The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity'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 accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
The organisation's objects are, for the public benefit, the advancement of amateur sport and the promotions of activities that have a proven beneficial effect on health by the provision of leisure facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the general public.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The year has been one of growth for Chanctonbury Community Leisure (CCL) with the Charity focussing on its first full year with the refurbished fitness facility as well as embarking on a number community outreach programmes.
Membership numbers have seen a 16% increase, with income also up by 22.7%.
The Centre saw 232,323 visitors in the year.
The Community focus of CCL has remained a priority and the facility has seen an increasing number of local groups utilising the Centre, seeing enhanced partnerships with the Neighbourhood Wardens, Horsham District Council, MIND, AgeUK, the Macular Society, Barclays Bank, The Citizens Advice Bureau and many more besides.
Chanctonbury Community Leisure maintains that the ethos of the Centre is that Wellbeing is not purely centred upon the Gym, Group Exercise and Physical Fitness. Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Social Interaction together with Healthy Living all contribute to both achieving and maintaining overall Wellbeing. The Chanctonbury Team routinely and actively encourage all users and visitors to experience every aspect of the provision on offer from Gym to Classes, from Health Suite to Workshops and from trying new sports to joining new social groups. All the opportunities delivered by CCL are there to impact on improving overall Wellbeing and are designed to be fully inclusive for all ages and abilities.
The Gym
At the point of opening the Centre, post lockdown, in 2021 the Board of Trustees recognised the need to plan for a refurbishment of the fitness facility. The layout of the gym did not cater for the subtle changes in the fitness market over the past years and, to maintain the overall quality of the Centre, it was important to plan for future sustainability.
A full replacement of all fitness equipment, and refurbishment of the gym, took place in late 2023 at an investment of £256,000.
2024/25 saw CCL’s first full year of trading with the new facility, which has been extremely well received by the community. This has been demonstrated by the 16% increase in membership numbers. The Exercise on Referral initiative has also seen an 18% increase, benefitting from the enhanced rehabilitation opportunities provided by the new equipment.
The investment was funded through Chanctonbury Community Leisure reserves and a loan from the Charity Bank.
CCL is pleased to report that the project exceeded targets and the Charity was in a position to pay the loan back to The Charity Bank in full during 2024/25.
Centre Investment
The Gym refurbishment represented the largest investment into the Centre by CCL and took the total invested in this community facility by both CCL and Storrington & Sullington Parish Council to over £450,000 since 2021.
During 24/25 CCL further invested into the facility by replacing all fitness equipment within the Studio, along with a new audio system, new signage at the front of the building and on the Recreation Ground, the refurbishment of the Reception desk area and Café frontage and general redecoration.
Projects since 2021 have included:-
Installation of both internal and external LED lighting for increased energy efficiency
New Community 3G facility
New Solar Invertor
Three new boilers
Refurbished Main Hall & Studio floors
Construction of an outside seating area
New signage throughout the Centre
Health Suite refurbishment and new ceiling
Redecoration throughout
Café Refurbishment
Community Notice Board
External Cladding
Replacement kitchen water heater
Door Entry systems
New Membership systems and App
Undated Alarms and CCTV
Studio Refurbishment and equipment
New marketing materials / Community Notice Board
Full Gym refurbishment and replacement
Membership Totals
The current Membership total for the Centre sits at 1808 members – fully inclusive of Juniors, Referrals, Standards and up front memberships.
This represents a further 16% increase since April 2024.
CCL sold a total of 710 Direct Debit Memberships, against a budgeted figure of 583, demonstrating an uplift of 21% against target.
This provided an overall net gain in membership of 248.
The current membership total continues to sit significantly above the pre-Covid 19 figure and demonstrates that the Centre has fully recovered from the national lockdown and is actively thriving as a community asset.
In terms of footfall the Centre attracts between 16,000 – 20,000 visits per month and has significantly increased the attendance levels from all demographics within the immediate catchment.
Community Impact
Chanctonbury Community Leisure is committed to ensuring that it serves the local community and provides wellbeing opportunities that are open to all. Driven by the strategy
Start Well – Live Well – Age Well
Chanctonbury Community Leisure consistently looks to deliver activities and services that provide significant Community Impact. The Centre has begun to operate at capacity, especially during peak times, and 2024/25 has seen the Charity expand its reach to Pulborough and West Chiltington, where weekly sessions including Back Care & Conditioning, Zumba and Yoga are delivered.
The regular Community Impact activities that are delivered by Chanctonbury Community Leisure include:-
Barclays Bank – This weekly session, aimed at combatting the shortage of village High Street Banks, has provided a valuable resource for the community and Barclays have further extended their booking for another year.
Refill Centre – the weekly Refill Centre is focussed on lowering the amount of single use plastic.
Citizens Advice – Communities based in rural settlements find travel a significant hurdle to accessing services such as this. We provide a service bi-weekly out of the Centre’s office space, which is provided by CCL free of charge.
Cuppa & a Chat Storrington – Aimed at targeting those living in social isolation this session, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Wardens, continues to grow with up to 25+ visits per week. A minibus is used to pick up participants, providing an invaluable resource to those living in isolation.
Cuppa & a Chat West Chiltington – this new addition for 2025 has seen excellent attendances for the first sessions. Based in West Chiltington Village Hall and in partnership with Age UK we have provided a number of sporting and creative opportunities including bowls, archery and Zen Doodling.
Community Food Hub – This monthly event focusses on limiting food waste going to landfill. It also assists those in need with a full bag of shopping being provided for a nominal donation. In partnership with UK Harvest this monthly event attracts upwards of 100 visitors.
Macular Society – For those living with degenerating eyesight this group meets monthly and continues to see increased attendances.
Book Club – We now see two local groups meeting monthly in the Centre’s café.
Local Business Opportunities – the Centre continues to welcome local traders, High Street shop owners, financial advisors, local authors etc into the Centre to place a stall in Reception and meet our customers.
MIND & AgeUK – the Centre has formed partnerships with both MIND and AgeUK to provide space for both group and 1:2:1 sessions on a regular basis.
Community Workshops – the Charity delivers regular free Menopause Workshops, Blood Pressure Workshops, Nutrition and Diabetes Workshops. A number are run in partnership with HDC’s Wellbeing Team and are offered free of charge to members and non-members alike.
Free First Aid Workshops - The Centre regularly delivers free First Aid / Defib Training Course for the local community, traders and businesses as well as First Aid at Work courses. The Centre also delivers Save a Baby’s Life courses free of charge (these are ideal pre the Summer holidays for parents and grandparents).
Free Indoor Skateboarding – in conjunction with the South Coast Skate Club the Centre continues to deliver free indoor skateboarding coaching throughout the winter months to prepare new and experienced skaters for the Spring / Summer. The Centre has delivered junior, adult, female only, Trans & Non Binary only sessions.
SEN & Autistic Activities – in partnership with the Neighbourhood Wardens we provide a weekly (term time) session in the main hall for young people and their families. Including table tennis, soft play, arts & crafts, bouncy castle and sensory dome these session are delivered free of charge, providing the young people with a physical outlet and families able to meet and engage.
Rebound Therapy – in conjunction with Horsham District Council’s Sports Development Team we have weekly trampolining for children with additional needs, delivered by 4 qualified Instructors from the QE11 School in Horsham.
3G – the community facility is now home to over 25 local junior football teams and the Centre offers out both free and discounted usage during the school holidays.
Junior Fitness – the Centre delivers junior fitness opportunities 7 days a week and twice a day during all school holidays. The Centre now has over 180 junior gym users aged 11+ actively using the facility on a regular basis.
Free Junior Fitness – the Centre, with funding from Sussex Police, provides free junior memberships to those young people in need, as highlighted by local Neighbourhood Wardens.
Free Level 2 Qualifications – from those accessing the free junior fitness CCL delivered a Level 2 Gym Qualification for a selection of these young people, providing a qualification that is both accredited and recognised worldwide. Each qualification was delivered free of charge (normal price £695 per student) and from the latest cohort all passed their final examination with three already securing jobs within the industry.
Pickleball – the fastest growing sport in America now has three drop in sessions at Chanctonbury attracting 60+ participants a week, with the most mature being 95 years old.
Men’s Mental Health Football – from an initial pilot this session has now grown to over 30 participants weekly.
Women & Girls Sports Participation – the Centre has worked hard to ensure that there are opportunities for all ages and abilities and Chanctonbury currently offers weekly female sessions in Walking Netball (25+ players), Gymnastics & Parkour (120+ participants), Netball (140+ players), Women & Girls football (20+ players). There are also mixed sessions in martial arts, table tennis, darts, racquet sports, roller skating.
School Access – the Centre ensures that the facility is open to all schools. A twice weekly session is in partnership with Chichester / Brinsbury College and provides whole halls access for a group of disengaged young people to take part in a variety of sports.
Community Village Hub – the Centre works in partnership with the Village Hub to deliver a weekly Youth Club (average 30 – 40 attendees) and an Under 5’s Toddler sessions (average 130 attendees). The Community Church also delivers a service on Sundays and has grown its congregation from 85 to 250+ since 2021.
Grub Club & Holiday Activities – the Centre delivers two school holiday activity camps, side by side. One with ACE Football Academy and one with Premier Education. During the main holidays HAF funding is in place to deliver free childcare and meals to those accessing free school meals.
Exercise on Referral – the Centre continues to deliver a thriving Referral Initiative that takes patients from HDC’s Wellbeing Team, local GP’s, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Worthing Hospital and St. Richard’s Hospital. The Centre demonstrates a 78% conversion rate for all referrals to full membership. Such is the success of the scheme that CCL have integrated an extended service to include Cancer Rehab, Cardiac Rehab and Pre & Post Natal classes.
Falls Prevention & Gentle Fit – The Centre delivers two Gentle Fit classes per week with Lisa, a Personal Trainer and Cancer Rehab specialist and Paulina, a registered NHS & Private Physiotherapist. This year these two classes have seen just over 4000 attendances in 12 months. 85% of the attendees have a mobility aid when attending ranging from a walking stick through to full mobility vehicles. These Gentle Fit sessions have proven to be hugely successful, attracting consistent attendance and providing a valuable wellbeing outlet to a more mature market. The immediate benefits of these classes include improved overall strength & coordination, enhanced balance and core stability, which are crucial for maintaining mobility and independence. Additionally, the supportive and social environment fosters a sense of community, reducing isolation and enhancing mental well-being. The sessions have also proven to enhance the overall confidence of many of the participants. The continued popularity of these sessions highlights the positive impact on the health, wellbeing and quality of life of all participants.
The Centre also delivers a specific Falls Prevention class, in conjunction with HDC’s Wellbeing Team and Everyone Health, which supplements the Gentle Fit Classes.
“Supporting Charities – Connecting Communities”
Charitable Support – The Centre also supports other local charities and not for profit organisations. The Easter Egg Campaign for 2024 saw the Centre collect over 150 boxed eggs to present to Ten Little Toes, a charitable Baby Bank operating throughout West Sussex. The Centre has also held a collection point for donations of clothes for the Baby Bank and a collection of used trainers for less privileged communities. CCL also hosted a Christmas Wrapping event for the same charity. In the Autumn of 2024, the Charity provided one Tree for every Membership sold. 115 Trees were donated to the Parish Council for planting locally.
“Inspiring women & girls to be active”
Women & Girls Sports Participation – the Centre works tirelessly to ensure that there are opportunities for all ages and abilities and Chanctonbury currently offers weekly female sessions in Walking Netball (25+ players), Gymnastics & Parkour (120+ participants), Netball (140+ players), Women & Girls football (20+ players) and Ladies That Lift. We also deliver female only Skateboarding tuition There are also mixed sessions in martial arts, table tennis, darts, racquet sports, roller skating.
“We do not stop playing because we become old. We become old because we stop playing.“
30% of the Charity’s Members are over the age of 60 and 47% over the age of 50. To ensure that there are opportunities for all the Centre offers Walking Football, Walking Netball, Short mat Bowls, Drop In Badminton, Short Tennis and Pickleball, Over 50’s Table Tennis, Cuppa & a Chat, Gentle Fit, Tai Chi, Falls Prevention, Menopause and Blood Pressure Workshops. All promoting health, fitness, social interaction and all-round wellbeing.
As at the 31 March 2025 the charity held funds of £440,048 (2024 - £340,029), of which £2,603 is restricted (2024 - £2,400) and £272,363 is designated (2024 - £190,744).
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent of three month’s expenditure (equivalent to six months reduced operations cost). The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The Board of Trustees are aware that there is a shift within the leisure industry to a focus on Wellbeing and Health Interventions within the community. Chanctonbury is extremely well placed, having worked to ensure that the Chanctonbury Leisure Centre provides fully inclusive opportunities to the whole community and has strong partnerships with local health professionals. As memberships and attendance grows there will be future need for extended space, both within the gym and wellbeing areas. Chanctonbury Community Leisure (CCL) have commissioned a feasibility study to determine how an extended facility would fit into the current footprint. Working closely with the landlord, Storrington & Sullington Parish Council, and a local architect a pre-planning application has been submitted to Horsham District Council to expand the front of the Leisure Centre to provide a new Reception, Café, Wellbeing Suite, Treatment Rooms and an expansion to the gym. 2025/26 will see CCL continue to work on this project with a view to attracting the necessary funding partners.
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and governed by their Memorandum and Articles of Association. The members of the Board, as charity trustees, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of CCL. The board meets bi-monthly and acts in the sole interest of CCL.
The day-to-day running of CCL is delegated to a Senior Management Team, comprising the Operations Director, Centre Manager and Duty Managers.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
New trustees are required to attend an induction meeting which explains the objectives of the Charity and the responsibility of the trustees.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems and procedures have been established to manage those risks effectively. These arrangements are subject to regular review to ensure they remain appropriate and proportionate to the charity’s activities, scale, and regulatory obligations.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Chanctonbury Community Leisure Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Chanctonbury Community Leisure Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Spierbridge Road, Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4PG.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Designated funds comprise of unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the charity for particular purposes. There is no legal restriction on the way in which the funds may be applied.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Investment income, which includes interest receivable is included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which it is receivable.
Income is received from one charitable activity, the provision of leisure and amateur sport facilities, all of which is recognised in the year in which the income is receivable, which is when the charitable company becomes entitled to the resources.
Income from other trading activities relates to the café and sale of merchandise, and this income is recognised in the year in which the income is receivable, which is when the sale takes place.
Expenditure is recognised once 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 settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. 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 activity 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.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment 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:
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine 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).
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, 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 settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
All trustees are members of the Leisure Centre on terms consistent with other members.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The charity considers its key management personnel during the period to be the Operations Director, the Centre Manager and Duty Managers. The total benefits received by key management personnel during the period was £213,494.
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Restricted funds for the year ending 31 March 2024:
Horsham District Council (HDC)
£700 – To assist in the development of Pickleball by funding equipment, nets, bats, balls and venue hire. The Pickleball sessions are now well attended with 3 x sessions per week.
£2,000 – An HDC initiative to develop boxing with the District. This fund was for coaching, equipment (gloves / pads / head guards) and venue hire.
Nisa - Coronation Celebration Event - This funding was provided by Local Nisa to assist with the Coronation Event held on the Recreation Ground in partnership with Storrington & Sullington Parish Council.
Storrington & Pulborough Rotary Club
£600 – This donation went towards the installation of boxing bags and associated equipment to enhance the free boxing session that the Centre delivered in partnership with Horsham District Council and WBC Cares.
£500 – This funding was provided by Local Nisa to assist with the Coronation Event held on the Recreation Ground in partnership with Storrington & Sullington Parish Council.
£390 – Towards the ongoing cost of equipment for Pickleball. With the growing demand the donation was for extra equipment to facilitate the sessions.
£250 – As our Gentle Fit & Falls Prevention classes have grown in popularity there was a pressing need for more chairs to facilitate the sessions. The Rotary kindly donated £250 towards the purchase of these chairs.
West Sussex County Council - Short Breaks Funding £2,250 – funding to deliver a successful Short Breaks Day for young people with additional needs and their families. The day was run in partnership with HDC’s Sports Development Team and attracted over 120 participants. The Centre now delivers a weekly Rebound Therapy session on the back on this event.
Officer of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner SISCF Grant - This funding was in two parts. The first £2,000 was used to partner with local Neighbourhood Wardens and highlight those young people in our communities who would benefit from a healthier lifestyle, a hobby on which to focus and assistance in joining a gym. These young people were either in need of financial assistance or needed motivation/drive to help them to progress. The Centre provided 20 Youth Gym Membership for individuals highlighted by the Wardens. The second half of the funding was for the Centre to deliver a fully certified Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course. This commenced in 2024 and has provided 8 individuals aged 16 – 19 with the opportunity to gain this qualification, free of charge, and start their journey in the workplace as Fitness Instructors.
Chanctonbury Community Leisure would like to extend their extreme thanks to all those organisations who have kindly supported the Charity over the past year.
Restricted funds for the year ending 31 March 2025:
Storrington and Pulborough Rotary Club - Funding was provided to CCL to provide 8 young people aged 16 – 19 the opportunity to train to become a qualified Level 2 Fitness Instructor. Candidates were selected in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Wardens - All eight passed their course.
Nisa - provided the funding to pay for the venue hire to host a number of weekly activity sessions for young people with SEN and Autism.
Sensory Dome – Storrington and Sullington Parish Council, Storrington and Pulborough Rotary Club and Storrington CP
CCL , with the help of the above, purchased two sensory domes providing opportunities for young people attending the SEN and Autism sessions in partnership with the Neighbourhood Wardens.
Storrington and Sullington Parish Council - Funds were provided as a contribution towards the improvements to the front façade of the building. The transfer represents the purchase of the leasehold improvement under fixed assets.
These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.
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The Fixed Asset Capital fund represents the net book value of the fixed assets used for operational purposes.
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
During the year ending 31 March 2025, Tesla Engineering Limited, in which David Cracknell serves as finance director, transferred Chanctonbury Community Leisure £12,554 in relation to the charity's open day and £1,824 for hall hire. (2024 - £2,200 received by Tesla Engineering Limited in relation to hall hire).