and people strate8ies. Dedicated subcommittee to conslder and make recommendations to the Board on remuneration and terms and conditions for employees of Abbeycroft Leisure and to review appropriate HR policies and procedures. Partners Abbeycroft Leisure works with a range of partners who provide fantastic support for the inltiatives provlded. These include, but are not limited to: West Suffolk Councll Worklng T99ether Allled IVHS un su Actlve Suffolk W•st Suffolk P4H5 Tru•i SUFFOLK Commvnlly Foundolion •Suffolk County Council AY sr SUPBUFIY HAVERHIIL BRANDON YOWN CC)UNCIL Newmarket Town Councll WEST SUFFOLK ALLIANCE= Mlld•nhèl1 19h Tawn C•4brt¢ll Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Abbeycroft f05ter5 Customer and stakeholder relationships through a variety of strate8ies aimed at buildin8 trust. collaboration and mutual benefit includin8; High quality products and services.. Providing high-quality products and services to our communities and stakeholders is fundamental to our succe55 aiid the social value generated for our communitip.4 and customers. During 2023124 the services and programmes provided by Abbeycroft generated £7.8m social value supportin8 physical and mental health, subjective wellbeing. individual development, social and community development. Effective Communication. including customer and partner experiences: Abbeycroft engages with businesses, stakeholders and customers using a variety of approaches. Custorners who access facilities and services can provide feedback via an online platform, attend a customer forum (that operate in each faclllty four times a year) and 8lve feedback via different surveys. These methods are used to inform improvements to services. Abbeycroft also meet with local authority partners every quarter providin8 an update on performance of facilities including a broad range of metrics. Collaboration and Co-Marketln8,' Abbeycroft engages in a wide variety of joint Inltiatives and work with a number of partners. some of which are named in thls report. This includes l05nt marketing and promotion of inltiatlves involved to achieve shared goals. In addition to regular informal communication with key project funders and commissioners there are regular meetin85 that include reports and case studies demonstrating how funding has been utilised to achieve outcomes alongside any challenges In deliverin8 activity. Addlng Value.. Abbeycroft 15 contlnually looking to innovate and add value to its business relatlonshlps and products for the benefits of its customers and communities. This ha5 been particularly evident in the development of health products and Abbeycroft's work with West Suffolk Council, Babergh District Council, the NHS Foundation Trust, Public Health Suffolk, Active Suffolk. Integrated Health System and Allied Health Professionals Suffolk. Future Plans The macro envlronment is changing dramatically, and it Is Important that Abbeycroft remalns aware of these ch3n8s and adapts to these a5 necessary. There are key natlonal developments in the way that local government and health will be organised and operate that will impact on Abbeycroft and therefore the organisation will review its strategy to make sure it Is aligned with the expected outcomes ensuring that a longer term view is developed in relation to the services operated and the financial plan to support these. Abbeycroft is already working hard to protect and develop the facilities and Services it operates building on last year'5 key achievements, Including: Flnalise the strateglc commlsslonin8 of physlcal activity pathways with a view to securin8 three years funding and expandin8 the pathways to support other conditions. . Work with West Suffolk Council and Babergh District Council to secure an extenslon to the Sufiulk Healthy Life5tyle5 Contract (Feel Good Suffolkl. Work with West Suffolk Council to finalise the feasibility and refurbishment of Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre Working with local authority partners to examine a new financial model that makes services more resilient. Work with West Suffolk Council to devélop decdl'boiiisation projects to inform bids to the Public Sector Decarboni5ation Fund Continue to develop the good work cornrnenced to address environmental sustainability, including carbon literacy training and prioritisin8 projects within the environment action plan developed in the prior year. Continuing the introduction of technology where it can assist in developing services, supporting customers and assisting staff. Working with Active Suffolk and other system partners to ensure that the nationally funded place projects in Lakenheath and Great Cornard are maximised and create real change for local people. Investing in health and fitness provision in Newmarket Leisure Centre Developing facility models that meet need in smaller but developing villages and towns. 30 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The actions above bulld on the performance in this report as well as the future actions that were identified as key actions last year and commenced in year, demonstratin8 that the organisation continue to make good pro8ress and is committed to delivering its charitable aims and objectives. Financial Review Abbeycroft Leisure's overall income at group level is £13,494,318 which includes £575,823 for grants and donations to be used for a restricted purpose compared to £ 12,986,128 for 2023124 which included £1.133,716 for restricted grants in the prevlous year. Unrestricted income refers to income from our custorner5 from operating Leisure Centres for recreation including income from memberships, swimming. other sporting, recreational and development activities and income f rom West Suffolk Council and Babergh District Council under management agreements and utility support. Total expenditure for the year was £13,333,899 leaving us with net income for the year of £160,419 {2023124: net expenditure of £301,536) and a net movement in funds of £133,419 for the year after actuarial deficit of £27,00012023/24.' net movement in funds of £140,536 after an actuarial deficit of £161,000). The unrestricted activitie5 for 2024125 show income of £12,918.495 representing an increase of 8% against the prior year 12023124 £11,844,361) with expenditure of £12,663,811 representin8 a 9% increase on the prior year12023124 £11,543,407), leavlng us with a net unrestricted income of £254,684. This expenditure does not include the actuarial pension loss of £27,000 and when this is considered, we are left with a net operatin8 unrestricted income of £227,684. The level of unrestricted funds at group level included within the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Is £1,334,84812023124.' £1, 107, 1641. These fiBures include the Pension Reserve of £O12023/24'. pension deficit £01. Pension deficit5 do not impact on the level of cash available for the Charitable Group to spend in the short term. Abbeycroft'5 restricted fund5 received income within the year of £575,823 12023124.. £1,133,716) from funders With expendlture of £670,08812023124'. £1, 141,1851 leaving a deficit of £94,26512023124'. surplus £5821. The total restrlcted funds as at the end of 2024125 is a surplus of £42.91812023124'. £137.1831 a5 shown in Note 24 Mana8ement Accounts are produced monthly for Senior Man38ement to scrutinise and action. The Charitable Group's financial performance is a150 considered by the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and at each Trustee board meeting and typically includes.. a comparison of budget to actual figures an explanatlon of variances between forecasts/budBets and what actually happened. details of bank balances a balance sheet, The Charitable Companls Financeand Audit Sub-cofflmittee's objectivesfocus on areasto supportthefinanclal performance of the organisation. Going forward. management. supported by the Trustees continue to strive to improve the quality of the Charitable Company's services,. challenge and improve value for money; build on current partnerships; exceed pre-covid levels of activity. seek out new opportunities in the area of health and well-being and increase the number of people participating in physical activity and health to improve their quality of life all of which support financial sustainability. Our strategy is: to grow income beyond pre-covid levels to provide leisure services to the community and growth in Health and Wellbeing service5. We will focus on providing good quality service5, through improvements in availability 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 financial controls will remain in place with cash flow management and forecasting remaining a key focus and prioritv. Continue to proactively source and apply for all available funding sources the organlsation is eligible for. This wlll increase the level of income to assist in mitigating the fixed and unremovable costs. 31 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The charity's wholly owned subsidiary, Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited, commenced trading on 4 April 2017 and generated profit of £72,835 for 202412512023124 profit of £131.5671. As much as possible will be gifted to Abbeycroft Leisure to assist the charity in meeting its objectives. Due to the impact of Covid on prior year reserves and the current Cost of living and energy crisis Abbeycroff s cash reserves are less than the desired reseNe 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 20271. Abbeycroft is therefore meeting going concern requirements. Considering, the current reserves position, together with the Impacts of above, existin8 financlal performance, forecasts for the future, cash flow forecasts, the main risk5 facing the organisation and ongoSng financial 5UPPOrt for 2025126 from West Suffolk Council and Babergh District Council, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that, albeit there are uncertainties caused by rising costs, Abbeycroft will continue as a going concern. Forecast Budgets include inflationary increases at current levels in costs for supplies and services. Allowances have been made for increases to wages. Utilities costs have been included at contracted levels or current forecasts. Sensitivity analysis has been carried out. The forthcoming year is still reliant on West Suffolk Council providing extraordinary utility support in the short term. Further explanation is provided on page 34 within the goin8 concern accountin8 policy. Pricin Polic The prlcing policy reflects our strategy to enable all people wlthln the local community to access our facilities and servSces. The Board introduced a concessionary pricing policy in 2007 which was reviewed in March 2025 which remalns largely unchan8ed and is still in operation. Concessionary prices are available for a broad range of products including memberships and pay and play activities. Concesslonary prices are also made available for outreach activity althou8h the main aim of these activities is to Improve access and therefore actSvltles are generally free or at a nominal char8e. Princi al Risks The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises.. An annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Charitable Company and its subsidlary faces, establishing systems and procedures to mitigate the risks identified in the annual review, implementin8 procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the Charitable Company should those ri5k5 materialise, and, providin8 training Opportunities for Trustees and Staff. 32 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 The table below summarises the key risk implications for Abbeycroft and how these link to the core principal risks that remain in place. Risk Category Liquidlty Risk Description Significantly reduced trèdin8 and periods of lockdown over the pandemic Si8nificantly reduced the organlsation's available cash balances. This combined with the cost-of-living crisis and the high price of gas and electricity have impacted on the organisation's ability to hold desired leve15 of cash reserves. Relevant Principal Risk Liquidity & Funding Funding 5tream5, busines5 recovery and financial support from Local Authority partners and national governing bodies, together with new health income streams are positively impactlng on the organisation enabling it to meet Its obligation5 and secure ongoin8 viabilitv. D15CU55ions With the Local Authorities about extraordinary utility support for the coming year continues. West Suffolk Council have committed to support for 2025126. Furthermore, Abbeycroft Leisure has a relatlvelv favourable cash flow as It receive5 much of its income in advance of its expenditure. There is a risk that aging facilities requiring urgent maintenance could lead to temporary closures. and the Ongoing 12-month site redevelopment at 8ury St Edmunds Leisure Centre may experience delays, impacting operational continuity and customer service. Facility Closures due to critical maintenance issues and delays in site redevelopment and reopenin8. Multiple risk implications Strong support from Local Authority partners and high confidence in the planned works and project management approach, significantly reduces the likelihood of rolonged disruption. Although the risk ha5 reduced this risk remains high due to challenges worldwide. Utility Supply & Prlce Volatility Liquidity and fundSn8 risk Factors contributing to risk mitigation include: Further flnanclal 5UPPOrt has been secured through the local authority for the 25-26 financial year. Utilities buying strategy. Abbeycroft is in continuous dialogue with brokers- and have strategies in place until March 2027. Our business 15 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 operations and de5Plte positive relationships with funders the financial pressures bein8 placed on local authorities and the Local Government Review highlights the need for continuous dialogue and the need to explore alternative models. An inability to further develop and successfully implement the revised strategy which includes enhanced customer Local Authority Contracts/ Partnerships and investments/Relationships with Funders & Local Government Review Stakeholder/ Council Relations. Sustainability. Strategy Multiple risk implications 33 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 re-alignment and change in Local Authorlty approach. service and IT improvements could lead to operational inefficiencies, reduced customer satisfaction, and missed growth opportunities. Changes in workforce capability and potential procedural gaps may lead to delays, increased costs, and failure to achieve strategic objectives. This is an emerging set of compliance requirements that organisations need to monitor closely. as regulatory expectations and enforcement are evolving rapidly. ESOS IEnerEV Savings Opportunity Scheme requirements) Compliance Multiple risk implications including funding, Stakeholder/Council Operations, SU5t3inability and operational performance Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. The Charitable Company holds no funds a5 a cijstodian trustee of other charities. It does however act as an agent. holding funds on behalf on the Community Leisure UK charity to the value of £7,274. Pension Scheme The Charitable Company adopts the requirements of section 28 of FRS102.. Employee Benefits in respect of its defined benefit pension scheme as it contlnues to be possible to identify the Charitable Company's share of the pension scheme administered by Suffolk County Council. The impact of this standard has been reflected throughout the financial statements. The year saw no change to the deficit with the balance standing at £0 as at 31 March 20251£0 20231241. Investment Powers and P li Under the Memorandum and Articles of Associatlon the Charitable Company has the power to Snvest in any way the Trustees wish. The Trustees, having regèrd to the liquidity requirements of operating the Leisure Centres and to the reserves policy have operated a policy of keeping available funds in elther an interest-bearlng deposit account or more recently, on a call account. and seek to achieve a rate of interest which matches or exceeds inflation as measured by the retail prices index. Surplus funds are placed on a call account achieving the best available interest rate5. Reserves Pollc The Board have established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) required by the Charltable Company. Reserves are needed to cover unexpected expenditure such as repairs to equipment or to compensate for loss of income should the centres have to be closed unexpectedlyi for example due to severe weather, loss of power or critical maintenance. Reserves are also built up to replace key equipment for the fitness studio and IT equipment at regular Intervals and to cover any potential 1055 in value of the asset form in which the reserves are held. Furthermore, Trustee5 have considered the strategic direction and growth of the Charitable Company and designated a reserve specifically for initiatives that grow the business and further the charitable objectlves of Abbeycroft Leisure IStrate8ic Investment Fund). Pre-pandemic, the Trustees were satlsfied with the policy to maintain, as a minimum, free reserves equivalent to approximately 3 months of expenditure to grow in line with planned expenditure. However, this policy is one that is to be reviewed in light of the 5igniticant reduction in Income SillLe March 2020. At 31 March 2025, this tar8et stood at £3,333,475 {£3,171,479 20231241. The pandemic had a severely negative impact on Abbeycroft's reserves. In response to this the Trustees reviewed the level of reserves and resolved to transfer funds from the Strategic Investment Reserve and A55ets reseNe to the General Fund, of which not all of the funds can readily be converted into cash. The artual free reserves at 31 March 2025 were £249,8491£255,534 20231241. The board acknowledge that free reserves are lower than the target level of reserves. The Trustees will aim to build reserve5 however this will take several years given the continuing uncertainty with utilitie5. The board will continue to monitor income and expenditure levels to ensure long term progress towards the target level of free reserve5.3nd are set to review the reserves policy during 2025/26. 34 Abbeycroft Leisure TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees. responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements The Trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kin8dom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice. Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Charitable Company and of the incoming resources and application of resource5, including the income and expenditure of the Charitable Company for that period, In preparing those financial statement5, the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstentlv. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures dlsclosed and explalned In the financlal statements,. and Prepare the flnancial 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 maintainin8 proper accountln8 records that disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the flnancial posltlon of the Charltable Company and enables them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the 355ets of the Charitable Company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and inte8rity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's webslte. Le8islation In the United Kln8dom 8overnlng the preparatlon and dissemination of the financial statements and other information included in annual reports may dlffer from legislatlon in other luri5dictions. Statement as to disclosure of information to Auditors In accordance with company law, as the company's Trustees. we certify that.. so far as we are aware. there Is no relevant audlt Information of which the Charitable Companvs auditors are unaware,. and As the directors of the Charitable Company, we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Charitable Company's auditors are aware of that information. Auditors The auditor, Prlce Balley LLP, Chartered Accountants, has indicated Its willingne5S to continue in office. The Trustees, annual report has been prepared in accordance with the small company provisions and was approved by order of the Trustee5 and 5i8ned on it5 behalf bv: Marle Mllls Trustee 20 November 2025 35 Abbeycroft Leisure INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS for the year ended 31.March 2025 Opinion We have audited the financial Statements of Abbeycroft Leisure (the 'parent charitable company'l and its subsidiarv Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited Ithe 'group'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Group Statement of Financial Activitie5, the Group and Parent Charitable Company Balance Sheet. the Group Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting frarnework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards IU nited 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 statement5'. give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parent charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025, and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended,. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Klngdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basls for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditin8 IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor'5 responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities In accordance with these requirements. We belleve that the audit evidence we have obtalned Is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to golng concern In audltlng the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basls of accountlng In the preparation of the financial statements is approprlate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's or parent charitable company's ability to conti nue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statement5 are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to goin8 concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Informatlon The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included In the tru5tees' annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditorfs report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infui'ination and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection wlth our audlt 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 misstated. 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 mi55tatement of the other information. If. based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material mi55tatement of this other inforrnation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 36 Abbeycroft Leisure INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion based on the work undertaken in the course ofthe audit.. the information given in the Trustees. Annual Report, incorporating the Directorfs Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and The Directors. Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by emceptlon In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees. Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the followin8 matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent charitable company. or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not vSsited by us,. or the parent charitable company's flnanclal statements are not In agreement wlth the accountlng records and returns; or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made,. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explalned 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 compony lawl are responsible for the preparation of the firbancial Statements and for bein8 Satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the Trustees are responsible for assessing the group's and parent charitable company's ability to contlnue as a 80ing concern, disc1051ng, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the group or the parent charitable company or to cease operation5, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives 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 material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decision5 of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 37 Abbeycroft Leisure INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Auditorfs responslbllities for the audit of the financial statements (contlnued): Irregularities. includin8 fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatement5 in respect of Irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularitie5, including fraud 15 detailed below.. Wegained an understanding ofthe legal and regulatory framework applicable to the charitable company and howitoperates and considered the risk of the group and the parent charitable company not complyin8 With the applicable law5 and regulations including fraud in particular those that could have a material impact on the financial statements. This included those regulations directly related to the financial Statements. In relation to the group and the parent charitable company this included employment law, financial reporting and health & safety. The risks were discussed with the audit team, and we remalned alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. We carried out specific procedures to addre55 the risks identified these included the following: We reviewed systems and procedures to Identify potential areas of management override rlsk. In partlcular. we agreed the financial statements to underlyin8 records and we carried out testing of journal entries and other adjustments for ppropriatene5S. We revlewed accounting pollcies for evidence of management bias and ensured that the accounting policies were correctly applied to the financial statements. We reviewed minutes of Trustee Board meetings and agreed the financial statement disc105ures to underlying supporting documentation. We have made enquiries of management and officers of the parent charitable company regarding laws and regulations applicable to the organisation. We revlewed the rlsk management processes and procedure5 in place including a review of the Board assurance reporting. We have reviewed any correspondence with the Charity Commission and revlewed the procedures In place for the reportlnÈ of incidents to the Trustee Board Sncluding seriou5 incident reportlng of any such matters If necessary. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a rlsk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a materlal misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance wlth regulation. Thi5 risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation Is removed from the events and transaction5 reflected in the financial statements, as we will. be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than prror, as fraud involves intentional conce3lrnent, forgery, collusion, omi55ion or misrepresentation as to what extent the audit Was considered capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uklavditor5responsibilities. This description forms part of our auditorfs report. We communicate wlth those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing ofthe audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 38 Abbeycroft Leisure INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Use of th•s Report Thls report is made solely to the charitable companWs members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable companrfs members, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Suzanne Goldsmlth FCA {Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of PRICE BAILEY LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors Tennyson House Cambridge Business Park Cambridge CB4 OWZ Date.. 19 December 2025 39 Abbeycroft Leisure CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 March 2025 Note Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Income from: Donations, grants and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Other Income Investments 575,823 575.823 11,809,579 1,080,157 1.133.716 10,736,365 1,086,180 11,809,579 1,080,157 28.759 28,759 29.867 Total 575,823 12,918,495 13,494,318 12,986,128 Expenditure on: Ralsln8 f unds Charitable activities 1916,7031 1670,088) 111,747,108) (916,703) (874.1681 (12,417,196) 111,810,424} io Total 1670,088) 12,663,811) (13,333,899) 112,684,592) Net lexpenditurel l income Transfers between funds Actuarial 8ains/llosses} on defined benefit pension scheme Net movement in funds li (94,265) 254.684 160,419 301,536 14 127,000 227.684 (27,000) 133,419 161.000 140,536 94,2651 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 137,183 1,107.164 1,244,347 1,103,811 Total funds carried forward 24 42,918 1,334,848 1,377,766 1,244.347 The notes on pages 44to68 form part of these financial statement5. 40 Abbeycroft Leisure BALANCE SHEETS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Group 2025 Group 2024 Charity 2025 Charity 2024 Note Fixed Assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Investments 16 17 18 41.904 1,043,095 41,904 1,043,095 loo 851,630 851,630 loo Total fixed assets 1,084.999 851.630 1,08S,099 851,730 Current Asset5 Stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 19 20 26,297 853,704 1,951,322 16,983 906,493 1.968.119 6,178 835,967 1,848,607 7,712 896,222 1,769.297 Total current assets 2.831,323 2,891,595 2.690,752 2,673,231 Liabllltles Creditors falling due within one year 21 (2,038,556) 11.998.878) (1,997,232) 11,938.4911 Net current assets 792,767 892.717 693,520 734,740 Total assets less liabilities Creditors falling due after one year 1,877.766 1,744,347 1,778,619 1,586,470 (500,000) 1500,000} 1500,0001 1500,0001 1,377,766 1,244,347 1,278,619 1,086,470 Defined benefit pension scheme 14 Total net assetslliabllities 1,377,766 1,244,347 1.278,619 1,086,470 41 Abbeycroft Leisure BALANCE SHEETS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Group 2025 Group 2024 Charity 2025 Charity 2024 Note The funds of the group/charity: Restricted funds 24 4Z,918 137,183 42,918 137,183 Unrestricted funds: General fund Designated fund 1.184,848 150,000 957,164 150.000 1,085,601 150,100 799,187 150,100 1,334.848 1,107,164 1,235,701 949,287 Penslon reserve Total unrestricted f unds 1,334.848 1,107,164 1,235,701 949,287 Total funds 1,377,766 1,244,347 1,278,619 1,086,470 A separate Statement of Financial Activities is not presented because the Charity has taken advantage of the exemptions afforded by section 408 of the Companies Act. The net expenditure for the Charity before actuarlal Ilossesllgains for the year ending 31 March 2025 was a net surplus of £219.14912024.' net surplus of £331,650) Approved by the Board on 20th November 2025 and signed on its behalf and authorised for issue bv: Marie Mills Trustee COMPANY NO. 05207019 CHARITY NO. 1117138 The notes on pages 44 to 68form part of these financial statements 42 Abbeycroft Leisure CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Group 2025 Group 2024 Note Net cash provided by operating activities 28 467,087 161,177} Cash flows from Investing actlvltles: Interest income Purchase of intangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds on sale of tangible fixed assets 28,759 141,904) (472,189) 1,450 29,867 1328,6711 7,850 Net cash used In Investing activltles (483,884) 1290,9541 Cash flows from financing activities: Long term loan 1483.884) (290,954} Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year 116,7971 1352,1311 Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 1,968,119 2,320,250 Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 1,951,322 1,968,119 Relatln8 to: Bank balances and short-term deposlts included in cash at bank and in hand 1,951,322 1,968,119 The notes on pages 44to 68 form part of these financlal statements. 43 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 11 Accounting policie5 a. Basis of preparatlon 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 with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) - (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reportiri8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Abbeycroft Leisure is a Charitable Company domiciled & registered in England. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Financial Statements are Set out below. Abbeycroft Leisure meets the definitlon of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets & liabilities are initially reco8nised at historic cost or transaction value unle55 Otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note. b. Goln8 Concern In as5essin8 the 80in8 concern basis of preparation of the financial statements, the Trustees have considered forecast cashflows, liquidity and business activities over the period to March 2027. Early indications regarding growth and financial performance are positive 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 55 being closely monitored and regularly reported to the Board and key stakeholder5. However, Abbeycroft Leisure's business remains sensitive to local competition. new growth opportunitie5 and energy prices. The financial modellin8 for the period to March 2027 assumes= All facilities remain open for the foreseeable future. Salarles and overhead cost levels are planned to remain at the levels forecast irscludln8 Increases for the National Mlnlmum Wage. Use of long-term loan facility from West Suffolk Council and Babergh Council to support recovery of which £500k has been drawn down from West Suffolk. Repayment terms are being met. Essential extraordinary utility support from West Suffolk Council of £300k for 2024125 and 2025126 to provide financial assistance to mitigate against rising energy costs and support the provision of leisure services and swimming pools in West Suffolk. Conditions of fundin8 is met. The Impact of the ongoing cost of livlnB crisis and challenges of the energy crisi5 has made Abbeycroft's relationshlp5 Wlth its councils even more important than normal. Trustees are extrernely 8rateful for the support and loyalty given by the councils we serve. Based on the detailed forecasts the Trustees are satisfied that the financial statements should be prepared on a goiii¥ concern basis. However, there are uncertainties withln the forecasts that could reduce cash balances and require slgnificant rnitlgation and attion wlthln the or8anlsatlon to continue a going concern. The uncertainties are as follows: Pressure on costs frorn rising inflation wlthout the Scope for significant C05t5 Savings for the period to March 2026. Reliance on revenue return from redeveloped facilities to improve net current a55etS. Pressure on costs from higher than forecast wage increases to minlmum wage. Continued extraordinary utility support from Local Authority partners. Further details of the organisation's plans going forward are included in the Report of the Trustee5, Future Plans. 44 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Group Financial statements The consolidated financial statements incorporate the accounts of the Charitable Company and those of its trading subsidiary Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited for the period ended 31 March 2025 on a line by line basis. The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption from disclosing the following information, as permltted by the reduced disclosure regime within FRS 102.. Section 7 '5tatement of Cash Flows'_ Presentation of a Statement of Cash Flow and related notes and disclosures d. Income Income from charitable activities is reco8nised as earned las the related 8oods and services are provided). Such Income Is only deferred when.. Customer5 pay for swimming lesson courses in advance ofthe course start dates. The management fee is received in advance of the period it relates to. Performance related grants are recelved in advance of the related conditions being satisfied. Customer5 Pay for annual memberships in advance of the year term. Income from other trading actlvltles Is reco8nlsed as earned las the related 8oods and servlces are provided). Investment income consists of interest earned only and is recognised on a receivable basis. Income from donations or 8r3nt5 is reco8ni5ed when there is evidence of entitlement to the 8ift, receipt is probable, and its amount can be measured reliably. Abbeycroft Leisure considers the Substance of any conditions attachin8 to donations or grants and to the substance of any contractual terms when determining their entitlement to income. Abbeycroft Leisure identifies donations or grants that are subject to terms or performance related conditions or other conditions that must be met before there is unconditional entitlement to the gifted resources. Where term5 and conditions have not been met or uncertainty exist5 as to whether the Charitable Company can meet the terms or conditions otherwise within its control, the income is not recognised but deferred a5 a liability until it is probable that the terms or conditions imposed can be met. Deferred income is released to income in the reportin8 period In whlch the performance-related or other conditions that limlt recognition are met. Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grant5 will be received. e. Empenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and recognised when a liability is incurred. Contractual arrangements are recognised as services are supplied. Costs of raising funds are those cost5 incurred in generating income and those incurred in trading activities whlch raise funds. Charltable activities include expendlture associated with the running cost5 of the leisure facilities and provision of leisure and health Services and include both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities. Support costs include central functions and have been directly allocated to attivity CQSt categories where possible, otherwlse they are allocated based on the percentage of total headcount or turnover represented by that activity in the Leisure Centres or other sites and sepiices. f. Irrecoverable VAT All expenditure is classified according to its VAT recovery position. Irrecoverable VAT is charged to the Statement of Financial Actlvities as it is incurred under a separate heading. 45 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 g. Leases The Charitable Company classifies 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 economic life of such equipment is estimated to be 10 years. Rental charges are char8ed on a straight-line basis over the term of the leasè. Where assets are financed by leasing agreements that glve rlEhts approxlmating to ownership I'finance 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 leasing commitments are shown as obligations to the lessor. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements, and the interest is charBed to expenditure in proportion to the remaSning balance outstandin8. h. Goodwlll Positive purchased goodwill is capitalised as an asset on the balance sheet and amortised. Goodwill upon acquisitions represents payments made by the Charitable Company in anticipatlon of future economic benefit5 from assets that cannot be identified individually and cannot be recognised separately. The amortisation of 8oodwill is re8arded as having a useful economic life and amortised on a strai8ht-line systematic basis as follow5.. The Self Centre 5 years l. Tanglble & intangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costin8 £5Qh) or more are capitalised at cost. Smaller capital items may be aggregated and capitalised. Tangible and intangible fixed assets are depreciated or amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows.. Leasehold improvements Plant, furniture and office equipment Sports equipment Software 8.33%- 50% 14%- 33% 14%'_ 50% 14%- 33% J. Stock Stock is Included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. k. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the Settlement amount due after anytrade discount offered, Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. l. Investments Investments relate to the holding of share capital in Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited whlch Is recorded at cost. m. Cash Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments With a short maturity of three month5 or less from the date of acqui51tion or opening of the deposit or similar account. n. Creditors Creditors and provisions are recognised 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 46 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally reco8nised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. o. Related partyconcessionary loans Our accounting policy for related party concessionary loans involves recognising and measuring such transactions at the exchange amount, which is agreed upon by the transacting parties. The disclosure of related party concessionary loans is made in the financial statements, provlding detalls the terms that differ from those that would have been agreed with an unrelated third party. p. Financial instruments The Charitable Company only has financial assets and fSnanclal lièbilltles of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instrument5 are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. q. Funds structure The Charitable Company's designated funds are to purchase fixed assets for the Leisure Centres and other operational centres and for the furtherance of Abbeycroft Leisure's strategic development and 8rowth. Deslgnated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charitable Company. A desi8nated fund is used to separately identify the defined benefit pension scheme balance. Donated assets are valued at cost and depreciated in line with the policy detailed in section i throuBh a movement in funds. Unrestricted funds are grants and other income receivable or generated for the objects of the Charitable Company without further specified purposes and are available as 8eneral funds. Restricted funds are grant5 and other Income recelvable or generated for specific activitles carried out by the Charltable Company. r. Pension costs The Charitable Company operates a deflned contrSbution scheme. Pension costs in respect of the defined contribution scheme are charged to the relevant expenditure heading.within the consolidated Statement of Financial Activities in line with the salary costs of the related employees. The Charltable Company participates in the Suffolk County Council Pension Scheme. The schemes assets are held separately from the assets of the Charitable Company and are administered by trustees and managed professionally. Pension costs are assessed in accordance with actuary advice and based on the m05t recent actuarial valuations of the schemes. These costs are accounted for in accordance with the requirements of FRSIO2. A liability is recognised In the balance sheet in respect of the scheme which represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of scheme assets. A full valuation of the liability is calculated by an independent actuary everythree years and updateo on an annual basis usingthe projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benef its will be paid and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability. Actuarial galns and losses are reco8nised in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 in the year that they arise, together 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 recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial Activities. together with the cost of any curtailments or settlements. 47 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Suffolk County Council Pension Scheme defined benefit pension scheme is an asset at the balance sheet and is restricted to the pension asset cellin8 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 Benefits The best estimate of the expenditure required to settle an obligation for termination benefits is recognised immediatelv as an expense when the Charitable Company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employrnent of an employee or to provide termination benefits. t. CrStlcal accountlns estlmates and assumptlons The Charitable Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptlons that have Significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discu55ed below. The present value of the Suffolk County Councll defined benefit liabllity depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a variety of assumptions. The assumptions used in determining the net cost or income for pensions include the discount rate. Any changes in these assumptions, which are disclosed in note 14, will mpact the carryin8 èmount of the pension asset/liability. 21 Legal status The Charitable Company is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the Charitable Company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member. 3) Related party transartlons and transactlons with connected organisations. West Suffolk Councll The Charitable Company has a close workln8 relationship with West Suffolk Council Iprevlously St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council). The followin8 is a summary of transactions with West Suffolk Council: 2025 2024 Management fee receivable Income Purchases 1,050,004 766,233 868,372 792,113 Sale5 Include reimbursements for rnaintenance work paid for by Abbeycroft Leisure, a5 well as grants, facility hire and corporate membership contributions. Purchases include payments for servlce level agreements for IT and Communications and Payroll. West Suffolk Council own5 all of the buildings occupied by Haverhill Leisure Centre, Bury Leisure Centre, Newmarket Leisure Centre, Mildenhall Leisure Centre and Brandon Leisure Centre. West Suffolk Council have the ability to charge a peppercorn rent for all land and buildings occupied by Abbeycroft Leisure. The balance outstanding with the West Suffolk Council as at 31 March 2025 was a debtor of £201,071 {2024: £202,453). 48 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Baber h District Council Babergh District CoLJncil provides funding in the form of a management fee, to support the Charitable Company in carrying out its charitable objectives. The following is a summary of transactions with Babergh District Council.. 2025 2024 Management fee receivable Income Purchases 278,380 603,965 300,488 291,528 253,189 287,953 Sales Include Management fee5, grants and facility hire. Purchases include payments for utillties. Baber8h District Council owns all of the buildings occupied by Kingfisher Leisure Centre and Hadleigh Pool and Leisure. 8aber8h District Council have the ability to charge a peppercorn rent for all land and buildings occupied by Abbeycroft Leisure. The balance outstanding wlth Babergh District Council as at 31 March 2025 was a debtor of £116,65812024.. £146,143) Abbe croft Enter rise5 Limited wholl owned subsidia In 2024125 transactions took place between the Trust and its wholly owned subsidiary Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited for provi51on of central support services, staffin8 and use of equipment. The total charge made by Abbeycroft Lelsure was £9,93212024: £17,941), The balance outstandin8 with Abbeycroft Enterprises as at 31 March 2025 was a creditor of £10,090 {2024: debtor of £29,389). 4) Donatlons and grants 2025 2024 Grants Donatlons 574,621 1,202 575,823 1,131.386 2.330 1,133.716 Included in 2024 grant income is £329.200 for Swimming Pool Support Fundln8 from Sport England via West Suffolk Council1£213,5801 and Babergh District Council {£115,620112024', £329.2001 in relation to government grant5 of which £NII12024'. £NIII had unfulfilled condStlons at the year end. 5) Charitable activities 2025 2024 Operation of leisure faclllties Local authority management fee Sports development Exercise classes Other income 11.017,173 391,165 184,951 85,497 130,793 11,809,579 9,960.706 439.928 133,184 76.309 126.238 10,736,365 49 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 61 Other trading activities 2025 2024 Catering Soft Play Income Room Hire Other Income 677.665 220,067 67,545 114,880 1,080,157 683,419 229,048 53,611 120,102 1,086,180 Artivities of trading sub5idiarv The Charitable Company has a wholly owned trading subsidiary. Abbeycroft Enterprises Limited, incorporated in the United Kingdom (registered number: 105914901 on 4 April 2018, of which some ofthe Trustees are directors. The company provides caterin8 service5 Wlthin the Lelsure facilitie5, and gifts all of its taxable profits to Abbeycroft Leisure. Audited accounts of the company are filed with the Registrar ofcompanies. A summary ofthe company's trading results for the year ended 31 March 2025 and 2024 are shown below: 2025 2024 Turnover Cost of sales 940,400 1715,697) 955,531 1678,2071 Gross profit Administrative expenses Other operating income Interest received 224.703 (151,8681 277.324 1145,7571 Operating Profit Taxation 72,835 131,567 Profit for the year 72,835 131,S67 Total assets 150,657 229.683 Total liabilities {51,414) 171,7081 Aggregate capltal and reserves 99,243 157.975 7) Other Incorne 2025 2024 Other COVID Business Grants 81 Investments 2025 2024 Bank interest 28.759 29,867 50 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 91 Raising funds 2025 2024 Direct costs Support costs Governance costs 844,254 62,340 10,109 916,703 804,146 56,071 13,951 874.168 101 Chaiitable activities Dlrert costs Support Governance costs costs Total 2025 Operation of leisure facilities Sports development Other costs 9,038,215 572,677 249,570 9,860,46I 2,365,632 60,572 53,873 2,480,077 11,403,847 633,249 380,100 12,417,196 76,657 76,657 DirÈct cosls Support Governance costs costs Total 2024 Operation of leisure facilities Sport5 development Other costs 8,610,789 511,059 225,785 9,347,633 2,256,326 49,184 49,376 2,354,886 10,867,115 560,243 383,066 11,810,424 107,905 107,905 11). Net expenditure for the year 2025 2024 This 15 Stated after chargln81lcreditingl'. ILossl/Proflt on dlsp05al of fixed assets Other COVID Relief Grants received Operating leases- land & buildings Operating leases- equipment Depreciation Arnortisation Auditors remuneration - statutory audit of group and charity Auditors remuneration - statutory audit of Subsidiary Auditors remuneration - accountancy services Other accountancy services 11,5871 7,016 35,496 13,218 277,687 35,314 19,844 297,137 21,250 9,500 20,250 9,000 640 7,665 51 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 12) Support costs and Governance costs The Charitable Company allocates Its support costs as shown In the table below and then further apportions those costs between the charitable activities undertaken Isee notes 9 and 101. Basls of allocation 2025 2024 Human Resources & Payroll Information Technology Financial activities Marketing Management Insurance Heodcount Users Turnover Turnover Turnover Turnover .408,465 337,249 1,085,766 275,797 300,205 134.935 2,542,417 248.515 359,799 998.313 259,038 411,590 133.702 2,410.957 £2,480,07712024.' £2,354,886) has been allocated to charitable actlvitles, £62,340 (2024.. £56,071) has been allocated to raising fund5. Governance costs include audit fees £31,39012024.. £41.9151, legal and professlonal fees £45,87012024.. £76.5031, Other costs £9,50612024'. £3,438). 13) Analysis of staff costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the c05t of key management personnel Dlsclosure of staff costs and employee benefits 2025 2024 Salaries and wa8es Social securlty costs Current Servlce Costs Other Pension costs 5,700,942 348,762 139,000 215,987 6,404.691 5.374,536 313,276 160.000 23S,657 6,083,469 The avera8e monthly full-tlme equivalent employees for the charlty was 19812024: 1681 staff and 21112024.. 1861 for the group for the year to 31 March 2025. The avera8e headcount employees for the group (Includln8 part tlme staff) during the year was as follows: 2025 Number 2024 Number Front of house leisure centre staff Finance & administration Mana8ement team 464 16 437 16 484 457 During 2024/2S £16,494 was paid for no non-contractual terminatlon costs (2023/24: £3,200). The total number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs} that exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 Number 2024 Number In the band £60,001- £70,000 In the band £70.001- £80,000 In the band £80,001- £90,000 In the band £90,001- £100,000 In the band £lOO,001- £IIO,000 52 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Remuneration and benefits received 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 Company were £395,141 12023124.. £393,043}. Trustees, expenses 3 Trustees ofAbbeycroft Leisure received £760 of expenses reimbursed during the year. and no donations were received from Trustees.12023124= £625 of expenses for three trustees, no donations were received.) 141 Pension scheme (Group and Charity) West Suffolk Council Formerl St Edmundsbu Borou ncil nsion heme West Suffolk Council Pension Scheme5 are shown separately to reflect the different pension admlsslon agreements with Suffolk County Council. The Charitable Company participates in the Suffolk County Council defined benefit pension scheme under an admitted body status. The scheme is a rnulti-employer defined benefit final salary scheme where the share of the assets and liabilities applicable 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 Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 las amended). At the year-end there were 36 Abbeycroft Leisure employees In the scheme12024: 36 ernployeesl. The Scheme's assets are held separately from the assets of the Trust. Contributions totalling £34.74412024: £29,681} were payable at the year end and are included within creditor5 at the reportin8 date. The information used for thi5 disclosure has been based on the most recent actuarlal valuatlon on 31 March 2025, bv Hymans Robertson LLP. to take account of the requirements of FRS102 in order to assess the liabilities of the Fund as at 31 March 2025. The major financial assumptions used by the actuary were: 2025 2024 Future penslon Increases Future salary increases Discount rate 2.70 3.70 5.85 2.75 3.75 4.85 ra hica rtali 31 March 2025 Current pensioners Future pensioners Male 21.9 years 22.3 years Female 24.6 years 25.9 years 31 March 2024 Male 22.0 years 22.5 years Female 24.7 year5 25.9 years Current pensioners Future pensioners Anol siso amount chor ed to the Stotement o FinanciolActivities 2025 £'ooo 2024 £'ooo Current service cost Interest expense 122 (1221 143 173) 70 53 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Chan e5 in the resent value o the de ined bene It obli ation.- 2025 £'ooo (7,813) (122} (380) 142) 1,815 120 16,422) 2024 £'ooo 17.8361 11431 13721 {491 405 182 {7.813) Defined benefit obligation at l Aprll Current seNice cost Interest expense Contribution5 by scheme participant Actuarial18ainslllosses Benefits paid Oefined benefit obligation at 31 March Chon es in the oir volue o lon ossets.- 2025 £'ooo 10,589 515 2024 £'ooo 9,361 445 Plan asset5 at l April Interest Income Return on plan assets (excluding net interest on the net defined benefit obligation) Contributions by employer Contrlbutions by scheme particlpant Benefits paid Restriction to penslon asset teilln8 Plan assets at 31 March 46 145 42 (1201 4,795 6,422 765 151 49 11821 {2.7761 7,813 The return on assets including amounts in net interest was1£561kl12024:1£1,210kll. The analysis of scheme assets at the reporting date were as follows.. 2025 2024 Equities Bonds Property Cash 63 28 64 27 West Suffolk Council Formerl Forest Heath District Council Pension Scheme West Suffolk Council Pension Schemes are shown separately to reflect the different pension admission agreements wlth Suffolk County Council. The Charitable Company participate5 in the Forest Heath District 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 applicable to each employer has been identified by the Scheme Actuary in this f inancial vear. The scheme is administered for the benefit of Local Authority employees and other bodies and is managed in accordance with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997 las amended). At the year-end there were 6 Abbeycroft Leisure employees in the scheme12024'. 6 employees). The Scheme's assets are held separately from the assets of the Trust. Contributions totalling £Nil12024: £Nil) were payable at the year end and are included in within creditors at the reporting 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 requirements of FRS102 in order to assess the liabilities of the Fund a5 at 31 March 2025. The major financial assumptions used by the actuary were.. 54 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Future pension increases Future salary increases Discount rate 2.75 3.75 5.80 2.75 3.75 4.85 ro hico ali 31 March 2025 Current pensioners Future pensioners Male 21.8 years 21.2 years Female 24.9 years 25.7 years 31 March 2024 Current pensioners Future pensioners Male 21.8 year5 21.3 years Female 25.0 years 25.7 years Anol iso am un char rnent o Financiol A ivi 2025 £'ooo 17 {1) 16 2024 £'ooo 17 179} 1621 Current service cost Interest expense in resent value o the de Ined bene it obli ation.. 2025 £'ooo {2,9951 117) 11431 2024 £'ooo 13,0381 1171 {1431 151 118 90 12,9951 Defined benefit obligation at l April Current service cost Interest expense Contributions by scheme particlpant Actuarial losses118ainsl Beneflts pald Defined benefit obligation at 31 March 546 94 (2,521) Chon es in the lono 2025 £'ooo 5,252 253 2024 £'ooo 4,715 222 Plan a55ets at l Aprll Interest income Return on plan assets lexcludin8 amount included in net interest on the net defined benefit obligation) Contributions by employer Contributions by scheme participant Benef its paid Restriction to Pension A55et Ceiling Plan assets at 31 March 23 20 382 18 (941 (2,939) 2,521 {901 5.252 The return on assets including amounts in net interest was £276k12024.. £604kl. Net plan assets at 31 March Restriction to pension asset ceiling Net plan assets / Iliabilitiesl at 31 March 2,939 (2.9391 2,257 12,257) At the year end date the scheme had a surplus of assets compared to liabilities amounting to £2,939k {2024= £2.257}. This overall asset has been restricted to zero12024'. zero) in the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of FR5102 as there 15 no expectation of a scheme refund or reduced contributions. 55 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 The analysis of scheme assets at the reportin8 date were as follows: 2025 2024 Equities Bonds Property Cash 63 28 64 27 West Suffolk Co formerl St bur Borou hco st Heath Distri uncil Pension Schemes SEBC 2025 £'ooo SE8C 2024 £'ooo FHDC 2025 £'ooo FHDC 2024 £'o¢ TOTAL 2025 £'ooo TOTAL 2024 £'ooo Movement in de durin the ear icit Oeficlt at the beginning of the year Current Service Cost Interest expense Employer Contributions (122) (380) 11431 13721 117) 11431 1171 1143) 11391 15231 11601 15151 145 515 151 445 20 253 18 222 165 768 169 667 Interest income Net actuarial 110ssesl/gains Restriction to penslon asset ceiling IDeficitl/surplus at the end of the year 4,772 1,170 2,935 500 7,707 1,670 14,930) 11,2511 13.0481 15801 (7,9781 11,8311 15) Taxation The Charitable Company was granted charitable status on 5 December 2006. The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within cate8ories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or galns are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. 161 Intanglble assets (Group and Charity) Goodwlll Software Total Cost: As at l April 2024 Disposals As at 31 March 2025 Amortisation: As at l April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals As at 31 March 2025 Net book value A5 at 31 March 2025 22.966 6,694 41,904 48.598 29.660 41,904 71,564 22.966 22,966 6,694 29.660 22,966 6,694 29,660 41.904 41.904 As at 31 March 2024 56 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 17) Tangible fixed assets (Group and Charity) Lon8-term Leasehold Improvements Plant, furniture & office equipment Sports Equipment Total Cost.. As at l April 2024 Addition5 Disposals As at 31 March 2025 481,387 56,280 1,272.093 301,034 167,538 1,505.589 2,129,244 114,875 52,9271 2,191,192 3,882,724 472.189 1120,465 4.234,448 537,667 Depreciation: As at l April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals As at 31 March 2025 377,687 41,059 1,060,590 101,025 167,5381 1,094,077 1,592,817 13S,603 149,8901 1,678,530 3,031,094 277.687 1117,428} 3,191,353 418,746 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 118,921 411,512 512,662 1,043,095 As at 31 March 2024 103,700 211.503 536.427 851,630 18) Investments Abbeycroft Leisure purchased 100 ordinary shares in Abbeycroft Enterprise5 Ltd (company number 105914901 on 22 February 2018 in cash. 191 5tock5 Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Café Sports equlpment Badges and certificates 21,597 4.700 10,750 6,233 1,478 4,700 1.479 6.233 26,297 16,983 6,178 7,712 20) Debtors Group Charlty 2024 2025 2024 2025 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued Sncome Other debtors Amounts owed by group undertakinBS 44Z,163 405,310 6.231 497,318 402,608 6,567 442,163 387,573 6.Z31 486,282 392,052 6,567 11,321 896,222 853,71M 906,493 835,967 57 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Zl) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Group 2024 Charity 2025 2025 2024 Trade creditors Accruals Other creditors Other taxes and social security Deferred income (see note 23} Amounts owed to group undertakings 371,561 1,011,399 43,348 221,203 391,045 462,092 797,971 37,454 192,295 509,066 351,704 994,661 43.348 206,384 391,04S 10,090 1,997,232 437.828 781,837 37,454 172,305 509,067 2,038,556 1,998,878 1.938,491 221 Credltors: amounts falllng due after one year Group CharSty 2025 2024 2025 2024 Loan frorn West Suffolk Council 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Loan from West Suffolk Council terms of repayment relate to conditions which will require repayment in more than I year and the precise future dates will be determined by future transactions. The loan is interest free up to and inclLtdin8 31 March 2025. Interest is then payable on the princlpal amount at 2% per annum up to and including 31 March 2027 and then 2% above the 8ank of England base rate or 2.5%, whichever is the hl8her. Thi5 loan is secured against West Suffolk Facility assets via a Mortgage of Chattels. The loan has been treated as a concessionary 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 memberships from 01 April and Direct Debit memberships owed from closure. 2025 2024 Balance as at l April Amount released to income Amount deferred in year Balance as at 31 March 509,066 1509,066) 391,Q45 391,045 541,061 1541,0611 509,066 509,066 58 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 24) Analysis of charitable funds Group Balance at I April 2024 Transfer between funds Balance at 31 March 2025 Artuarial gain Income Expenditure General fund 957,164 12,918.495 112,690,811} 1,184,848 Pension reserve 27,000 127.0001 Oeslgnated Funds Capital Fund 150,000 150,000 Subtotal Unrestrlrted Funds 1.107,164 12,918.495 (12,663,811) 127,000} 1,334,848 Restrirted Fund Stand Tall Project Active Mums Project Hadleigh Dementia Alllance Inspire Cards Women's Tour of Britain Teen Chill- West Teen Chill - Babergh Sporting Memories Babergh Services Place Based Physical Activity Active Communities Small Grants Fit and Fed Duke of Edinburgh Healin8 Woods Explore Outdoors Small Grants Care Homes Pool Pod - Haverhill Move More Outdoors Detached Youth Worker Operations Small Grants 11,107 5.550 3.703 111.1071 15.5501 15.7671 4,062 2,766 7,458 15,500 12,583 4,062 702 7,458 15,500 7,811 25,260 7,378 130,0321 {7,378) 206 84,927 206 18,6031 89.973 176,3241 189.9731 7.207 285.015 22,528 13,812 5,704 300 38.063 13,017 8,965 46,844 17.2071 1285.0151 122,5281 113,8121 IS,7041 13001 138,0631 113,0171 18,9651 149,3461 9,681 7,179 Subtotal Fund5 137,183 575,823 1670.0881 42,918 Total Funds 1,244,347 13,494,318 (13,333,899) 127,0001 1,377,766 59 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 24) Analysis of charitable funds Charity Transfer between funds Balance at 31 March 2025 Balance at l April 2024 Actuarial gain Income Empenditure General fund 799.187 12,119,594 111,833,180) 1.085,601 Pension reserve 27,000 (27,OCN)I Desl8nated Funds Other assets Capital Fund loo 150,000 loo 150,000 Subtotal Unrestricted Funds 949.187 12,119,594 (11,806,180 {27,000 1,235,701 Restrirted Fund Stand Tall Project Active Mums Project Hadleigh Dementia Alliance Inspire Card5 Women's Tour of Britain Teen Chill- West Teen Chill - Baber8h Sporting Memories Babergh Services Place Based Physical Activity Active Communities Small Grants Fit and Fed Duke of Edinburgh Healin8 Woods Explore Outdoors Small Grants Care Homes Pool Pod - Haverhill Move More Outdoors Detached Youth Worker Operations Small Grants Subtotal Funds 11,107 5,550 3,703 {11,1071 {5,550) 15,767) 4,062 2,766 7,458 15.500 12,583 4,062 702 7,458 15,500 7,811 25,260 7,378 130,032) 17,3781 206 84.927 206 {8,603} 89.973 176,3241 189,973) 7,207 285,OlS 22,528 13,812 17,2071 {285,0151 122,5281 113,8121 5.704 300 38,063 13,017 8,965 46,844 575,823 15,704) 13001 138,0631 113,0171 18,9651 149.3461 1670,0881 9.681 137.183 7,179 42,918 Total 1,086,470 12,695,417 12,476,268 127,000 1,278,619 60 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Restricted funds During the year and in prior years, funds were received which carried restrictions upon their use. Non-performance related grants received during this year have been recognised in full on the Statement of Financial Activities. Performance related grants have been recognised to the level of outputs dellvered for the period up to 31 March 2025. Funds are restricted for the purposes of- Stand Tall Project This is a 12 week physical activity and wellbeing programme that targets 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. Permis51on was obtained to transfer the balance of funds from Phase l of the project to unrestrlcted projects within the Charitable Company. Active Mums-This is funding from Suffolk County Council to contrlbute tothe improved health of pre8nant women smoking in West Suffolk and Waveney. Hadleigh Dementla Alllance - Thls Is funding from the Suffolk Community Foundation to support Dementia inclusive social activity in Hadleigh. Insplre Cards Funded from the sale of customer discount cards this is reinvested into community programmes and Initiatives, whlch provide opportunitles for everyone to be actlve. Women'sTour of Britain- Funding forevent management and community activation costs associated with hosting the event in Haverhill. Teen Chill- West- This refers to Teen Chill Out and Is an Initiative to support young people access a safe space and to engage in a broad range of activities. Sporting Memories- Funding for activities for older people to share and enjoy memories of sport. 8aber8h Servi¢es- Restricted Fund to support the provision of services in the 8aber8h Dlstrlct In 2025126 Big Sports- Funding to 5UPPOrt a facilitator to deliver sports activities to underrepresented people In our communlty. Multi Activity Youth -The provision of weekly multi-activity youth sessions for 50 weeks in Sudbury. Brldge Projert - This project is to dellver weekly, fun physical activity session Involving games and activities at 'The 8rldge Project Sudbury, to those living with physical and/or learning disabilities in collaboration with Abbeycroft Leisure to improve their health and wellbein8. Swim and Lunch- This funding will provide eligible families free access to swimmlng provision at our lelsure centres for the allocated school holidays. Our varied swim pro8ramme gives the familie5 and youn8 people the opportunity to take part in fun and invigorating swim session, reaping the benefits of taking part in swimming as an activity. The aim of offering the swim sessions is to provide an activity that is fun but also brinB5 health benefits and can improve wellbeing. The aim of enabling the parent to attend with a child 15 to promote bonding opportunities and the broader family benefits of being active together. In addition. allows families to continue to access services whi15t being able to prioritlse other areas of spersding that are being impacted by the cost-of-living climate. Fit and Fed - This fund is to provide holiday activities and free meals to eligible children over the holiday periods. Duke of Edinburgh To fund free places of the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme for eli8ible children. Provide a recognised Award while giving young people the ability to try new 5ki115, be physically activity and build confidence. Healing Woods - This is part of an exciting and ambitious initiative to create more natural woodland and greenspace across Suffolk, particularly where it is most needed. The initiative is being developed by Suffolk County Council in partnership with the Woodland Trust and a number of other organisations. 61 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Care Homes - West Suffolk AllSance wished to provide Strength & Balance courses for residents In Care Homes to identify whether the initiative would support the reduction of f311s by residents. Pool Pod - Haverhlll - These awards helped fund the provision of a Pool Pod at the Haverhill Pool to enable disabled users to access water-based activitles. Move More Outdoors- The delivery of instructor led activity sessions in open communitv spaces for less active people. Detached Youth Worker- The funding of 2 Youth workers in the Bury and Mildenhall area to provide a programme of outreach activities for young people with a focus on providing support and targeted educational engagement. M5K Pilot- The development and delivery of water and land-based classes Including rehab, aquafit, hip knee and back paln classes, Wellbeing/Holistic services. and virtual rehab exercise groups. Together Fund- Provide community transport to le5surelhe31th activities from rural areas, Move your Mind-This award is for supportlng, enabling and strengthening the protective fattors for good mental wellbelng. This was provided throu8h 4 courses of 12 weeks wellbeing education and activity. Get Help to Get Actlve- Fundlng to promote physical actlvity benefits for adults and older adults, Cancer Care Seed Funding - Funding to provide a pilot Cancer rehabilitation programme with a national partner. Parklnsons UK- Funding to provide dedicated Parklnson5 Patient classes in the Bury St Edmunds Leisure centre. Desi nated Funds A deslgnated fund exlsts to represent the pension scheme deficlt whlch at 31 March 2025 was £nil (2024.. £nlll. These funds have been rin8-fenced by the Trustees such that the general fund represents free reserves to be spent on the running of the Charity. A new designated capital fund has been set up to fund future capital expenditure. Previously Trustees designated reserves specifically for initiatlves that grow the buslness and further the charitable oblectives and to reflect the net book value of fixed assets not represented by restricted funds. Due to the Pandemic and the operational losses these previously designated funds were transferred to the general fund in the year. This policy is one that will need to be reviewed in light of the significant reduction in income since March 2020. 25) Analysis of net assets between funds Group Total Funds at 31 March 2025 Restricted Fund General Fund Deslgnated Fund Pension Reserve Fixed Assets 584,999 584,999 Net Current Assets 42,918 599,849 150.000 792.767 Pension Scheme Liability Total 42,918 1.184,848 150,000 1,377,766 62 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Chaiity Total Funds at 31 March 2025 Restricted Fund General Fund Oesignated Fund Pension Reserve Fixed Assets 584,999 loo 585,099 Net Current Assets 42,918 500,602 150,000 693,520 Pension Scheme Liability Total 42,918 1.085,601 150,100 1,278,619 261 Operating lease commitments As at 31 March 2025. Abbeycroft Leisure had annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of plant and machinery and property as shown below: 2025 2024 Other operating leases Within one year Within one to two years Between two and five years Total 4,097 4,097 8,332 16,526 994 994 Land and bulldln8S Within one year Within one to two years Between two and five years Total 44,118 49,320 163,960 257,398 35,532 35,772 32,040 103,344 As at 31 March 2025. the Charitable Group had annual commitments under non-¢ancellable operating leases in respect of plant and machinery and property as shown below: 2025 2024 Other operatlng leases Within one year Within one to two years Between two and five years Totsl 4,097 4,097 8,332 16.526 5.227 5,227 Land and buildin8S Within one year Within one to two years Between two and five years Total 44,118 49,320 163,960 257.398 35,532 35,772 32,040 103.344 271 Contin8ent Asset/Liablllty The charity, along with its subsidiary is a member of a VAT group. Both entities concerned are jointly and severally liable for the VAT liabilities of other group members. At 31 March 2025 there was £73.04312024: £55,867 payable) from HM Revenue and Customs from other group companies. 63 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 281 Reconclllation of net expenditure to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 Net income/lexpenditurel Depreciation Amortisation LossllProfitl on disposal Interest income Increase/lDecreasel in stock Decrease/llncrea5el in debtors {Increasel/Oecrease in creditors Defined Benefit Pension Scheme 160,419 277,687 301,536 297,137 1,587 128.7591 19.3141 52,789 39.678 (27,000) 17.0161 129,8671 1,257 1422,752} 140,472} 1161,0001 Net cash provlded by operatlng actlvltles 467,Q87 (61,1771 29) Analysis of chan8es In net debt 2024 Cashflow 2025 Cash at bank and In hand 1,968,119 1,968,119 {16,797 1.951,322 Loans falling due after more than one year Total {500,0001 1,468,119 1500,000) 1,451,322 (16,797} 64 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 30) Analysis of charitable funds- comparative Group Transfer between fund5 Balance at 31 Mar¢h 2024 Balance at l April 2023 Actuarial gain Income Expenditure General fund 902,137 11,844,361 111,704,407} 184,927) 957,164 Penslon reserve 161,000 {161,0001 Designated Funds Capital Fund 150,000 150,000 Subtotal Unre5trScted Fund5 1,052,137 11,844,361 (11,543,407) 1161.000) (84,9271 1,107,164 Restricted Fund Stand Tall Project Active Mums Project Hadlei8h Dementia Alliance Inspire Card5 Women's Tour of Britain Teen Chill Sporting Memorles Sport England Swimming Pool Fund- Baber8h Sport England Swimmin8 Pool Fund- West Babergh Service5 Disability Sport Place Based Physical Activitv Active Communltles 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 Movin8 Communities Operations Small Grants Warm Spaces Grant 3,563 4,062 6,017 7,458 15,500 13,171 1.903 33,322 46,450 2SO 136,8851 146,450) 13,5011 4,062 2,766 7,458 15,500 12,583 206 9,786 {10,374} 11.697} 115,620 {115,6201 213,580 1213,5801 84,927 84,927 1.458 163,082 11,4581 1163,0821 6,042 238,937 10,714 2,606 16,0421 1238,9371 110,7141 12,6061 6,100 6,600 26,690 132,825 6,000 12.082 13,981 35,000 60,602 40 {6,1001 (6,600 {26,6901 1132,825) 16,000) {12.082) {13,9811 {35,0001 150,9211 1401 9,681 Subtotal Funds 51,674 1.141,767 {1, 141,1851 84,927 137,183 Total 1,103,811 12,986,128 (12,684,592) (161,000) 1,244,347 65 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity Transfer between funds Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at l April 2023 Actuarlal gain Income Expenditure General fund 714,046 11,068,451 110,898.3831 184,9271 799.187 Pension reserve 161.000 1161,000} Designated Funds Other assets Capital Fund loo 150,000 loo 150,000 Subtotal Unrestrlcted Funds 864,146 11,068,451 110,737,383) 161,0001 {84,927 949,287 Restricted Fund Stand Tall Project Active Mums Project Hadleigh Dementia Alliance Inspire Cards Women's Tour of Brltaln Teen Chlll Sporting Memories Sport England Swimming Pool Fund - Babergh Sport England Swimming Pool Fund- West Babergh Services Disability Sport Place Based Physical Activity Active Communities 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 46,450 250 136,8851 146,4501 13,5011 4,062 2,766 7,458 15,500 12,583 206 9,786 110,3741 11.6971 1115,6201 115,620 213,580 1213.5801 84,927 84,927 1,458 163,082 6,042 11,4581 1163,0821 16,0421 238,937 10,714 2,606 6,100 1238,9371 110,7141 12.606) {6,1001 6,600 26,690 132.825 6,000 12,082 13.981 35.0(Kl 60.602 40 {6,6001 126.690} 1132,8251 16,0001 112.0821 113.9811 135,0001 150.9211 140} (1,141.1851 9,681 51,674 1.141.767 84,9Z7 137,183 Total 915,820 12,210,218 (11,878,568) 1161,0001 1.086,470 66 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 31) Analysis of net assets between funds- comparative Group Total Funds at 31 March 20Z4 General Fund Designated Fund Pension Reserve Restrirted Fund Fixed Assets 351.630 351.630 Net Current Assets 137,183 605,534 150,000 892,717 Pension Scheme Liability Total 137,183 957,164 150,000 I,Z44,347 Charlty Total Funds at 31 March 2024 General Fund Deslgnated Fund Pension Reserve Restrlcted Fund Flxed Assets 351,630 loo 351,730 Net Currernt Assets 137,183 447,S57 150,000 734,740 Pension Scheme Liability Total 137,183 799,187 150,100 1,086,470 67 Abbeycroft Leisure NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 321 Comparative SOFA by fund Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total 2024 Income from: Donations and grants Charitable activities Other tradin8 activities Other income Investments Total 1,133,716 1,133.716 10,736,365 1,086,180 10.736.365 1,078,129 8,051 29,867 11,844,361 29,867 12,986,128 1,141,767 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total 1874,1681 (10,669,239) 111,543,407 1874,1681 (11,810,4241 112,684,592) 1,141,185) 11,141,185 Net income/lexpenditure} Gross transfers in the year Actuarial gains/llossesl on deflned benefit penslon scheme Net movement in funds 582 84.927 300.954 {84.9271 301,536 1161,0001 55,027 1161,0001 140,536 85,509 Reconclllation of funds Total funds brought forward 51,674 1,052,137 1,103,811 Total funds carried forward 137,183 1,107,164 1,244,347 68