Active Nation UK Ltd
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To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Active Nation UK Ltd has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar's profile for Active Nation UK Ltd draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ACTIVE NATION UK LTD is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ACTIVE NATION UK LTD is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ACTIVE NATION UK LTD is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
We are a care home for elderly residents with Dementia, and our residents enjoyed the energy coming from all the staff from Active Nation. All residents that could, all joined in with our first class we had. Meeting up with Ashley, was interesting, he was very knowledgeable about his role and he took time and understanding around our residents needs. I am happy to recommend Active Nation to other care homes i visit and managers i speak to. Thank you Active Nation.
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Trustpilot
This event was really fun and well organised. I was with my family and my son really enjoyed himself. He's now willing to look into clubs and has got a lot more interested into the idea of joining new events in our local area, especially wheelchair basketball. We spoke to Pete and he was very happy to help with things that are coming up and made us feel very welcome. We'll definitely come to more local events.
Trustpilot
the team our fab really good with our service users really enjoy the sessions Maria Smith ACO Appleton House
Trustpilot
We are a local brain injury charity called Headway Southampton. We regularly attend Active Nation sessions with our service users. We particularly like Competitive Boccia Club, Neurofit and Martial Arts.The Active Nation staff are friendly and the sessions are well run. We would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to be more active!
Trustpilot
I took part in a Sea Kayak trip from Studland to Old Harry's Rock at the weekend with a friend. We were looking for something a little different to a river Kayak. Warwick and the team didn't disappoint and we had a great day. We met in Southampton and were taken via Minibus to Studland where we got our kit ready and had a good 4 hours on the water. We had advice to help improve our skills as well as being left to have a little play etc If we wanted to. It was nice and relaxed. Would recommend this trip to anyone looking to experience Sea Kayaking.
Trustpilot
The website is awful and often double books you for activities, resulting in a 4 day process to get a refund.Gyms are dirty, budget, and old, which does not reflect the 31.50 per month price Activenation phone app is awful and does not confirm that you've cancelled your membership, it also withholds your account history if you are no longer a member.Overall, ActiveNation is a very poor and unprofessional company.
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BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE : - Preston, The gym recently closed on 28th August 2024.We were only given one days notice and had to find an alternate gym. I had just paid upfront for a whole year and they have not issued me a refund nor will they respond to email. Very unprofessional. Avoid at all costs, Will be getting legal advice !!
Trustpilot
Was informed by email at 9:30am that the Preston gym was due to close for good that evening at 8:30pm, first of all this lack of any kind of notice is very poor customer service and 2nd I had just paid up front for 12 months and almost 2 weeks later I am yet to receive a refund, that is £120 of my money and I have had to pay upfront to join another gym meaning I am currently out of pocket which is not on. Also the lack of communication is really frustrating, all's I got when I emailed them was an automatic email saying they would respond in 30 days and not to email again in the meantime as this would delay the process, which considering that this company currently has my money is unacceptable, my gym which was the Preston branch is not the only Active Nation gym to close down recently I believe they pulled the same trick on the Runcorn branch. I think the way this whole thing has been handled rather poorly, I am absolutely fuming. I would not recommend this gym after what they have pulled, I would like to say the staff at the gym itself was excellent but unfortunately it's the higher ups that couldn't run a p*** up in brewery. Avoid this company!!! 😡😡
Trustpilot
Disgusting what the management of this company think of the paying customers. One days notice and they closed the gym (Preston). Awaiting a refund for annual upfront payment.
How it stacks up against peers
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Active Nation UK Ltd
Active Nation UK Ltd is a registered health nonprofit based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £14M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 17 community reviews with an average rating of 2.4/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 1.7/5 based on 17 reviews.
Based on official filings, Active Nation UK Ltd has £14M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life Active Nation UK Ltd is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.
Active Nation UK Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Active Nation UK Ltd's registered charity number is 1047742. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Active Nation UK Ltd is located in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Active Nation UK Ltd is based in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Active Nation UK Ltd
- What is Active Nation UK Ltd?
- Active Nation UK Ltd is a health charitable company based in Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
- When was Active Nation UK Ltd founded?
- Active Nation UK Ltd was founded in 1995.
- Where is Active Nation UK Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Active Nation UK Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £14.4 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Active Nation UK Ltd trustworthy?
- Active Nation UK Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Active Nation UK Ltd's website?
- https://www.activenation.org.uk
- Are donations to Active Nation UK Ltd tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.