# STURFIT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1147051
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 30, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1147051


## Contact

- **Address:** Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre, Honeymead Lane, STURMINSTER NEWTON
- **Postcode:** DT10 1EW
- **Phone:** 01258471774
- **Email:** hello@sturfit.org
- **Website:** www.sturfit.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF STURMINSTER NEWTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE, OR TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING, AND TO PROMOTE:-(1) PUBLIC FACILITIES, AMENITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR HEALTHY RECREATION;(2) FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR RECREATIONAL, SPORTING OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES AND SERVICES;(3) THE IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGHPARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION;(4) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COACHING COURSES WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS.

**Activities:** Sturfit provides leisure facilities to foster the health and well-being of the people of Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area. Sturminster Newton Lesiure Centre is accessible to all members of this community and wide participation is encouraged. The Centre offers a range of exercise classes, fully equipped gym and is host to many sporting clubs and societies. It is staffed by volunteers.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Amateur Sport, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £123113 | £106556 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £128041 | £104050 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £90949 | £86583 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £74163 | £68390 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £36065 | £50117 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Courtenay Hitchcock — appointed Oct. 21, 2015
- Jane Manson Caie — appointed April 18, 2024
- Peter William Hallam — appointed May 23, 2022
- Robert Antony Clark — appointed Dec. 11, 2018
- Scott Lee Harris — appointed May 28, 2025
- Thomas Bridger-Chilvers — appointed April 16, 2024