Mytime Active
Analysis
Mytime Active is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04809606). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Mytime Active reported income of £23.2m and spending of £23.2m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14.7m to £23.2m (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Mytime Active sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include One Nation (£23.1m), British Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (£23.3m) and Pilgrims' Friend Society (£23.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95% and trading 2.8%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 2.3%. Reserves of £3.7m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 564 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 95%
- Trading 2.8%
- Investments 1.0%
- Other 1.6%
In the charity's own words
A leisure trust that re-invests surpluses to enhance sports, arts, play facilities and well being services. Giving access to affordable, quality, safe, healthy, fun leisure and cultural experiences for all age groups and abilities. Promoting education of the public at large in the advantages of healthy and active lifestyles including benefits of a balanced diet.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| One Nation | West Yorkshire | £23.1m |
| British Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists | Watford | £23.3m |
| Pilgrims' Friend Society | London | £23.0m |
| Together for Mental Wellbeing | London | £23.4m |