Charity Registration No. 1122082
Company Registration No. 061669611England and Wales}
SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEE}
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr T J Howell
Ms A Pendlington
MrA V¥Trite
Mrs D Imiitney
Mr l Da Cunha
Mrs C Gibbons
Ms Y Rees
Mr L Davies
Mr J Graddon
Mrs B Banton
Miss S Curgenven
(Appointed 15 April 2025)
(Appointed 2 June 2025)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
Secretary
M5 M Pollakova
Charity number
1122082
Company number
06166961
Principal address and registered office
Unit 33.
Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Pat1( Square
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
BN19SB
Auditor
SumerAudit
Amelia House
Crescent Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RL
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Floor 27
1 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HP
Payroll
Plummer Parsons Accountants
18 Hyde Gardens
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN214PT
Sollcitors
Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP
The Courtyard
River Way
Uckfield
East Sussex
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Human Resources
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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
statement of trustees. responsibilities
12
Independent auditols report
13-15
Statement of financial activities
16
Balance sheet
17
Statement of cash flows
18
Notes to the financial statements
19-35

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial
statements and comply with the Trust's memorandum and articles of association. the Companies Act 2006 and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)"
For accounting periods comrnencing on or after 1 April 2008, there is also a requirement for the Trust to report on how it
satisfies the Public Benefit test introduced by the Charities Act 2006. The Trust can report as follows:
a) The report of those activities undertaken by the Trust to further its charitable purposes for the public
benefit can be found in this report under the headings 'Objectives and Activities, and 'Achievements and
Performance..
b} Accordingly, the trustees hereby state that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities
Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Taken together with the accounts, the Report seeks to offer a fair and balan￿d picture of what the Trust has achieved
{outcomes) through its strategy and the difference it has made (its impact) across the County during 2024-25. Finally, tt
provides an overview of its structure, govemance and management, any professional setvices procured by the Trust, as
well as its plans for the future.
Objectives and activities
The purpose of the Trust (hereinafter referred to as 'ActFve susse￿), as set out in its goveming document, is to promote
increased community partiapation in sport and active recreation for the benefft of the inhabitants of Sussex.
Active Sussex is part of the national Active Partnership Network, and works wth stakeholders across the County to
build strong relationships. Together, our goal is to address inequality and empower everyone to be active in a way that
works for them.
Our Wision
Movement and physical activity is enhancing the heallh and wellbeing of everyone across Sussex.
OurAim
We aim to address inequality and empower everyone to be active in a way that works for them.
Our Mission
We will listen to communities and lived experiences to get people moving.
We will unite and empower partners to focus resources that enable people to get moving.
We will do this through responsive and representative leadership
We look to encourage everyone to be active and stay active in a way that suits them, but we understand certain groups
of people face barriers to exercise. Therefore to make the most impact we focus on the following groups of people to
tsckle inactivity across Sussex..
children and young people
older people
disabled people and people living vrith long-temi health conditions
people from different cultural backgrounds and communities
We do this through the lens of equalty, diversity and inclusion, which is front and ￿ntre of our Actlve Sussex Strategy
2023-28. and this continues to infofm all our work.

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The Active Sussex Strategy 2023-28 has three main objectives. through which it seeks to achieve its aims:
1. Bulldlng Relatlonshlps. We V￿11 work wth partners to collectively address barriers to physical activity.
2. Projects and Resources. We will invest resources into projects which target inactive audiences.
3. Responsive and Representative Leadership We will be committed to being a representative organisation
which listens to diverse lived experiences to infomi decision-making.
Within the context above, we are pleased to report on some of the achievements in the following section.
Achievements and perfomiance
PhysicalActivity Participation in Sussex- Active Lives Survey Insights
The Active Lives Survey, conducted by Sport England, serves as the national ben¢hmar* for sport and physical activity
participation, aligning with priorities set out in their 'Uniting the Movemeny strategy. Headline findings for Sussex from
the survey results shared in 2024 include=
Sussex reached its lowest recorded rate of physical inactivity, with just 20% of adults doing less than 30
minutes of exercise per week-below the national average of 26 %.
This places Sussex among the lowest inactive populations in England, ranking joint second after Surrey and
the West of England (including Bristol).
Historically, Sussex has shown lower inactivity than the national average, and its post-covid trends mirror
national improvements.
Brighton & Hove recorded a new record lowest level (11.1%) for all places since the survey began.
Chlldren and Young People
Facilitating innovative ways that enable chIld￿n andyoung people to be actwe.
Sussex School Games
The Sussex School Games delivered bespoke, targeted interventions that tackle inequalities and encourage less active
children to become more physically active. By working in collaboration with a network of local School Games
Organisers and a wider range of partner organisations, bespoke projects are delivered in the fomi of roadshows or
festivals.
The Sussex School Games programme has supported a range of key underrepresented and less active groups, such
as giris. children eligible for free school meals, young carers. young people from ethnically diverse communities and
children with special educational needs and disabilities {SEND). Funding was allocated to 16 targeted projects, ensuring
resources were channelled into areas and groups with the greatest need.
In addition, the Parallel YoLrth Games were delivered as part of the Sussex School Games programme. This inclusive
event provided a high-quality sporting experience for children predominantly attending special schools.
hildr
le Investment Fund
The Children and Young People Investment (CYP) Fund aimed to tackle inactivty by prioritising support for less active
young people from identified target groups. In 2024125, the CYP Fund invested a total of £44,000, across 26 projects..
10 in West Sussex, 7 in East Sussex, and 9 in Brighton & Hove. In summary:
370k of projects focused on children living in deprived areas andlor those receiving free school meals.
28 % of the projects targeted children with leaming disabilities.
Girls only initiatives accounted for 260A of fvnded activities.
9 % specifically supported young people with physical disabilities.
To ensure the sustainabilty of this work, four 'How To Guides, V￿re developed, capturing insights and leaming from
partner organisations.

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act in Sussex
The Opening School Facilities {OSFI Fund is a Department for Education initiative, delivered nationally by the Active
Partnership National Team and locally coordinated by Active Sussex. The programme enabled schools to open up their
facilities and create a vibrant hub for both students and the local community. This year, the fund brought over £270,000
into schools across Sussex, benefitting 35 schools and reaching over 4,000 children and community members. The
positive outcomes of the fund have been captured through five in-depth case studies, illustrating its impact on schools
and communities.
Schools throu
hPE S ortandPh
sical Activi
Active Sussex continues to support primary, secondary, and special schools across the county by placing physical
education {PE), school sport, and physical activity at the core of school life. This is achieved through direct engagement
with School Leaders and PE Subject Leaders. as well as through collaborative work with a wide network of partners.
In 2024125, this included 14 schools in priority areas receiving tailored support through the Creating Active Schools
Programme, 60 delegates attending the Active Sussex School CPD Day, and three workshops being delivered for
school governors highlighting the importance of daily physical activity for all pupils.
The Sussex Play Their Way Pilot supported 25 coaches to evolve their '¢hild first approach, that ￿able$ children and
young people a Choice, a voice and to take ownership of their development joumey. There were six opportunities for the
coaches to connect, in addition to training opportunities, sharing sessions, virtual and in person meetings.
Coach Core Sussex.. Em
owerin
Youn
tI￿shI
sins ort
Active Sussex continued its partnership wth Coach Core to deliver an indusive, sports coaching apprenticeship
programme across Sussex. The programme targets young people aged 16-24 who may face barriers to employment or
limited access to opportunities. The initiative develops not only coaching experbse. but a150 employability skills. In 2024,
six apprentices completed the programme with 50¥0 achieving a distinction, four apprentices were offered employment
following completion and one apprentice progressed to university as a result of their apprenticeship experience. A new
cohort of 7 apprentices from diverse backgrounds began the programme at the end of 2024.
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Collaboration Throu
hCYPF
In 2024125. Active Sussex continued to facilitste regular forums with Children and Young People {CYP} partner
organisations. These forums have fostered stronger relationships between partners, supported more coordinated
working, and contributed to a shared understanding of priorities and approaches for CYP across Sussex.
Disabled People and those livlng with Long Temi Health Conditions
Increasing the opportunity for people living with long term heafth conditions and/or disabilities to take part in physical
activity to meet their needs.
troke Reconditionin
Pro
ect
The Stroke Reconditioning Project was a successful pilot be￿een Active Sussex, NHS Sussex, Public Health, and
Rother District Council. The initiative aimed to tackle physical deconditioning among patients recovering in intermediate
e2re settings in East Sussex, specifically those recovering from stroke at the Bexhill Itvine Unit.
Health instructors led 26 weeks of structured activity wtthin the hospital, helping patients build strength, confidence, and
mobility. Upon discharge, patients were referred into local exercise groups, ensuring continuity of care and promoting
long term healthy habits. Key achievements from the project are highlighted below:
75 patients were supported over a 26-week period
On average, nine additional hours of activity provided per patient
250/0 reduction in reported rehab complexity (NHS data)
500/0 improvement in patient balan
60 /0 increase in patient health confiden
Strong partnerships have been developed wth providers across Wealden, Rother, Hastings, Eastbourne, and Lewes,
thus enabling a smooth transition from clinical rehabilitation to sustained community support.

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Stren
thenin
Strate
elationshi
sinBri
hton & Hove
Active Sussex continued to play a leading role in enhancing health and wellbeing across Brighton & Hove, through
strengthened partnerships and support for system-wide efforts to promote physical activity and reduce health
inequalities. This included involvement in developing the Brighton & Hove 'Let's Get Moving. Physical Activity and Sport
Strategy 2024-2034.
As recognition of its strategic Influen￿ and expertise, Active Sussex has been invited to cfrchair the Brighton & Hove
'Lel's Get Moving, Physical Activity and Sport Strategy Group and the Active Ageing Alliance. a sub-group focused on
improving activity levels among older adults. In temis of partnership development. Active Sussex has introduced new
local partners into the Active Ageing Alliance, increasing collaboration and cross-sector engagement in delivering
against the strategy's goals.
Hel
Peo
le Become More Active Worksho
The 'Helping People Become More Active, workshop is an interactive, accessible training programme designed to
upskill professionals across health care and community settings. The workshop supports both clinical and non-clinical
slaff to build confidence in having meaningful conversations about physical activity with the individuals they support. In
2024125, over 60 NHS Sussex carers attended the training from care homes across the county. The training was
supported by local authorty partners, ensuring relevance to regional needs and alignment with wider health and care
priorities.
Sussex Health Instruc
ork
Active Sussex continued to facilitate the Sussex Health Instructor Nets￿rk. providing valuable opp)rtunities for
professional development, collaboration. and targeted upskilling of the health and physical activity workforce. In
2024125, this included a Women & Girls Wellness Community of Leaming session in partnership with the This Girl Can
Sussex Network and a 'Connect and Share. event held in Crawley.
Diversity and Inclusion
Address barrie￿ to physical aclivty for marginalised people to make sure everyone has equal opp(¥tunities, regardless
of background, and can find ways to make physical activity more affordable and accessible.
This Mum Moves Ambassador Trainin
In May 2024, Active Sussex coordinated the delivery of the 'This Mum Moves, ambassador training in East Sussex,
funded by a Public Health Workforce Development bid. The training targeted professionals supporting pregnant and
postnatal women, wth content tailored to local needs. By equipping professionals with practical tools and knowledge,
the programme embeds physical activity promotion into routine care pathways. The programme reached the target
audience (19 attendees) and participants reported increased knowledge of physical acts'vity guidelines for pregnancy
and postpartum.
ussex Disabili
S orts Network Conference 2024
The Sussex Disability Sports Nehvork supported by Active Sussex hosted an in-person event at the University of
Sussex on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The conference aimed to provide a space to openly and honestly disoJss supporting
more disabled people to participate in sport and physical activity. In total, 60 people attended the event, ranging from
organisations such as county councils and educaljonal establishmenls to local sport organisations and leisure
providers.
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Welfare in S ort and Ph
Active Sussex is committed to supporting dubs and organisations delivering sport and physical activity by improving
welfare and safeguarding practices. This work is driven by Iwo Sport Welfare Officers at Active Sussex, who work in
partnership with National Governing Bodies and key national agencies to ensure alignment with sector-wide
safeguarding priorities.
In 2024125, the officers collaborated wth over 35 National Governing Bodies, engaging at national, regional, and county
levels in addition lo connecting with over 80 clubs and activity groups, providing 100 individual eryagements. A range of
training and engagement activities, including in person workshops and online webinars were also delivered.

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Older People
Increasing the potential for olderpeople to live a heatthEr and active life.
stren
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Health and Wellbein
Across East Sus
Active Sussex continued to play a pivotal role in improving health and wellbeing across East Sus*x through strategic
partnerships and a coordinated system-wtde approach to promoting physical activity. A highlight this year has been
Active Sussex's contribution to the first Adult Social Care & Health {ASCH) Prevention Strategy, which emphasises
physical wellbeing as a central component of preventative care. Active Sussex now sits on the Healthy Ageing
Partnership Group and contributed to the People Scrutiny Review of Healthy Ageing.
Stron
er for Life Pro
The Stronger for Life Project, supported by funding from East Sussex Public Health, focuses on irrproving strength and
balance among older adults, reducing the risk of falls and promoting independence. In 2024125, the project was
expanded into targeted areas of East Sussex where gaps in provision had been identified. In total, over £50K was
invested into 23 local projects, with coverage spanning all five districts and boroughs in East Sussex.
Events
Raising the profile of sport, physical actwty and movement thn)ugh events and netwotks.
Active Sussex Conference 2024
The Active Sussex Conference 2024 took place on 24 September 2024, bringing together a wide range of organisations
involved in the strategic planning and delivery of sport and physical activity across the county. The event welcomed 103
attendees, including representatives from local authorities, leisure trusts, national governing bodies of sport, health
agencies, educational in5trtutions. community groups. and coaching organisations.
Sussex S ort & Ph
sical Activi
2024
The Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards, hosted by Active Sussex on 23 November 2024, provided a valuable
opportunity to showcase, recognise, and celebrate the outstanding work taking place across the sport and physical
activity sectors.
The awards spanned nine categories. celebrating a wide range of achievements., from sporting excellence and
community impact to environmental sustainability. The event was sponsored by Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP, with BBC
Radio Sussex and Surrey serving as the media partner, helping to elevate the profile and prestige of the occasion.
ive Sussex Coffee Mornin
The Active Sussex Coffee Morning, held on 25 March 2025, provided an infomial yet valuable opportunity for 50
partners and staff to come together. reconnect wth familiar faces, and forge new relationships. Destgned as simple,
relaxed networking, the event provided attendees the Spa￿ to engage in conversation without a formal agenda.
Governance
To be recognised and respected as a thought-leading, and well-run organisation in which investors have confidence.
ualit
Champion an inclusive culture and advocate equal access to physical aGbvty opportunities.
Active Sussex is recognised for championing an indusive culture and advocating equal access to physical activity
opportunities. The Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Board via an
'Ambitions and Commitments, dashboard. The dashboard provides an overview of progress against commitments and
examples of progress.
Key highlights..
8 'Time to Talk, sessions delivered intemally to staff. All sessions saw an increase in awareness level of the
topics discussed.
12 'Community of Learning, sessions were delivered to partner organisations. Examples including This Girf Can
Sussex Be Inspired Event, sessions on male allyship which focused on inclusive environments and sessions on
specific female topics. such as menstrual cycles.
Record nominations (31) for the Diversity & Inclusion award at the Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards
2024 highlighted engagement wth a broader range of partners showcasing physical activity stories with diverse
audiences.

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Now in its tenth year, the Sussex Disability Sport Network continues to play a key role in faciliiating strong partner
collaboration. Projects such as Mencap's Our Active Communty Worthing and UK Deaf Sport's systems approach have
helped deepen understanding of key inactive groups.
Safe
Ltardin
&W Ifar
Advocate the right for everyone to enjoy sport and physical activty in a safe and welcoming envimnment.
Active Sussex continued to review and deliver its Safeguarding Implementation Plan and Adult Safeguarding Action
Plan to ensure it fulfilled its safeguarding responsibilities and obligations. The Safeguarding Children Policy and Adult
Safeguarding Policy were updated in January 2025. This induded a Board training session and annual staff training.
Active Sussex completed the annual CPSU Safeguarding review and continues to meet the expected framework
requirements for children. The review included recognition of the breadth and quality of case studies highlighting youth
voice. As a result, Active Sussex was invited to share tis approach in wider training settings, contributing to sector-wide
learning.
The 18-month Ann Craft Trust Adun Framework Review confirmed that Active Sussex continues to demonstrate high
level commitment in its approach to safeguarding adults at risk and meets the frameworts essential criteria.
Environmental Soci
rnan
Ensure the impact on stakeholde￿. wider society and the environment is factored into the dectsion making process.
Following the release of Sport England's 'Every Move, strategy, Active Sussex has created an environmental
sustainabilty action plan dedicated to this area of Y￿rk. The action plan, known as Healthy Environments, highlights
four priorities:
Tackling greenhouse gas emissions
Promoting a circular economy
Increasing biodiversity
Ensuring a just transition
As an emerging area of work, the intemal environmental sustainability working group has supported staff to undertake
'Carbon Literacy in Sport. and 'Calculating Carbon Emissions. training. Regular environmental sustainability guidan￿,
signposting and best practice has been shared viith partners through forums, meetings and events.
Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activities shows fvnds brought forward of £633.368 (2024.. £626,582) and income received
for the 2024125 financial year of £870,145 {2024'. £856,384).The amount oftotal funds the charity holds at the end of the
reporting period to 31 March 2025 was £574,182 (2024.. £633,368). The total expenditure was £929,331 (2024:
£849.598). and following the subsumption of a pension fund to the University of Brighton there was no movement on
pension funds of £Nil (2024.. Nil) (see note 16 in the accounts). The net outgoing funds movement for the year ended 31
March 2025 was £59,186 P024: incoming ￿ndS movement of £6.786). Designated funds as at the 31 March 2025 are
£59,657 {2024'. £72,240), refer to note 18 in the accounts for further detail.
Reserves Policy
Active Sussex's reserves protocols ensure that sufficient unrestricted funds are held to cover a minimum of 4 months of
expenditure on employment and running costs and 100% end of contract costs (in the event of any significant delays or
cessation of external core funding). The fund required to cover these costs is £239,200 (2024.. £200,000), at 31 March
2025 the fund stood at £252,908 {2024: £266.224). This is consistent with the reserves policy.

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Prlnclpal Funding Sources
Active Sussex's principal funding stream continues to come from Sport England. Of the £870,145 income received,
88.1 % of this {£766,327) came from Sport England (2024: 87.50A, £856,384). The remaining income has been
generated from:
1. East Sussex Public Health
2. UK Coaching (Play their Way Pilot)
3. Coach Core
4. Event ticket sales
5. Sponsorship
6. Primary PE courses fees
7. Bank interest
98.10/012024= 97.6 % ) of income is restricted and is therefore spent on the specific sport and physical activity outcomes
detailed as per conditions of the funding award. More importantly, the expenditure has diredly supported the key
objectives of the charity.
Staff Remuneration
All staff pay is reviewed annually by the Human Resources & Nominations Committee, and pay increments are subject
to completion of an annual staff appraisal. Cost of living rises are awarded after consideration of RPI and affordability.
For 2025126, a 2.5% pay increase was awarded and during the year staff remuneration totslled £600,300 (2024..
£519,260) (see nole 11 to the accounts).
Related Parties
No trustee received any remuneration during the year. No trustee had an interest in companies that Active Sussex
works with or is funded by.
Risk Management
Active Sussex maintains a comprehensive risk register which identifies the principal risks, together with the steps taken
to manage them. The risk register is overseen by the Govemance & Audit Committee and reviewed by the Board every
quarter. The Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team are responsible for reviewing the significant operational and
organisational risks on a regular basis. and ensuring the appropriate intemal controls and action are in place and aimed
at mitigating risk. The trustees consider the principal risks and uncertainb'es ofA¢tive Sussex in the following areas.
Business Continuit
During past year, the Chief Executive retired after 19 years at Active Sussex. In accordance with good practice, the
business continuity plan was implemented to keep critical operations fvjnctioning and continue to conduct regular
activities during the transitional period, with the Head of Operations appointed as the new Chief Execulive in February
2025 following an internal recruitment process. The business continuity plan is reviewed on a regular basis to mitigate
operational risks.
Economic Risks
Active Sussex's principal funding stream continues to come from Sport England, with the current award ending in March
2027. Whilst the onward award for this principal funding stream indicates the continuation of funds post 2026127, the
Board deem it sensible to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to mitigate the risk of a reduction of investment from its
main funding body.
ational Ri
To ensure that Adive Sussex is recognised as a welkrun organisation in which partners have confidence, policies and
agreements are in place such as whistleblowng. social media and external contracts of service. This helps to mitigate
against damage to reputation with policies and agreements reviewed on a regular basis.
Safe
uardin
Active Sussex has a responsibility to ensure safeguarding compliance pro￿sseS are reviewed regul&ly. In the past
year, policies have been updated to ensure suitable safeguarding controls are in place and Undertak￿ reviews with
external oversight bodies. Safeguarding compliance is monitored by the Chief Executive and reported to the Board on a
quarterly basis.

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Plans for future periods
2025126 will see the work of the Trust continue to focus on tackling the most inactive groups in tre county, and working
with delivery partners to reduce the barriers (and inequalities) to participation.
strategic Priorities 2025126
1. Place - Creating the conditions for change in Sussex that enables people to be physically active and move more.
The Active Sussex place offer is activated through the Sport England 'Place Expansion. and 'Place
Universal Offer..
2. System - Ensuring sport, physical activty and movement is playing a role in achieving greater health outcomes.
Increased collaboration and stakeholder engagement, leading to enhan￿d policy influence, strategic
alignment, and greater understanding of the role that sport, physical activity and movement can play in
addressing health inequalities.
3. Dellvery - Putting sport, physical activity and movement at the heart of a child's whole day.
Children and young people are given opportunities to be active in safe accessible places., including active
travel, active school days, extra curricular activitses and community clubs, supported by a diverse and
representative v￿rkfOrCe.
4. Insight and Communication - Raising the profile of movement and physical activity through training, events,
networks and campaigns.
Raising awareness of the barriers and opportunities that will enable people to be physically adive and
move more.
These priorities are supported by the implementation of the following plans and frameworks..
Diversity &
Inclusion
Action Plan
Safeguarding
Frameworks
{Adult &
Childrenl
Environmental
Sustainability
Plan
People Plan
Communications
Framework
IDIAPI
Structure, governance and management
Active Sussex is a charitable company limited by guarantee (limited company number 06166961 and Charity
registration number 1122082). The Memorandum of Association outlines the objects and powers of the charitable
company and is govemed under these articles.
The charitable objects are to promote increased community participation in sport and active recreation for the benefit of
the inhabitants of Sussex and in particular to provide, or to assist in providing, and to promote..
strategic planning and coordination within and be￿￿n local organisations or Community sport ne￿OrkS,
including the knowledge and skills in the management and project planning of sport and active recreation.,
the marketing and communication of sport and active recreation infomiation and opportunities.,
the benefits and outcomes of investment in sports and active recreation through robust performance
measurement systems.
the support of organisations and local communities in helping people start, stay and succeed in sFort and
active recreation to whatever level they choose.
the awareness of community sports organisabons of financial and other resources which are open to them,.
the education and development of all people, both voluntary or professional, involved in the community sport
infrastructure.,
the improvement and preservation of good health and well-being through participation in sport and active
recreation., and
the advancement of such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community consistent and with the objects
set out in articles 5(1 } to (7) to above as the directors of the charity shall in their absolute discretion determine.

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The local authorities are members of the company limited by guarantee and their liability is limited to £1.
Active Sussex supports the Charity Govemance Code recognising its Importan￿ in promoting good governance. The
trustees commenced a comprehensive govemance review in 2024125 and the Board has approved a number of
updates to its document and processes. This review will be completed by December 2025.
The Board is accountable for the work of the chartty. The matters rese￿ed for the Board include the approval of the
strategy, the budget and annual report and accounts. The Board holds the Senior Leadership Team to account for the
delivery of the strategy. The Board also retains oversight of the management controls and corporate govemance along
with the recruitment of trustees and the appointment of the Chief Executive. Active Sussex Board has delegated
authority to the Chief Executive who leads the Senior Leadership Team for delivery of the strategy and the operation of
the charity. The senior leadership team consists of Mr A Statham (Chief Executive), Mrs G Finlay-Gray, Mr R Joannides
and MrA Wright.
Trustee Recruitment, Appointment and Tralnlng
Trustees are appointed in accordance wth Sport England's Code of Sport Govemance and the Charity Commission's
Governance Code. The HR & Nominations committee leads the annual skill mix review and the Board agrees the skills
required for future appointments. The committee leads the recruitment process and the new trustees are appointed by
the members by an ordinary resolution. The minimum number of trustees is 6 and the maximum is 12. new trustees
have an extensive induction programme including:
The organisation structure, activities and stakeholders
The responsibilities of being a trustee
Online safeguarding training
Provided with a copy of the Charity Commission: CC3 The essential trustee" document, and Sport England
Code for Sports Govemance
Code of conduct for trustees
Confiict of interests policy
The Board undertakes the following each year:
Skill mix review
Board evaluation exercise
Tnjslee appraisals with the Chair
Review of register of interests
In 2024125 the trustees undertook refresher training in safeguarding, EDI and role of the trustee.
The Trustees, who are also the Directors for the purpose of company law, who served during the year, were..
Mr P Traynor
Mr B Clark {Chair until 1 July 2024)
Mr T J Howell
MSA Pendlington
MrA White
Mrs D ￿ltneY (Senior Independent Director. Acting Chair
from 1 July 2024 to 6 August 2024)
Mrs S Briggs
Mr l Da Cunha
Mrs C Gibbons {Chair from 6 August 2024)
Ms Yvonne L Rees (Wice Chair from 22 July 2025)
Mr L Davies
Mr J R Graddon
Mrs B Banton
Miss S Curgenven
Mrs S Rosso
(Resigned 1 June 2025)
(Resigned 1 July 2024)
(Resigned 30 November 2024}
(Appointed 15 April 2025)
(Appointed 2 June 2025)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Resigned 23 September 2025)

SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Attendees at Board meetings.. The Chief EXe￿rtiVe until 31 August 2024 vtss Mrs S F Mason MBE (retired). The Chief
Executive from 1 September 2024 was MrA Statham. Mr D Gale attended as East Sussex Director of Public Health.
Succession planning by the Charity enabled the Chair and Chief Executive positions to be filled by internal
appointments.
Three sub-committees are convened by deploying appropriately skilled members from the Board to discuss Human
Resources, Governan￿ (Finance and Legal) and Business Development (Marketing and Strategy Progress).
Governance & Audit Committee.. Mrs D Whitney (chair), Mr l Da Cunha, Mr J Graddon and MrA White
Human Resources & Nominations Committee: Mr T Howell (chair}, Mrs S Briggs {resigned November 2024),
Mrs B Banton and Mrs C Gibbons
Strategy Progress & Growth Committee." Ms A Pendlington (chair), Miss S Curgenven, Mrs S Rosso and Mr
P Traynor (resigned June 2025)
The EDI Steerlng Group supports the Board wth its approach to implementing the Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan
(DIAP). In 2024125, representation included trustees and staff.. Mr A )￿ThIte (Chair and Lead Board Member for EDI), Mrs
D Whitney, Mr N Chellel, Mrs G Finlay-Gray and MSA Nilmadhub-watson.
The Board appoints a Lead Board Member for Welfare and Safety to ensure these matters re￿1ve appropriate
consideration in decision making and policy. For the 2024125. the role of Lead Board Member for Welfare and Safety
was held by Mrs C Gibbons.
Financial Management
Budgets are devolved to the Senior Leadership Team and other individual staff as appropriate. wtth monthly
management accounts provided to all budget holders to enable ongoing finanual monitoring and control. The Board of
Direclors and Govemance & Audit Committee receive financial monitoring figures on a quarterly basis. All payments are
authorised in accordance with Active Sussex's published financial regulations, procedures, and bank mandate.
Representation
At county level, Active Sussex had membership of. andlor provided support to. the following strategic groups and
meetings:
1. Active Hastings Partnership Group
2. Active Rother Partnership Group
3. Brighton & Hove Active Aging Alliance
4. Brighton & Hove Active Children & Young People Alliance
5. Brighton & Hove Sport & Physical Activity Strategic Group
6. Active Sussex Children & Young People Forum
7. East Sussex Climate and Health Stakeholder Group
8. East Sussex Healthy Weight Partnership
9. East Sussex Holiday Activity & Food Fund Steering Group
10. Hastings Youth Partnership
11. Lewes & Eastbourne Partnership Group
12. Mid Sussex Better Young Lives Partner Forum
13. Newhaven Youth Services Infrastructure Forum
14. NHS Sussex Prevention Steering Group
15. Sussex Disabilty Sports Ne￿Ork
16. Sussex School Games Steering Group
17. West Sussex HolidayActivity & Food Fund Steering Group
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and administratlve detslls
Professional SeThices
The following organisations provided se￿]￿$ to the Trust during the reporting period:
Accountancy
Carpenter Box, Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RL
Audit
SumerAudit, Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, Wesl Sussex, BN11 1RL
Banking
Barclays Bank PLC, Floor 27, Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP
Human Resources & Legal Services
Rix & Kay Gatekeeper Services. The Coutyard, River Vky, Uckfield. E. Sussex, TN22 1 SL
Payroll
Plummer Parsons Accountants, 18 Hyde Gardens. Eastboume, East Sussex, BN214PT
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles. a resolution proposing that SumerAudit be reappointed as auditor of the
company will be put at a General Meeting.
Disclosure of Infomiation to auditor
Each of the truslees has confirmed that there is no infomiats.on of which they are awa￿ which is relevant to the audit.
but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confimed that they have taken appropriate stsps to identify such
relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
QS Gblxw
Mrs C Gibbons (Chair)
Trustee
Dated..
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees. who are also the directors of Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust for the purpose of company law,
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, ReF)Ort and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting 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 affairs of the trust and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these finanaal ststements, the trustees are required to:
seled suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounb'ng Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disdose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the trust and enable them to ensure that the financial slatements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i￿egUlar1tie5.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust {Active Sussex) (the 'trust'} for
the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the
statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements. including significant accounting policies. The
financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Unitwj Kingdom
Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repijblic ol
I￿land (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion. the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its
incorning resources and application of resources. for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.,
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditoffs responsibilities for the audit ol
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the trust in accordan￿ wrth 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 responsibilrties in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees. use of the going concem basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the trust's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respeci to going concem are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other informatlon
The other infomiation comprises the infomiation included in the annual report other than the fInar￿la1 statements
and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial stalements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider
whether the other infom)ation is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audit, or otherwse appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemiine whether this gives rise to a materkql misstatement
in the financial stalements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other infonnation, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion. based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit=
the information given in the trustees. report for the financial year for vthich the financial statements are
prepared, which indudes the directors. report prepared for the purposes of company law. is consistent with
the financial statements., and
the directors, report included within the trustees. report has been prepared in accordance with aFplicable
legal requirements.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Matters on which we are required to report by exceptlon
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the trust and its environment obtained in the course of the audit,
we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report induded within the trustees. report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept. or retums adequate for our audit have not
been received from branches not visited by us- or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.. or
rtain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the infom)ation and explanations we require for our audit- or
the trustees were not entitled to prepare the finanaal statements in accordance wtth the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and from
the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees. responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the
trust for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such intemal 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 trust's ability to continue
as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable. matters related to going concem and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operatK)ns, or have no
realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financlal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance aboLrt whelher the financial statements as a whole are free from
malerial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS {UK} 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 decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-complian￿ with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The exient to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud, is detsiled below.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-
compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following=
Obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the trust operates in, focusing on
those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the financial statements and operations..
Obtaining an understanding of the twst's policies and prO￿dureS on fraud risks. including knowledge of
any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; and
Discussing among the engagement team how and ￿ere fraud might occur in the financial statements and
any potential indicators of fraud through our knowledge and understanding of the company and our sector-
specific experience.
As a result of these procedures. we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the
trust for fraud. We are also required to perform speafic procedures to respond to the r5sk of management override.
As a result of performing the above. we identified the followtng areas as those most likely to have an impact on the
financial statements: health & safety, employment law and compliance with the UK Companies Act and the Charities
Act.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified induded the following..
Making enquiries of management and those charged with govemance about any known or suspected
instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud..
Reviewing minutes of meetings of the board and senior management;
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates-
and
Auditing the risk of management override of controls. including through testing joumal entries and other
adjustments for appropriateness.
Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk thal some material misstatements in the
financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and perform￿1 in accordance
with the ISAS (UK). For instance, the further removed non-compliance is from the events and transactions reflected
in the financial ststements, the less likely the auditor is to become aware of it or to recognise the non-compliance.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. https.'Il
www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description fomis part of our auditorfs report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees
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 charity and the charity's
trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Robin Evans BA FCA CTA DChA {Senlor Ststutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Sumer Audit
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Audltor
Worthlng
SumerAudit is a trading name of SumerAudltco Llmited
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
funds
General Designated
2025
2025
Total
Total
2025
2025
2024
Notes
Income from".
Donations and legaaes
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investments
2,000
1,307
4,065
668,221
185,635
670,221
186,942
6,486
6,496
691,105
146,996
12,972
5,311
2,421
6,496
Totsl Income
8,917
7,372
853.856
870,145
856,384
haritable activities
The development of sport in
Sussex
21.721
24,419
883,191
929,331
849,598
Totsl charltable expendlture
21,721
24,419
883,191
929,331
849.598
Net (outgoing}lincoming
resources before transfers
(12,804)
(17,047)
(29.335)
(59,186)
6,786
Gross transfers between funds
{512)
4,464
(3,952)
Net movement in funds
(13.316)
(12.583)
(33,287)
(59,186)
6,786
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
266,224
72,240
294,904
633,368
626,582
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
252,908
59,657
261.617
574,182
633,368
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies vlith the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the CompaniesAct 2006.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
4,316
10,193
4,316
10,193
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
90,912
597,372
82,489
655,296
688,284
737,785
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
(118,418)
(114,610)
Net current assets
569,866
623,175
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
574,182
833,368
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
17
261,617
294,904
18
59,657
252.908
72.240
266.224
312,565
338,464
574,182
633,368
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ...
23,d.. Swd£/ 37LS
QS GbbGf
Mrs C Gibbons (Chair)
Trustee
Company Reglstratlon No. 06166961
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Cash absorbed by operations
24
(61,204)
(17,478)
Investing activlties
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
(3,216)
6,496
(6,512)
5,311
Net cash generated froml{used In)
investing activities
3.280
(1,201)
Net cash used in financlng actlvitles
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(57,924)
(18,679)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
655.296
673,975
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
597,372
655,296
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Charlty Inforniatlon
Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust {Active Sussex) is a charitable company limited by guarantee
incorporated in England and Wales. The registered Offi￿ is Untt 33, Sussex Innovation Centre, Science Park
Square, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN19SB.
The company is limited by guarantee. not having a share capitsl and consequently the liability of members is
limited, subject to an undertaking by each member to contribute to the net assets or liabilities of the company
on winding up such amounts as may be required not exceeding £1.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's governance handbook, the
Companies Act 2006 and "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 {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The trust is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis. The truslees have considered
relevant information, including the annual budget. forecast future cash flows and the impact of subsequent
events in making their assessment.
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity. the trustees have
concluded that there is no material uncertainty in relation to the appropriateness of continuing to adopt the
going concem basis in preparing the annual report and a¢￿unIs.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in ftjrtherance of the objectives of the
chartty.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for SFEcific
purposes. The purposes and use5 of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
A pension reserve is shown separately within unrestricted funds.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restrided funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
(Continued)
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the trust is legally entiued to it after any perfomiance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be re￿Ived.
Donations and legacies are recognised as incoming resources when there is eviden￿ of entitlement, receipt
is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants is recognised when the trust has entitlement to the funds, any
performance conditions attached to the grants have been met. it is probable that the income will be received
and the amount can be measured reliably.
Investment income relates to interest receivable on bank deposits and is recognised in the financial
statements when receivable.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in setuement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activty. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activty. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activty are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting the statutory requirements of the trust and
include its audit fees and costs linked to strategic management of the trust.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inttially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impaimient losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
3 years straight line
3 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference be￿een the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is ￿cOgnised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the trust reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to detemiine whether
there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks. The Trustees seek to
use short ané medium temi deposits where possible to maximise the retum on monies held at the bank and
to manage cash flow.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Flnancial instruments
The trust has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther
Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the trust's balan￿ sheet when the trust becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are oftset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and setue the liability simultaneously.
The trust enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in recognition of financial assets and
liabilities like trade and other accounts re￿1vable and payable.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
1.11 Retlrement beneflts
The Local Govemment Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by East Sussex County Council, had one
active member and ten deferred members, being fomier employees, at the prior year end.
During the year the LGPS was subsumed by the University of Brighton as of Ihe retirement of the fnal active
member. The following policy applied to the prior year end but 15 no longer applicable.
Under the definition of the LGPS is a defined benefit pension scheme and is able to idenlify the tharity's
share of assets and liabilities and the requirements of FRS 102, section 28 Employee Benefits, have been
followed.
The trust's share of the LGPS assets are measured at fair value at each balance sheet date. Liabilities are
measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit method. The net of these two figures is recognised as
an asset or liability on the balance sheet. The recognition of a surplus as an asset is recognised only to the
extent that it is recoverable by the charity. Any movements in the asset or liability between balan￿ sheet
dates is reflected in the statement of financial activities.
1.12 Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases. induding any lease incentives received. are charged as an expense
on a straight line basis over the temi of the relevant lease.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the trust's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experien￿ and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and undedying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects Lmly that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods vthere the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
(Continued)
Key sources of estlmatlon uncertalnty
Local Government Pension Scheme
The present value of the Local Govemment Pension Scheme defined benefit liabilty depends upon a number
of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a variety of assumptions. including the discount rate.
Any changes in these assumptions, which are disclosed in note 16. wll impact the carying amount of the
pension liability. Furthermore a roll forward approach which projects results from the latest full actuarial
valuation perfomied at 31 March 2022 was used by the actuary in valuing the pensions liability to the point at
which it was subsumed by the University of Brighton. Any dIfferen￿S be￿een the figures dertved from the roll
forward approach and a full actuarial valuation would impact on the carying amount of the pension liability.
Donations and legacles
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
funds
General Designated
2025
2025
Total
Total
2025
2025
2024
Grants receivable for core activities
2,000
668,221
670,221
691,105
Grants receivable of £567,439 (2024: £691,105) were restricted and £2,000 {2024.' £nil) were designated.
There was no unrestricted donations and gifts in the current or comparalive period. Grants received from
Sport England that were unspent at the reporting date have not been deferred as Sport England have not
requested repayment of these funds.
Grants receivable for core actlvities
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
funds
General Designated
2026
2026
Totsl
Total
2025
2025
2024
Sport England
Coach Core
East Sussex County Council
NHS England
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Opening Schools
Play Their Way
580,692
1,250
60,000
580,692
1,250
60,000
604,470
23,735
15,000
47,900
2.000
2,000
23,779
2,500
23,779
2,500
2,000
668,221
670,221
691,105
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Activities for generatlng funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
funds
General Designated
2025
2025
Total
Total
2025
2025
2024
Event tickets
Workshop Fees
Other fundraising activities
2.190
575
3,490
2,765
3,490
231
2,149
10,040
783
231
2,421
4,065
6.486
12,972
Income from events tickets of £2,190 {2024'. £1,384) was unrestricted and £575 (2024.. £765) was designated.
There was no restricted income from the sale of event tickets in the current or comparative period.
Income from workshop fees of £3.490 (2024: £10.040) was designated. There was no restricted or
unrestricted income from workshop fees in the current or comparative period.
Income from other fundraising activib'es of £232 (2024: £433) was unrestricted and £nil (2024.. £350} was
designated. There was no restricted income from other fundraising activities in the current or comparative
period.
Charitable activities
2025
2024
The development of sport in Sussex
186,942
146,996
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds- General
Unrestricted funds - Designated
Restricted funds
1,340
1,307
185,635
145,015
186,942
146,996
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investments
Unrestrictsd Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
funds
General Designated
2025
2025
Total
Total
2025
2025
2024
Interest receivable
6.496
6,496
5,311
Interest receivable of £6,496 (2024-. £5,311) was unrestricted. There was no designated or restricted interest
receivable in the current or comparative period.
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Other costs
545,664
9.093
149,908
466,440
8,021
130,591
704,665
605.052
Grant funding of activities (see note 8)
124,220
149,381
Share of support costs (see note 9)
Share of govemance costs (see note 9)
64,988
35.460
55,048
40,117
929,331
849,598
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - General
Unrestricted ￿ndS - Designated
Restricted funds
21.721
24,419
883,191
29,328
30,198
790,072
929,331
849,598
Grants payable
2025
2024
Grants to institutions..
The development of sport in Sussex
124,220
149,381
The institutions that grants have been provided to consist of registered charities, community and amateur
sports clubs, leisure centres and other sporting institutions. There were no grants made to individuals in the
current or comparative period.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support Costs allocated to activities
Total
2025
Total
2024
Staff costs
Rent.. Universities of Sussex and Brighton
Insurance
Governance
36,619
24,908
3,459
35,460
35.380
17.048
2,620
40,118
100,446
95,166
2025
2024
Governance costs comprise:
Staff Costs
Accountancy services
Legal fees
Advertising
18,017
12,810
3,813
820
17,440
11,340
9,427
1,911
35,460
40,118
Included within accountancy services is £8,525 {2024-. £7.750) of fees payable to the charity's auifjtor for the
audit of the financial statements.
The expenditure for support and govemance costs basis of allocation are all direct, except staff costs which
are based on time spent.
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) re￿IVed any remuneration or beneffts from the
trust during the year.
During the year. expenses of £108 {2024'. £nil) were reimbursed to a trustee relating to travel costs.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Sports development
Administration
12
12
Total
13
13
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Employees
(Continued)
Employment costs
202S
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
508,252
45,178
46,870
438,355
38,233
42,672
600,300
519.260
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more in the current or comparative
period.
12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all tts income is applied for charitable purposes.
13 Tanglble fixed assets
Flxtures and
rittings
Cornputer
equipment
Totsl
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
3,496
24,364
3,216
(13.421)
27,860
3,216
(13,421)
At 31 March 2025
3,496
14,159
17,655
Depreciation and impaimient
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
2,330
1,165
15,337
7.928
(13.421)
17,667
9,093
{13,421)
At 31 March 2025
3,495
9,844
13,339
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
4,315
4,316
Al 31 March 2024
1.166
9,027
10,193
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
548
90,364
42
82,447
90,912
82,489
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Credltor&: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Governmenl grants
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
12,303
67,629
7,976
1,870
28,640
18,691
45,000
20,400
706
29,813
118,418
114,610
Govemment grants are made up of £45,000 (2024.. £45,000) deferred income from East Sussex County
Council and £22,629 (2024= £nil) from Sport England.
16 Retirement benefrt schemes
Defined contribution schemes
The trust operates a defined ￿ntribUtiOn pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the trust in an independently administered fund.
The charge to profft or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £46,870 (2024 - £42,672). These
costs have been allocated to restricted funds
Deflned beneflt schemes
The Local Govemment Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a fvnded defined benefit pension scheme, with the assets
held in separate twstee-administered funds. One employee is an active member of the LGPS and nine former
employees are deferred members of the LGPS administered by East Sussex County Counal.
The agreed contribution rates for fLrture years are 17.20k for employers and be￿een 5.50h and 12.50h for
employees.
The most recent actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation
were carried out at 31 March 2022. This has been used by the actuary in valuing the pensions liability at 31
August 2024, the date it was subsumed by the University of Brighton. The present value of the defined benefit
obligation, the related current Se￿l¢e cost and past servits cost were measured using the projected unit credit
method.
As disclosed in the trustees report, the University of Brighton provided a guarantee for the liabilities that
existed prior to the transfer of business to the trust as at 1 January 2008. The Subsumption Agreement was
executed in January 2021. Following the subsumption of the scheme in August 2024 no assets or liabilities
remain with the trust.
Key assumptions
2025
2024
Discount rate
Expected rate of increase of pensions in payment
Expecled rate of salary increases
RPI inflation
4.95
2.90
2.90
3.20
3.05
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Retirement benefit schemes
(Continued)
Mortality assumptions
The assumed life expectations on retirement at age 65 are".
2025
Years
2024
Years
Retiring today
Males
Females
20.8
23.8
20.9
23.8
Reliring in 20 years
Males
Females
21.8
25.4
21.9
25.4
Amounts ￿CogniSed in the prorrt and loss account..
2025
2024
Current service cost
Net interest on defined benefit liabilityl(asset)
10,000
(20,000)
Total costsl(income)
(10,000)
Amounts taken to other comprehensive income."
2025
2024
Actual relum on scheme assets
Less.. calculated interest element
{124,000)
74,000
Retum on scheme assets excluding interest income
Actuarial changes related to obligations
Effect of changes in the amount of surplus that is not recoverable
(50,000)
(46,000)
535,000
Total costs
439,000
The amounts included in the balance sheet arising from the trust's obligations
in respect of defined benefit plans are as follows-
2025
2024
Present value of defined benefit obligations
Fair value of plan assets
1,134,000
(1,669,000)
DeficiU(surplus) in scheme
{535,0001
Restriction on scheme assets
535,000
Total liability recognised
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Retirement benefit schemes
(Continued)
Movements in the present value of defined benefrt oblwations."
2025
Liabilities at 1 April 2024
The defined benefit obligations arise from plans which are vtholly or partly funded.
Movements in the fair value of plan assets."
2025
Fair value of assets at 1 April 2024
The fair value ofplan assets at the ￿porting period end was as follows."
2025
2024
Equity instruments
Debt instruments
Property
Cash
1,146,000
248.000
251,000
24,000
1,669,000
In the comparative period, the criteria for the recognition of the surplus as an asset as describ￿ in note 1.11
was not rnet. The actuarial gains on the plan liabilities were therefore restricted by £535,000 so as not to
recognise the surplus.
As detailed above. following the subsumption of the scheme in August 2024, no assets or liabilitie5 remain
with the trust as at 31 March 2025.
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Operating lease commilments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the trust had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2025
2024
Within one year
14,969
14,256
During the year, the Trust made payments under operating leases totslling £19,008 (2024.. £17,642).
21 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the current or comparative period, other than
those included wthin trustees note 10.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The key management personnel of the charity compromise the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and three
strategic Relationship Managers. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel ofthe charity
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
260,761
269,800
22 Share capital and control
Sussex Country Sports Partnership Trust is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capFtal. No one
member has overall control of the charity.
23 Analysis of changes in net funds
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SUSSEX COUNTY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
(ACTIVE SUSSEX)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
24 Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
Deficit for the year
{59,186)
6,786
Adjustments for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
(6.496)
9.093
(5,311)
8,021
Movements in working capital".
(Increase} in debtors
(Decrease) in creditors
Increase in deferred income
(8,423)
{18,821)
22,629
(19,487)
{8.0871
600
Cash absorbed by operations
(61.204)
(17,478)
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