Charlty reglstiatlon number 1144600 (England and Wales) Company reglstrallon number 07800542 ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trusteés D Capper (Chairl R Purdi8 Dr. H P181Ichaly B 8arikor J Amies J Shakespeare N Flelch6r V Joel C Mortey A Daly-smllh Or J de Grunchy (Appointed 18 July 20241 {Appoinled 18 July 20241 (Appointed 18 July 20241 (Appointed 18 July 20241 Key management personnel A Taylor (CEO) Charlly numbèr 1144600 Company number 07800542 Reglstered office Sport Park Loughborough Universily 3 Oakwood Drlve Loughborough Leicestershire LE113QF Aud5tor BK Plus Audit Limited Oaklngham Hous8 Frederick Place Hlgh Wycombe Buckinghamshlre HP11 1JU
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS CONTENTS Page Tiuslees, report Stslem&nl of Twslees. ¥esponsibililies 10 Ind6pendenl audilorfs report statement of financial aclivili8s 14 Balance sheet 15 Slalemenl of cash flows 16 Notes lo the financial slal8ments 17-29
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees, who are also dir8etors ol Ihe charity lor Ihe pu¥poses of the CoFnpanies Act 2006. p¢Esenl their report wilh the financial slatemenls of the charity for lh8 year ended 31 March 2025. The Tiuslee8 have adopted the provislons of Accounllng and Reporting by Charlll8s.' Slalemenl of Recommended Practice appllcable lo charities preparlng Ihelr accounts in accordance with th8 Flnan¢lal Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and Republlo of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effeclive 1 January 20151. About us The A¢llve Partnershlps National OrganSsalion IAPNO} Is the nalional charlly ol lh& Activa P8rtnèrship# nèiwork, a nationwid8 mc>vemenl, physical aclivily, ané sport nelwork with a vision to make active lifestyles th8 norm for everyone. We partner and connect with local and nalional st8keholders to transform lives and affect wtdespread soclal change. Our focvs is on creating Ihe conditions to halp evÉryon81Sve a more aclive life. We tBke a pl8¢e-based approach lo reducing inequaliti&s Ihrough our neiwork of 42 local organisallons, each dedicated lo removing barriers lo movement, physlcal acllvlty and sport in local commtjnilles. As a membershlp organlsalion, we exlsl lo connect, str8nglhBn #nd enabte our nehOrk 0142 Active Partn&rshlps. Our role Is not just lo rèpresent the network, bul lo a¢1 as a connector. ensL*ring slrono, trusl.bBsed r818tionships that power collaborallve acllon across places and syslems. Although we arè A small tèam, we have bold ambitions, We see ourselves as part of the wlder movem8nt and work relationally. embedding a CLsllure of shared purpos8, mutual 18arning and allgnment across our nalional-local network. We support th8 neiwork lo lead and reswnd with aglllly and confidence. STRATEGY PROGRESS In 2023, APNO launched Crggling Momenlum, our first organisational strategy. Our vislon 15 to make active Ilfeslyles Ihe nom lor everyone; our mission is lo make it easier lor people lo enjoy an active life. The strategy sel otsl four strategic ambitions Ih8t shape oui work.. a strong and conneGled network., recognised leadership., a robust approach lo evidence., and an oul8landing Organisalion. In 2024-25. APNO enhanced its national leadershlp Tole. supported s¢gnificanl Pfogramme delivery lo be rooted in and cannecled lo the conlexl of place3, and continued lo slrenglhen the neOrk'S coh8si¢)n and capability. while navigating seclor.wide capacity pressuras. 1. Havè a hlghly connected network of strong performlng Actlve Partnershlps In 2024-25, APNO ¢onliTrued lo priorilise relallonshlps as the foundation of network slfenglh. We reinforced OLtr role as a trusled organlsallon, connecting partnerships lo one another and lo wider slakeholders, through inlenllon81 comrnunicallon, pe8r learning spaces, and shared slraleglc focus. Key developments Includ8d-. Leadlng and supporting syslem-wlde collaboration on governanc8, EDI 8nd worklorcè development, ensurlng consislenl gLFidance and a shared evtdence base. Co.convening nallongl events alongslde nalional partn8rs Ilk8 the Mulll-sport Connect, Sport Welfara Officer Away Day and Inlegraling physical activity into health and care event, creating spaces for reflection. sharing and colleellvè actlon. Evolving oui Communllies of Practlc8 and engagemet)I with communlcallons leads lo strengthen relalbnal infraslruclure. Our N8twork People Survey indiBaled improvgmenls in pefcelvecl coheslon, wilh 76V¢ ol respondents reportlng sense of belonging beyond their individual partnership lup from 71°k}. Cunlinuing lo strengthen capacity and 18adership across Ihe netsrk will be an ongolng obj8ctive.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Be valued as leaders creallng momentum acro58 places for Unltlng the Movement to flourish APNO strengihened national visibility and system influence through PT02clive engageTNenl with goveTnmgnl. agencies, and national partneTS. Key developments include: Growing credibllily wilh Ihe Departmenl for Culture, Media and Sport, the Department for EducalSon, and NHS bodies, who Increaslngly reference APNO'S leadership in place-based work. APNO'S CEO represented the sector and the neOrk al Ihe CMS Select Commlllee's Gam8 On inqulry and al signific8nl roundtsblÈ discussions, reinforcing thè value of Active Partnerships nationally. APNO contributed lo cross-seclor efforts on health inlegralion and co-led a major projecl to Integrate physl¢al activity into health and care for people with long-lemi ¢ondiliDns. APNO'S Tole In responding lo vAd6r system 8nd policy opportunili8s wll conllnue lo develop, as wll ils Tolg in supportirig Active Partnerships lo inlerpTel nalional pollcy and Infllfence decision making locally. 3. Evidence change through a robust, meanlngful and embedded measuremènt. èvaluatlon and learnlng framework While APNO made progress in bLtilding Its Internal evaluallon Infraslruclura, Ilmllalions in cap8Clty constralried the pace of development. Kèy sleps included.. Commissioning evaluation partners for the Sport Welfare and Mulll-sport programmtss. Embedding slralegic change slalemenis lo darify desired change against Ihe 2027 $lr8legic objectives. 4. Ba 8n outstandlng porformlng organlsatlon APNO conlinu&d lo embed equity, inclusion. and susi8in8bility across its operatiorbs. Progress included.. Impl6manling 8 r6frÈshed recmllm8nt process thèl led lo a more diverse applicarbt pool. Launching a new Dlvorsily and Inclusion Aalion Plan ensuring governance Improvements align8d to th& Sport England Code. Slgnlng and promollng th8 eIk-w{de Envlronmenlal Sustainability Commilmenl. We a150 Invested in slienglhenlng back-office lunclions and slralegic Capacily. consistent with our ambition lo be An outstanding performing organi$81ion. KEY PROJECTS Integratlng Physlcal Actlvlty Into Health and Care Over the past year. APNO has slr8nglhened Ils leadershlp In supporting he81th system integration. Working closely wllh Sport England and NHS partners, we led inilialives lo posillon physical activity as a core part of health and care delivery. Key developments in 2024-25 Sncluded.. D15covery Exerclse- In partn8rship wlh Sport England, we completed a iwtryear discovery ph8S8 exploring the rnalurily of health p8rtt)er8hips across Active Partnerships. Insights were shared through evenls, webinars and a new self-asse88menl tool. Natlonal Coordlnatlon.. APNO coordinaled thrèe national health events, each with growing cross-$8clor represenlalion. These sesslons galvanlsed NHS Inleresl and helped build confidence in the physical actlvlly sector's conlilbulion. System Leadershlp Programme.. APNO Is co-leading a Sport England-funded programme wllh Ihe Faculty of Sport and Exerclse Medlclne lo Improve physical activity opportunllles for people with long-term conditions. This includes govemanc8 slfuclures Involvlng NHS and Sector stakeholders and Ioc31 '1esl and learn, pllols.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 These iniliallves r8fl8cl APNO'S grng nalional convenlng iole and represent a cullural shift, wth APNO seèr) as a trusted partner able lo allgn nallonal and local prlorilles. Multl-sport Actlvlty and Facllltles Fund APNO rs leading the implemenlalion of Sport England's £8 rnillion Mulli-sport Activity and Facililles Fund, which ims lo Improve access lo inclusive 8POrt opporiunilies in undefserved communities. Our lead8rship role has included.. Programme Desi9n-. We worked wllh Sport England, Ihe Football Foundallon and NG8s lo cTrd8velop Ihe fund's slruclLtre and priorities, securlng resources for national coordination, 8v8lualion, and capaclly- buildlng. Nallonal Conneclivlly.. APNO led Ihe Mulll-sport Connect, Learn and Nehvork Ev8nl, brlnging together partners lo shar8 practice and slienglhen collabofallon. Evalualion and Learning.. Independent evaluallon cariieé out by Stjbslance 2005 Lld crèdlls APNO wlih strenglhgnlng coor(Sinalion 2nd supportlng high-quallty delivery across the netsvork. Feedback from local partngis confirms that local Activè Partnershlps were Inslnjmenlal In enabling slrong applScalions that r8achèd prlorlly groups. The programme Is still In Ils early stages. bul il 18 already surfacing best praclice in equilable access 8nd community engagement, with further nallonal leaming planned for 2025-26. Sport Welfare Officer NÈlwork The Sport Welfare Officer ISWO) Network was created follo1ng a commllmenl made by UK Sport and Sport England in respc)nse lo Ihs Whyle Revlew, and APNO has played a cenlral role In Ils development and in overseeing and co-o¥dinaling Ils work. Key conlribLFlions in 2024-25 included.. Recrultment Support.. APNO Supported Ihe recruilmenl of Welfare Officers across Ihe country and provided onboarding, communl¢alSons and strategic oversight. Strategic Learnlng.. Indep8ndent ovalualion performed by Ecorys UK Lld shows strong early engagement.. 2,700 tlubs received guidance,. 640 recelved intensive support,. and SWOS p3rtn6red wilh an average of28 MGBS each. Collaborallon Tools.. APNO'S theory of change, unlversal offer and onboarding model are Credit wllh helping allgn expectations aoross the nelwork, As Ihe SWO nètwork evolves, APNO will focus on slfanglh8ning NGB engagement, improving club oulro8ch, and ensu¥ing the long-18rm Impact ol Ihe initiative Ihrough enhanced iolallonships and refined delivery models. In summary. in ils second year of implementing Crealing Momentum, APNO continued lo build lis reputation 8s a Iwsled national partner. We slrenglhened leadership in heallh and safeguarding, delivered largeled n8lion81 programmes, and enhancod lh8 network's collective voice. Opgnlng School Faclllties IOSFI Programme This programme conduded In March 2025. APNO led a consoriium of partners who dellv8red Ihe progfamme across Ih18e years. All key performance indicators for the programme were surpassed. The final slallsllcs for Ihe programme show Ihal.. 241,543 puplls and 93.264 members ol the local community look part in the progr8mme 189,071 sessiolls look place across 1,580 s¢hool8
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 All 42 Aclive Partnerships were involved in the OSF programme and the final report lor Ihe progiamme has also highlighted other key outcomes such as.. A vit81 contrlbulion to the physical development in Early Years children in parlicipallllg schools, especially Ihose who missed out on key experiences durino the COVID-19 panderniG. As well 8S SUPPOrting Ihe four target groups lo be active, olheT key groups specific lo a local area, for examplv children allending allemalive provisic)n like behavioural or pupil referral units, look part In bÉspoka physlcal 8Ctivlty sessions Swimming was a specific locus for the programm& and 568 swimming projecls received (undlng Major leamlngs frown tha piogramme wll be shared with the Departmenl for Educalion and other key slakehold8rs. 2025-26 prlorltles Our prlorltl8s for th8 next flnan¢l81 year wlll Inelud8'. Commence dev8lopm8nl of fulure slrslegy beyond 2027 Refresh our approach lo pollcy dev8lopm8nl arid Influence Evohje our operating model lo ensure our approach Is rooted In 8nd responsivé lo thè conl8xl and iealllies f placès Strengthen our support for Active Parlnerships, organisalional development Inlegrale. embed and suslain our programmes into place-based approaches Refine and fir*alise our organlsalion evaluaUon framework Support the development of a new approach to school sport nettvorks FINANCIAL REVIEW In alignment with Ihe slralegic progress OLTrllined above, our financial managem8nl durfng 2024-25 remained inlenlionally focused on enabling investment into our lonTrlerm priorities while adapting lo a shifting policy and funding environmenl. The summary below reflecls how our financial aclivily continues lo underpin our rol& as a trus18d national charity and system p8rtner. Overvlew 2024-25 was the second full financial year under our Crealing Momentum Slralegy, which continues lo shapè our rinanci81 decisic>n-making 8s 8 system partner commilled lo place-based leadership. Insight-led practi and sustainable development. The Board's flnanclal obje¢llves, r8vised in 2022.23. remained central lo our approach, focusing on slewardshlp, agility, and Tesilience. Despite a challenging macroeconomic envlronmenl, Ihe organisalion delivered a strong and stable fin2nci81 performance In 2024-25, enebling continued Investment into key priorilies such as governance. di9ital capabillly, and cross-n8twork collaborallon, Th8 year-end results demonslrale careful financial manag6m8nl and alignment with our long-lerm reservos strategy. Flnancial plannlng factors in known inflationary pressures, including increases lo National Insurance and supplier eosts. Prlnclpal Fundlng Sources The charlly's core acllvllltss Sn 2024-25 were princlpally funded through Sport England system partner funding and membershlp fess. These represent tho Tnosl stable and recurrlng elements of our income profile and our abllffily lo deliver 8gaSnsl our strategic alms.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tolal income for Ihe year was £3.49 milllon12024= £3.08 million). This includes-. Sport England systém partner fundlng of £450,000, comprfslng the COTe award 1£300,0001 and an additional varlalion of £150,000 approved during the yea¥ lo support speclflc slfaleglc development pdorllles. Membershlp Income of £105,300 (2024.. £105,300). A new Place Facllilators contract wilh Sport England lo support place-based leadershSp roles across the nehNork. 01 the £25,000 conlracl. £10,824 has been recognised in this financi81 year. Three major reslricted programme gfants from Sport England continued during the year.. Sport Walfare OfflGers'. £350,610 {2024'. £249,458) MultlJtsport Aetlvlty and Facllllles Fund= £427,943 {2024: £316,946) Physlcal Activity Pathways for Health.. £249,000 {2024'. £51,000) These mulll-year grants, due lo b6 completed by 2027 Iwilh the excepllon of the 1&monlh Health Pathways progiamme, which concluded in Mgrch 20251, strengthen the network's cap8clly lo deliver on the ambitions ol Ufrjiling fh8 Movement. Further Income Sourcos Further income of £1.88 million 12024.. £1.86 million) was received as part of IhE Department lor Educalioii's IDfEI Opènlng School Facllities IOSFI progromme. Thls programme concluded in M8rch 2025, marklng the end of Ihree-yegr p8rtnership in which we acled as the nalional lead. This programme dislribuled mole than £43 million lo schools across England. expanding 8ccess lo physical activity for pupils and communilies. The OSF dislrSbullon lo schools1£16.56 million in 2024-25) Is classified as pass-through lundlng and is excluded from the slalulory accounts. This reflecls tha conlraclual arrangement with the DfE, under which APNO acts as a dislribuling agènt and does not hold substantive control over Ihose luncls, While the fLJnding is not rellecled wllhln the stalulory acGounls, the successful conclusion ol Ihis piogramme demonslrales our Gapability lo lead al Scale., ensuring govern8nco, compliance and impacl of Ihe Departtnenl for Education's inveslment. Expendlture Total expendlitjre for the year was £3.52 million (2024.. £2.73 mlllionl, réfletllng both increased programme delivery and a rlse In support and slafflng costs. Prolecl activity accounted for the majority of expenditure (£2.55 mlllionl, Including.. OSF programme costs rechargÉd lo DfE Sport England programmp delivery {e.g. Sport Welfare, IAulti-Sport and Health Palhwaysl Mernbership engagement, governanc8, and communications capacity staff cos15 Increased lo £725,95512024'. £413,222), reflectlng both headcounl growlh and th8 budgeted Impact of inflation. Support and govemance costs also rose 10 £261,072 12024.. £178,838), rÈflÉcllng investment prolesston81 sarvlces, technology inlraslructL*re, and convènlng aclivsty aligned wlh the slralÈgy. Surplus l D8flclt The nel movement in funds for the year was a deficit of £26,51412024,' surplus of £326.8551. comprising.. Unreslricled reseNes.' deficll of £62,892 Reslr4cled reseNes.' Su18 of £36,378
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This movemenl was in line wlh th8 approved reserves Strategy. As planned, the organisalion ijrow (k)wn on unr8Stri¢led r8serves lo invest in key strategic infraslruclure and support areas. The reslTicled surplus r8la16s lo the carry-forward of mulli-year Sporl England programme funding. Reserves As al 31 M8rch 2025, the charlly held.. Unreslrlcled reseNes of £402.167 (2024= £465.0591 R8slriclBd reserves of £481.417 (2024= £445,039) The drawdtswn of £62,892 in unreslricled reseTves is consisleril with th8 808rd-approved reserves ulillsallon plan. This plan, agreed as part of the Creating Momentum Strategy, supports the largel8d us8 of up lo £200.000 of reserves betw88n 2023 and 2027 to strangthen the nelwork. The aim is lo brlng unroslrl¢led reserves In Ilne with the designated reseNe largel by March 2027. Reslricled reserves conllnu8 to reflect mulli-ye8r programme funding. wllh all balances expected to be fully *Jllllsed wilhln PTogramme timelines. Inv8Stm•nt Pollcy The charity's inveslmenl approach priorllises $8curity and liquidity over return. given the short-lem naluie of most funding agreements. We continue lo manag8 our reservtrs via the Flagstone plafform, which dlvorsifies deposits 8cross multiple FSCS-cover8d inslilulions and allows for real-tim8 oversight and eccess. Resenjas Pollcy The Board Taviews the reserves policy annually. The curfenl policy requires a minlmum unle81Ctod reserve equlvalenl lo three monlhs of Core operating expenditure plus an allowance for potential liabllilies. Al year-end, selves wer6 w811 above Ihls minimum. providing flexibillty and reslllence. This posillon Onables us lo continue making planned strategic Investments whlle maintsining sufficAenl buffers to absorb future shocks. Flnanclal Plan 0blectlves12023-2027} The charlS financlal oblecllves remain= To malnlain robusl and proportionale financial controls To ensure 8gile lin8ncial managemenl in support of the strategy To priorilise transparency and alignment beeen resource decSslons and neork impact To reFnain open lo broader fundlng opportunities where allgned to our mission To maintain unreslricled reserv&s 8bov8 policy minlmum ancl use them slralegically for long-lerm benefit STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document Good governance continues lo be crilieal lo our ambition of being 'an oulslanding performing organlsation, and Is vital in ensuring there Is confidence with our neiwork and funders, As 8 charily and m8mb8rship organisalion, we mu51 have affective w8ys of working Ihal enable us to be htsld lo account, wilh the right lev61 ol scrutiny and challenge. We share a br¢ef updale on our appToach here, and more detail can be found in our annual governance slalemenl which is published on the governance page of our website. The organisalion 18 a charitable company limiltsd by guaranlee as defined by tho Companies Act 2006. incorporaled on 6 October 2011. The Ch8rity is governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of Associalic which sel out the objects. powers, board appointment processes and membership.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The members ol the organis81ion are Ihe local Active Partnerships, that are situated across England, resulting in full nalion81 coverage. In th8 evenl of the company belng wound up. members 8ra r8quired lo conlribule an amount nol exceeding £1 pèr member. We ar818d by a mainly volunlary Board which is openly recniiled and drawn Irom member Aclive Pattrarshlps and independent members. Our Chair receives remunelalion, 85 agreed previously with tha Charity Commission. As a chalilable company in feceipt of publi¢ funds, and with our role as th8 represenlallve bixty for the nationwide nehtsrk of Active Partnershlps, we are commilled lo le8ding by example and ensuring the highesl standards ol governance and transparency. Along wilh our members, we are comlnllled lo malnlalnlng comp11anc8 wllh the Level 3 Sport England Code for Sports Governance. When new standards are introduced, we work proactively lo ensure compllance. In 2024-25 w8 hovè.. Recruit8d four additional Board members in line with our Aflic18s, broadenlng the diversity and skillsel ol our governance. Completed an exletnal board evaluallon and produced a c18ar action plan for implemenlalion in 202>26. Appoint8d a new Senior Independent Director lo slrenglher* bo8rd accounlabilily and assurance. Designated Board champions for key aieas- equality. diversity 8nd in¢luslon IEDI): environmental sustainability., wellare anif safely, and pèopl8 development, ensuring slialegic ownership and visible leadershlp. Conbnued lo evolve our committee slrucluré, with an ongoing review of govemance and working groups. Thls included.. Pay and Remuneration Subcommillee People Development Subcommittee Financè 8nd Rlsk Subcommillee All subcommlllees operate und&r clear terms of referenc8 oligned lo goocl governance prlnciples and are deslgned lo support both APNO and th8 wlder nelwork. Advariced the new Div6rsily and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAPI, building on the foLtnd8ttons 14id in 2023-24. Developed a new Environmonlal Suslainabilily plan, which r8inforces our exisling environm8iilal policy and reflects our value8-led approach lo ethical leadèrship. Coordinated a People Sury8y across the neiwork, enabling us lo gather insight, surface shared challènges and slrenglhs. and Inform ongoing organisational development across Aclive Partnerships. These developments reinforce our belief Ihal strong govemance Is an enabler ol impacl, not jusl mplSance. By continually investing in good governance, we aim lo provlde conlidence lo funders, lègitimacy lo our convening role, and assurance lo our members and slakeholders.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Recruitment and appolntmenl of new Trustees The Trustees, who are also lh8 directors lor th8 purpose of company law, and who 88rved durlng the year and up lo the dale of signature of the financial slalemenls were.. D Capper (Chairl J Amies (Vice-chalr) R Purdie H Pielichaty B Barikor J Shakespeare N Fletcher V Joel C Morley J de Gruchy A Daly-smllh M Rhodes A Shlpway (Appolnled 18 July 20241 (Appointed 18 July 2024) (Appointed 18 July 20241 {Appoinled 18 July 20241 {Re$igned 15 April 2024) (Reslgned 2 May 2024) The company's directors are also charity Trustees for charlty18w purposes, and under the CoMpanS artlcles are known as th8 Board of Trustees. The Ariicles delermln8 that the Board is made up of al least three and not morè than twelve IndivKJuals, comprlslng up lo six Trusl88s associated with member Active Partnershlps (ellher staff or Board members), four Trusle8s nol associaled wilh the members, an additional co-opted Twslee, and a Chair. The Trustees of the charity are appointed by the Board from candidates recommendeil in WTlllng by tho Nominations Committee. followin9 an open reeruSlmenl piocèss delerminÉd by th8 Board. Trustees ordinarily hol(l office lor a term of three years and may bè r8-8ppolnted by the Board for furthew cons8cutlV8 18rms each of up lo three years (as determined by tho Board). Truglees who have served conseculive terms of olfice that are equal lo (or would bell re-appoinledl nin8 years In aggregate shall rellre and shall not be 811glblg lor re-appoinlmenl for a minimum p8r(od of four years from such ratirem8nl. Followng the appoinlm6nl of related Trustees. al the next Annual General Meeting, they shall be ratified by Members by way ol an ordinary resolution. David C8pper as Chair received remuneration throughoul the year. All olher Truslees give their lime volunlarily and recelve no benefits. in addition lo expenses, Irom the charity for this role. Organlsalional structure The Board of Trusteès me81s al least quarterty and is rasponsible fo¥ providing Ihe slraleglc diroction of the charity. The 802Td of Truslees includ&s represenlallves wllh a mix of skills and backgrounds. Any gaps wlll be Identified, and new members will be recrulled lo fill Ih6m. The Chief Execulive, who also acts Js Company Secreiary. allends meetings bul has no vollng rlghts. Day-lo-day responslblllly for the provislon of the services rests with the Chlef Execullve Olficer who is Tesponsible for ensurlng that the charlty dellvers the seNices specified and that any key performance IndiGalors are mel. The Chlef Executive Officer Is supported by a small team of execulive officers and other contracted slaff.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EhlDED 31 MARCH 2025 Induetlon and Iralnlng of Trustees As part of Trustee rec¥uilmenl, we provlde an induction process lo support understandlngof the work of lh8 charity. the ro18 and responsibilities of a Trusl8e and good govemane8. An Inforfnallon pack is provided, and Ihls includes Trustee role description, copias ol the Arlides of Assacialion, lalesl financial slalemenls, polici8S, gnd other guidance. Related partle5 Insolar as it aligns with the chartlls objects, Ihè charity Is guided by both local and national policy. Natlonally. Sport England is a key funder, and the charity plays a key role in the delivery of ils 2021-2031 slralegy, 'Uniling the Movement.. The A¢live Partnerships Nalional Org8nisalion also works with a range of government departments and national agencies lo deliver on our objeclives. Locally, Active Partnerships work wilh a range ol Icral agencies, supporting a range ol pollcies and providing feedback lo inlomi Ihe ch8riVs work nalionally. Audllor In accordance wilh the company's articles, a resolulion propos1ng BK Plus Audit Limited b8 reappointed as auditor ol Ihe company will be pul al a General Meeling. Th8 Twslees, report was approved by the Board of TnJsla89. D Cappor (Chalrl 241h Ociober2025 Dated..
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS STATEf¥lENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees, who are also Ihg directors of Active Parlnerships for the purpose of company law, are responslble for preparing the frusl8es' Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance wilh applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting SlandaTds (United Kingdom G¢nerallyAc¢epled Accounting Praclicel. Company law requir8S the Trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair viBw of Ihs slate of affails of ih8 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of itrsources, including lh8 income and expendilure. of the charitable company for that year. In preparing Ihese financial slalemenls, th8 Trustees are required lo: select suilable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., obsarva Ihe methods and principles in the ChaTilies SORP,. make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudenl; slate whelhor applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followgd, subject lo any material depariures disclosed and explained in th8 financial slalemenls- and prepare the financlal slalements on Ihe going concern basis unl8ss 11 Is Inappropfial8 lo presume th81 the charilable Company will continue in operalion. Th8 Trust88$ Ora r8sponsible for keeping adequat8 accounllng records that disclose wilh ieasonablo accuracy al any tims the financial posilion of the charitable company and en8bl8 them lo ensure that the financial slatemenls comply with th8 Companies Acl 2006. They are also responslble for safeguarding the assets ol the ch8ritabl8 company and hence for taking reasonable steps for Ihe prevenllon and detection of fraud and other lyregularities. 10-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS OpTnlon We have audited Ihe financial siat8mènts of Aclive Partnerships {Ih6 'charilable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the stalemEnl of financial aclivilies, Ihe balance sheet, the statement of cash flows ènd Ihe notes lo the financial stalemenls, including a summary ol significant accounting policies. Tha financial reporting framework that h8s been applied in Iheir preparallon is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, includin9 Financi81 Reportlng Standard 102 Th6 Flnancial Reporting Slandard applicable in Ihe UK 8nd Republic ol Iréland (United Kingdom G8nerallyAccepted AuntIng Praclicel- In our opinion, Iho financial statements.. glve a Irue and fair view of the state of Ihe charitable compan$ affairs as al 31 March 2025 and of Ils incoming resoureÈs and applicalion of resources, for the year then ended., have been propèrly prèpaled In accordance with United Klngdom Gen8rally Accepted Accounting Praclice. and have bèen prepared in accgrdance with the reouir8mènls ol the Companies Acl 2006. Basls for oplnlon We condtjcled our audit in accordance with Inlemational Standards on Audiling (UK) {ISAs IUKI) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under Ihog8 standards are further describ8d in the Auditors r8sponslbllilles lor the audil ol Ihe financial slalemenls seolion of our report. We are independent of Ihe charitable wmpany in accordance with the elhittal requirements Ihal are T8levanl to Our audit of the financial slalemenls in thè UK, inclLMling the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other elhical responsibilities in accordance wilh these iequiremenls. We believe Ihal Ihe audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and apprOpale lo provide a basis for our oplnion. Concluslons relatlng to golng concern We have nolhlng lo report in respecl of the following mallers in relalion lo which the ISAS {UKI reqLfire us lo report lo yotj whero.. the Trustees. use of the going concern basls of accounting in the preparation ol the financial slalements is nol appropriate., or the Trustees have not dlsclosed in Ihe financlal sla18meTrls any identified material uncertainties thal may cast significant doubl about the charitable company's abillty lo continue lo adopt the going concern basis ol eccounling foi a peilod of al least Iw8lv8 months from the dale when the financlal stalemenls are authorised for Issue. other Informatlon The Trustees are rèsponsSble for Ihe other information. The other Informallon comprises Ihe inlormallon included in Ihe annual repolt, other than the financlal stsiemenls ar)d our auditor's report Ihereon. Our opinion on the financlal slalemenls doès not cover the other inlormalion and we do nol expiess 8ny form of assurance concluslun Ihgr8011. In connection wllh our au(Jil of the financial slalemenls. our spOnSIbIlItY Is lo read the other infomialion &nd, In dolng so, consider whether Ihe other informallon Is nialerlally inconsislenl wllh the financial statements or our knowledge oblalned In th8 audit or otheNIis8 Appears lo be materially mlsslaled. If we identify such material infjonslslencies or apparent material misslalemonls, we are required lo d61érmlne whether there is a malerial mlsslalemenl in tha financSal slalemenls or a maler181 misslalemenl of the olher informallon. If. based on the work w8 have perfo¥med, we conclude that there is a malerlal mlsslalement of Ihis olh6r Informallon. we are reqijired lo report that facl. W8 hav8 nolhing Io feport In IhSs regard.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS Matters on which w8 ar8 requlred to report hy exceptlon In the light of the knowledge and underst8nding ol the ch8ri1ab18 company and its environment oblwn8d in Ihe course of Ihe audit. we have nol Idenllfled malertral misslal&menls in the directors, report Included within the Trusl8es' report. We have nothing lo 16port in respect of the lollowng mallers in relation lo which the Charities {Accounls and Report81 Regulallons 2008 requires us lo report to you if, in our opinion.. the InfoifflaliDn given in the financial slalemenls is inconslslenl In any m8teri81 respect with the Trustees, repL)rt,' or sufficient ac¢ounling r8cords have not been kept: or the linanci81 slataments are not in agreement wlh the accounting records. or we have nol received all the inloTmalion 8nd explanations w8 requir8 for our audit. Responslbllllles of Trustees As explained more fully in the slalement of Tr£Jslees' responsibllilies, the Tnjslees, who are also Ihe dir8clors of rhe Charitable company for the purpos8 ol company law. are responsible for the preparation ol th8 financial slalemenls and for being satisfied that they give a trug and fair view, and for such internal control as the Tiuslees determine is necessary lo enab18 the preparation ol financial slalements thal are fre8 from material misslalemenl, whether due lo fraud or error. In prepaiing Ihe financial slalem8nls, Ihe Irus189s are responsible for assessing the charilable company's ability lo continue as a going Concern, disclosing. as applicable, matlers re181ed lo going concern and using Ihe going concem basis of accounting unless the Irusl88s either Intend lo liquidate Ihe charitable comp8ny or lo cease operations, or have no realislic alieTnative bul lo dts so. Audltarfs rasponslbllltles for the audlt of the flnanclal statements Our objeclives are to oblaln reasonable assurancts aboul whether the financial slalemenls 8$ a wholè are free from material misstatement, whether duts lo fraud or érror, and lo issue an audiloT'S 18POrt Ihal includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted In accordar)ce with ISAS IUKI will always delecl a material misslalemenl when 11 exists. Misslatemenls can arise from fr8ud or rror and are considered material if, Individually or In the aggregate, they could reasonably be ex¢ted lo influénce thè economic dacisions of users taken on the basis of Ihe8e flnan¢ial slatemenls. Explanallon as to the extent to which the audlt was conslder8d capable of detecting Irregu18rltles, Ineludlng fraud From the preliminary stsge of the audit, we ensure our underslandlng of the entity is tjp lo dale. Thls includes, bul Is nol limited lo, current knowledge of their aclivi118s. Ihe business and control environments, and their compliance with the ¥ppli¢8bl8 legal and regulatory frameworks. This informalion supports our iisk idenlificallon and th6 subsequent deslgri of audll procedures lo miligale those risks,. ensuring Ihal tha audit evidence oblalned Is sufficlènl and approprlale lo support our opinion. In response lo the risk5 identified, specific lo this enlity, we deslgned procedures which Includ1. bul were not limited lo.. Enquiry of m8nagemenl and Ihose charged with govemance around 8CtU818nd polenllal liligalion and claims., Reviewrng minutes of meellngs of Ihcsse charged with governance, If available,. Revlewing financbal slalemenls disclosures and lesling lo supporting documenlalion to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulallons., Auditing the risk of manag&menl overrid8 ol controls, Including through 18sllng Journal 8ntri88 8nd other adjuslmenls for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale for significant Ir3nsaclions outside th8 normal course ol busiRess. 12-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS There are inherent limilalions In lh8 audit procedL(res described above and the further remov8d noTrcompliance with laws and regulations Bre from the everlls and transactions reflactsd in the financial slatemenls, Ihe less likely we would b8come aware of it. Also, th8 risk of not delecling a material mlsstalemenl due to fraud is higher than the fisk of nol delecling orie restjlling from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for èxample, forgery or intenlion81 misrepresenlalions, or Ihrough collusions. There is always the unavoidable risk Ihal material misstatemenls in the financial statements may not be detected despite the audit being properly performed in accord8nce with UK Auditing standards. A further des¢ripllon of our responslbiliti6s is available on the Financial Reportifig Coundl's website al.. hllps'.11 v.[TC.org.k[8dI1onreSponsjbllllEes. This description forms part ol our 8udilols report. Use of our raport This report Is madè solely lo the charily's Irusleos, as a body, in accordance wllh part 4 of the Charllles {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audil woik has been undertaken so Ihal we mlghl slate lo the charitys Iruslees those m8llers we are required lo slate lo Ihem in an auditors, report 8nd for no other purpose. To the lullesl exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibilily lo anyone olher than the charily and the tharlty's Iruslees as a body, for our audil work, for Ihls report, or for the oplnions wè have fomied. David Hynès (Senior Statutory Audltorl for and on behalf of BK Plus Audll Llmltad, Statutory Audltor Oakingham House Frederlck Place High Wycombe BL*ckinghamsh518 HP11 IJU Dale.. 13-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Rèstrlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcled funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Note5 Grants and donalions Other Irading 8Ctivili&s Investments 450.000 1.988.098 12,576 1,027,553 10,824 1,477,553 1,998,922 12,576 300,000 1,968,526 9,481 717,408 62,496 1,017,408 2,031,022 9,481 Total Income 2,450,674 1,038.377 3.489,051 2,278.007 779,904 3.057,911 Charilable activities 2.513.566 1,001,999 3.515.565 2.354,534 376,522 2,731,056 Net movement In funds (62,8921 36,378 (26,5141 {76.5271 403,382 326,855 Fund balanc8s al 1 April 2024 465,059 445,039 910.098 541,586 41.657 583,243 Fund balancas at 31 March 2025 402,167 481.417 883.584 465.059 445,039 910,098 The slalemenl of financial aclivilles Includes all gains and losses recognised in Ihe year. All incoma and 8xpendilure deriv8 from continuing aclivitles. The slalemenl of financial aclivilies also complies with the requirements for an Income and expendilLtre accounl under the Companles Aci 2006. 14-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Not8s Flxed assets Tangible 8ssels 15,316 18,022 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 13 171.933 1,043,634 247,511 941,233 1,2f 5,567 1,188,744 Credllors.. amounts falllng duo withln one yèar 14 1347,2991 (296,6681 Nèl current assets 868.268 892.076 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 883,584 910,098 Incom8 funds Reslrlcled funds Unrésldcled funds 481,417 402,167 445,039 465.059 17 883,584 910.098 The directors acknowledge Ihelr respon5ibililies for MplyIng with Ihe requiremènts of the Companies Acl 2006 Ih respect to accounting records and the preparation of financlal slalemenls. These financial slatemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject lo Ihe small companies regime. The financial slalemenls were approved by Ihe Tnjslees on 24 Octobar 2025 D Capper Ichalrl Trustee Company reglstratlon number 07800542 15-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Not6 Cash flows from operating actlvllles Cash generated from op8ralions 21 96,955 309,718 Investing actlvltles Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received (7,1301 12,576 114,4371 9,481 Nat cash generated froml(usgd In} Invesilng actlvltles 5,446 14,9561 Net increa8e In cash and ¢ash equivalents 102,401 304,762 Cash and cash equivalents al begSnnlng ofyear Q41,233 636,471 Cash and Gash equivalents at gnd of year 1,043.634 941,233 16-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng polScles Charlty Informatlon Active Partnerships Is a privale company limited by guaianl88 incorporated in England and Wales. The Tegislered offic8 1$ Sport Park Loughborough University, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborotjgh, LE11 3QF, United Kingdom. The ¢ompany 18 also a fegis16red chadty,. number 1144600. 1.1 Accounllng conventlon The accounts have been prepared In acwrdance wilh the chaiilable company's Articlès of Association, Ihe Companies Act 2006 and Accounling and Reporting by Ch8ri1ies.' Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrÉland IFRS 1021" The charitable company is 8 Public Benefll Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The financial s181emenls are prepared in sterling, which Is the functional currency ol the charitable company. Monelary amounts in these financial slalements are rounded lo the nearest £. Th& financlal statement$ have been prepafed under the historical ¢051 convention, The prtncip81 accounllng policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Golng conc&rn Thè financial statemen15 have been prep8red on a going conrn basls. The trustees have reviewed onsidered relevanl information, including Ihe annual Imjdgel and future cash flows in rnaking Ihelr 8ssessmenl. We have confirmed funding fM Sport England as a syslem partner until March 2027. this provides core support funding and allows the charity to focus on our core purpose. wllhoul P¥lOTilislng additional fundlng streams. We continue to assess and monitor, through our Finance and Risk and Peop16 Development Subcommlllees, the ongolng impact of cosl-of-llving pressures on our workforce and Ihè local Aclive Partnerships. These pressures tnay Influence our Golleclwe capacity to délivèr agalnsl our vision Based on these assessm&nls, the measures pul in place and the ctjrrenl resouices available. the IriJst888 have concluded that they can continue lo adopl thé golng concem basis In preparing the annual report and rinancial sla18menls. 1.3 Charllable funds Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of th8 Trustees in furtherance of Ihelr charitable objectives. Rèslrtcled funds are subject lo specific condllSons by donors or grantors as lo how they may be tysed. The purposes and uses of the reslricled funds aro sel out in the nolas to the linanclal slalemenls. 1.4 Incomlhg resources Income is reco9nlsed when Ihe charilable comp8ny is legalty enlllled lo il after any performance conditions have bean mel, the amounts can be measured reliably, and il 18 probable Ihal incomè will be recewed. Cash donallons are recognisad on recelpt. Other donations are recognlsed once the charllable company has been notified of the donation. unloss P8rformanc8 condillons requlre deferral of lh6 amount. Income tax recnverable In rolalion lo £Son21ions rèee5ved L*nder Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is rècognlsed al the lime ol the donallon. 17
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles {Contlnuodl 1.5 R&$our¢es oxp&nded Liabi1S1ies aTe recognised as expendllurè as soon Ss thèr8 Is a legal or constnjcllve obllgallon commllling the charity to that expenditure, il Is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be requlred In selllemenl and th8 8mounl of Iha obllgallon can be measured rellably. Expgndilure Is accounled for on an accruals basis and has btsgn classified under headlngs that aggregate all cost rèlatad lo Ihe calegDry. Wher8 costs cannot be directly allmbuléd to particular headings they have been allocated lo activilies on a basis conslslenl with th8 us8 ol resources. Grants offered suble¢t to conditions which have not been mel al th8 year end are noted as commllments bul not accrued as expend11uio. All costs dlieclly allrfbulabla lo a particular activity and fund are charg8LI immedi8181y io Ihal actswly and fund as far as is practically possible. 1.6 Impalrmant of flxed assets Al each reporting end dale, th& charitable company reviews the carrylng amounts ol Ils tangible assets lo deleTmine whether ther8 IS any Sndicalion that those asse have suffered an impairmenl loss. If any such indication exists, the iecov8rabl8 amount of Ihe asset is eslimaled in order lo d8lerming the exlenl of the impairment loss lil any). 1.7 Cash and ¢ash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents Indude cash In hand, deposits with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments and bank overdrafts. Bank overdralls are shown thIn borrowings in curr8ril Ilablli118S. 1.8 Flnanclal Instruménts The chartlable company has elected lo apply the provislons ol Section 11 'Basic Financlal Inslrumenis, and Section 12 '01her Financlal Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls. Financial Instruments are re¢ognise(l in Ihe charitable comp8nVs balance sheet when Ihe charitable company becomes party lo the conlr8clu81 provisSons of Ihe instrument. Financlal assets and li8billlles ar8 offsel, wllh the nel amounts pres8nlèd In the linancial slalements, when there is a legalty enforceabl& right to S81 off th8 recognised amounts and there Is an inlenlion lo sellle on a nel basis or lo realise Ihe asset and sellle the liabilily simultaneously. 8aslc flnanGlal assets Basic financial assets, which includ8 d8blors and cash and bank balances. are InSllally measured at Iransacllon prlce including transaction costs and are subsequently carr¢ed al amortised cost using th8 effective interest m6lhod urTrleEs the arrangement conslilules a linoncing Iransaclion. where the liansaclion is measured 81 the presanl value of the lulure receipts dlscounled al a market rale of Snlèresl. Financlal assets classifled a8 receivable wilhin one year are not amortised. B?slc flnanclal Ilabilities Basic financial liabilllies, including creditors and bank loans ar6 Inllially recognised al transaction pric& unless Ihe arrangem8nl cons1ilulo5 a financing Iransaclion, where the d6bl instrument is measured al the present value of the fulu¥8 payments discounted al a market rale of inleiesl. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using th8 effective interest rale method. Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordlnary course ol operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current Ilabililies il payment is due wlhin one year 01 less. If not. they 8r6 Presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade credilDrs are recognised initially al Iransaclion price and subsequently measured 81 amortised cost using Ihe effective interest method. 18-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Aceountlng pollcle8 (Contlnuedl Derecognlllon of financlal 11oblllfles Flnancial liabililles are derecognlsed whèn the charitable company's conlractual obligations explre or are dlscharged or cancelled, 1.9 Employ88 beneflls The cost of any unused hollday enlillemenl18 recognised In Ihe period In which the employee'5 servlce5 are received. Termlnalion b8nefils are recognised Immedlalely as an expènsÉ when Ihe charitable company Is demonstrably commllled lo lerminale tho tsmployFnenl ol an employee or lo provide le¥min8llon bonèfils, 1.10 Retlremant bèn8flts Payments lo d&fined coTrlribulion retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as thèy fall due. 1.11 Fund accountlng Unreslricled fund$ can be used in accordance wllh the charitable obleclive5 al Ihe disoielion of the Iruslees. Reslricled funds can only be ijsed loi particular reslricted purposes within the objects ol lh8 charity. Re8lriclions aris$ when sPeried by Iho donor or when funds are ralsed lor particulaf reslrict6d purposes. Further explanation of the nature and Purpose ol each fund is Included in Ihe notes lo th8 flnancial slalemenls. 1.12 Pension costs and other p051-retlrement benefits The charitable company operates 8 dafined contribution pension scherne, Conlributions payable lo the ¢harilable companvs pénslon scheme ale chaiged lo Ihe Stalem6nl of Flnancial Aclivilies in the period lo which they rel8le. Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements In tho epplicalion of thè ¢hadlable company's accounting policies, the Tiusleos are Tequiied lo make judgem8nls, eslimales and 8ssumplions about the rryIng amount of assels and liabilill8s Ihal are nol rea(Sily apparent from other sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions 8r8 based on historical experience and other laclors ihal are considered lo be relev8nl. Aelu81 iesulls may differ from these eslimales. The esllmales and underlying assumplions are Tevlewed on an ongoing basis. RevssioFts lo accounlin9 eslimat8s are recognised in the period in whlch the eslimale Is revised where Ihs ievision affects only th81 period, or Sn the period of the reV$tOn and fulure periods where the revision 8ffecls both current and lulure periods. 19
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Grants and donatlong Unreslrlctèd Re$trl¢ted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Grants received 450,000 1,027,553 1.477,553 1,017,408 For th8 y8ar ended 31 March 2025 450,000 1.027.553 1,477.553 For the year ended 31 March 2024 300,000 717,408 1.017,408 Grant$ re¢elvable for cor6 actlvllles Sport England Core Sport England - Live Longer Beller Sport England - Sporl Welfare Officers Sport England- Mulli-sport Acliwly and Facililies Fund Sport England- Physlcal Activity Pathways for Health 450,000 450,000 300,000 100,004 249,458 350,610 350,610 427,943 249.000 427,943 249.000 316.946 51.000 450,000 1.027,553 1.477,553 1,017,408 Income from other tradlng acllvltle$ Unre5trlcted Re5trlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Trading activity incomo Membership subscriptions and sponsorships whlch are in subst8nc& a payment for goods and services Opening School Facilili?s IOSF Income) Sport England- Place Facllllalors 62,496 62,496 105,300 105,300 105,300 105,300 1,882,798 1,882,798 1.863,226 1,863,226 10.824 10,824 Olher trading aclivilles 1,988,098 10,824 1,998,922 1,968,526 62,496 2,031,022 -20-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENIENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Investments Unrestricted Un¥eslricle fund8 funds 2025 2024 Inleiesl rec8ivabl8 12.576 9.481 Charltablo actlvlllè$ 2025 2024 Staff cosis Dbrecl costs 707,642 2,546,851 420,594 2,131,624 3,254,493 2,552.218 Support costs (see notè 71 GoveTnance costs Isea note 7) 231,712 29,360 148,648 30,190 3.515,565 2,731.056 Analysls by fund Unraslrieled funds Reslrioted funds 2.513,566 1,001,999 2,354.534 376,522 3,515,565 2,731.056 21
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (COMTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support cost$ Support Governance costs costs 2025 2024 Staff costs Oepreciallon Seconded and subcontrstttèd staff support Finance charges Adminislralive support Tr8vel expenses Pijblicalions and subscriptions Insurance Software and licence lees Promotional malerlal Professional lees Reciuilm8nl Audil fe03 Board costs Chair remuneralion 140,676 9,836 140,676 9,836 67,915 6,208 650 1,537 13,822 2,603 233 4.442 20,062 23,361 6,010 1,805 7.500 10.690 12,000 1,011 15,753 10,890 837 10.041 28.638 10,039 2,991 1,011 16,753 10,890 837 10.041 28.638 10,039 2,991 7,500 9.860 12,000 7,500 9.860 12,000 231,712 29,360 261,072 178,838 Trustees During the yeaT, 7 Trustees were reimbursed travel ar meellng expenses of £2,287 (2024.. £1,344 7 Iiusleesl. In line wilh the appointment IBller, Tiusle8 alld Chair David Capper received £12,000 {2024.. £12,OCQ} remuneraliDn during thè year. Alison Shipway who was a Iruslee unlll 2 May 2024 is a180 8 Direclor 8nd TnJsle8 of Shipway Consuttlng Limilecl, a limited company that provides HR s8rvlces. Shipway Consulting Llmiled received payments for professional services agTeed prior lo the resignation dale provide(S lo th8 organisalicin lo 31st Marth 2025 that lotalled £1,OOCI12024'. £5001. An additional and final payment of £500 was made in April 2025 relating lo Ihls agreement. The transactions with Shipway Consulting Limited were conducted al amis lenglh and were approved by the Board. The Board were aware of the polenlial conflicts ol inleresl. and the relaled Trustee was nol involved in any dlscussion of the Truslees which had any bearing on Ihe terms ol the agreemenl or the acceptabilily of the standard of service provided. .22-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Allocatlon of In¢ome and expendllure 202S Total Sport England Other publlc Non-publlc sector Income sector Incom8 Revenue grants Membership income Other income 1,477,553 1,477,553 105,300 1,906,198 105.300 12,576 10,824 1,882,798 Total Income 1,488,377 1.882.798 117,876 3,489,051 Sl8ff cosls lind travél and Irainingl Markèllng and communlcallon Improvement and development Projects Oveiheads and support costs 320.936 17,654 69,903 1,001.999 42.180 133,234 4,525 12,633 454,170 22,179 82,536 2,861,666 95,014 1.859.667 52,834 Total axpendilure 1,452,672 1,859,667 203,226 3,515,565 35,705 23,131 (85,3501 (26,514) 10 Allocallon of Income and expendilura 2024 Total Sport England Other publlc Non.publl sector Income se¢tor Income RevenLte granls Membership income Other income 1,017,4Q8 1,017,408 105,300 1.935,203 105,300 71.977 1.863,226 Total Income 1,017.408 1,863,226 177,277 3,057,911 Stalf cosls lind travel and Irainingl Markeling 8nd communle2llon Improvem8nl and development Projects Overheads and support costs 179,269 30.392 81.376 316,579 34,133 132.138 1.880 2,575 59,943 49,211 311,407 32,272 83.951 2,220,082 83,344 1,843,560 Total expenditure 641,749 1,843,560 24S.747 2.731.056 375,659 19,666 (68,4701 326,855 23.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Employees Number of employeès The average monthly head count was 1712024.. 10) and the average monthly number of full-lim8 equiv8lenl employees Ilncluding casual and part-lime staff) during the year was as fDIIows'. 2025 Numbgr 2024 Numb8r Direct ch8ri18ble employees Financi81 and admSnlslralion 14 17 10 Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security CDsis Other pension costs 725,955 70,585 51.778 413,222 42,590 32,697 848.318 488,509 Key management personnel employed by the Charily received employee benefits, including pension conlrabulions and associated costs, lolalling £361,681 12024.. £93.0111. Th8 increase r8llecls a change in the number of individuals considered lo be k6y managemant p&rsonnel, rising from 1 to 5 during the year. Details of amounts paid lo Trustees are shown in note 8. The number of employees whose annual remuneralion was £60.000 or more were.. 2025 Numbor 2024 Number £60.000 - £70.000 £80,000 - £90,000 -24-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Tanglble flxed assets Computer equlpment Cost Al l Apdl 2024 Additions 27,222 7,130 Al 31 March 2025 34,352 Depreciallon and ImpalrmÉnt Al 1 April 2024 Depreci811on charged In the year 9.20Q 9,836 Al 31 March 2025 19,036 Carrylng amounl Al 31 March 2025 15,318 Al 31 March 2024 18,022 13 Debtots 2025 2024 Amounts falling dua wlthln one year,, Tfade debtors Prepaymenls and 8ccru8d incomè 150.442 21.491 201,030 46,481 171,933 247,511 14 Credltoys: amouhts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Deferr&d incom8 Other laxalion and social security Other creditors Accru818 183,437 4,196 50.506 11,522 97,638 220,395 31.679 35,863 8,731 347.299 296.668 15 Retlrement benefSt schèmès 2025 2024 Deflned conlrlbulion schemes Charge lo profil OT loss in respect of defined conliibulion schÈm8S 51,778 32.697 -25-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 R&llr¢mgnt b9nefll Schemes (Contlnuedl The charitable company operates a deflned eonlrlbulion pen$lon scheme for 811 qualifylng employees. Th8 assets of the scheme are h81d separately from those of the charfiable company In An independently administered fund. -26-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Restricted funds The reslricled funds ol the charity wmpii58 the unexpended balances ol funding rec9ived under grants, contra¢ls, and other reslricled arrangemonts, 411 of whlch are held on trust subjeGI lo specific corvjilions imposed by fundsrs on Ihelr use. Movèment In funds Balance at 1 Aprll 2024 Incomlng Resources Balance at 31 resources expended March 2025 Sport England.. Sporis Welfare Officers Sport England.. Mtjlli-sporl Aclivlty and Facilllie5 FLtnd Sport England.. Physical Activity lor Health Pathways Sport England.. Place Partnership Facililalors Sport England.. Live Longer Beller 767,185 350.610 1359,6571 158.138 241.252 427,943 1360,1281 309,067 4,000 249,000 10.824 (238,7881 110,8241 132,6021 14,212 32,602 445.039 1,038,377 {1.001,9991 481,417 The following paragraphs provide details of each ol the reslricled funds and a summfjry of the prolecl and Ih8 expenditure criteria for that project. 2025 En land.. S ffirS The Sports Welfare Officer network was created following Sport England's policy response lo The Whyte Revlew, published wlh UK Sport In January 2023. The award is b8lng used lo work with 21142 local Active Partnerships lo create 8 new professbonal nelwork to support Nallonal GoverTrlng Bodies and Ihelr affiliated clubs lo promote sale sport lor children, young people and adults on a local level. The projecl aligns with our vision and resonales most strongly with our ambilion lo 'Be valued ag lèaders creallng momentum across places for Uniting Ihg Movement. lo flourlsh,. Unlling the Movement Commlls lo. 'Pullinp an even stronger spollighl on saleguarding. so children 8nd young people feel and are safe when being active, and parents are confidenl il's a safe choice with Ihe wellare ol Ihelr children paramount. 'Helping build a sector vjhere those laklng part do so in a safe 8nd positive environment, whelher Ihey're in the paid worklorce. volunteering or being active, ulli-s ort A cililies Fund An award lo work with local Active Partnershlps across England bul particularly with those focuslng with addition81 Sport England place-based inveslm8nl. The fund is an opportunity for local ttommunllles to fvlly benefit from facility investment in Iheir 8re8, where opportunity for new mulli-sport activity has be8ll identified. The fund will locus on aolivaling Playzones and other Footba11 Foundallon 3G or grass pil¢h8s, parks ILawn Tennis Association Parks Tennis) and ariificial grass pllch siles (England Hockey) in addition lo small capllal prolects in largeled areas. Thè mulli-sport facililies commitment is a key piiorily wilhln Spori England's Uniling the Movemenl Implementalion Plan in order to Cfeale a more aclivè rialion Ihfough providing opporlunllies lor participation. slrenglhening relalionshlps wilh key stakeholders whllsl locuslng on priority areas. -27-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Reslrl¢tgd funds {Contlnuedl rtEn land.. Ph liwl for H I An award lo work with Active P8rlnershlps, system partners and a specialisl provider in developing giealer consistency in the delivery of high-qualily physical activity pathways lo support people's health and wellbeing. This aligns lo Sport England's Unillng the Movement big issue of'Conn@cling wlh Health and Wellbeing, and helping lo strengthen the connections between sport. physical aclivily, health and wellbeing, so more people can feel the benefits ol, and advocate for, an active life. rtEn land= Pl Facililalors An award to Tecrull, develop ar Make accessible facilitalors lo support Acliv6 PartntsrshSps th acllvallng the placa universal offer. Thls is part of Sport England's £250m commilmènl lo expand Ihpir placé partnefships and remove th8 barriers that people facè lo being physlcally acllv8 In places where Inequalllles are highèst. 2024 land.. Live Lo An award lo work wlh 30 Active Partnerships and n81ional partners lo support the development of the LLB Community of Practice and Learning, focusing on the shlft from care lo enablement using Ihe driver physical acllvity lo empower people lo Iivo longsr in good h8&llh, thus reducing Ihe dependency on the health and the care system. This aliqns lo Sport England's mission of crealing a more active nation, through slrenglh8ning the connection &nd collaboration between physical aclivily and local health systems, so thal more people can leel the b8neflls of, and advocate for, an acliv81ife as people get older. 17 Unreslrlcled funds The unreslricled funds of th6 charity CoMpse th8 unexpended balances of donalions and grants which are not subjecl lo speclftc condllions by donors and grantors as lo how they may b@ usad. ThasÉ includ8 designated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslrict¢d funds by the Iru8lees foi speclfic pu¥p0885. At 1 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources At 31 Mar¢h expondad 2025 General funds 465,059 2.450,674 {2,513,566) d02,167 Prevlous year.. At 1 Apyll 2023 Incomlng Resources Al 31 March resources expended 2024 General funds 541,586 2,278,007 12,354,534) 465,059 26-
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 ATralysi8 of nel assets between funds Uhrestrletèd funds 2025 Restrlcled funds 2025 Total 2025 At 31 March 2025: Tangible assets Currant assets 15,316 386,851 15.316 868,268 481,417 402,167 481,417 883,584 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 Al 31 March 2024: Tangiblè oS$813 Current assets 18,022 447,037 18,022 892.076 445,039 465,059 445,039 910,098 19 Related party Iransaollons Durlng Ihe yoai the chailly engaged In Iransacllons wllh the varlous Acllve Partnershlp8 who are the membars of Ihe ch8ritab16 company. Thès8 includ8 liansaclions relating lo membership fees, convenllon costs and sporting proje¢ls undertak8n wilhln the year. Transactions with Injslees 8r8 disclc>sèd in not6 8. 20 Ultlmate controlllng party Therè is no ullimale controlling party. 21 Cash generated from operatlons 2025 2024 {Deficilllsurpus for the yeBr 126,5141 326,855 Adjuslmenls lor= Inveslmenl income recognised in statement ol financial activities Depreciallon and Impairment ol tangible fixed assels {12,5761 9,836 {9,4811 6,208 Movements in worklng capital= Decrease In debtors Incre8sèlldgcrBas81 In creditors Increaselldecr6as&l in d8fèrred incom8 75,578 46,435 4,196 742,375 1693,7391 162,5001 Cash genèrated from opefallons 96,955 309,718 29-