The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Abbeycroft Leisure

Company 05207019 Active

Registered charity: Abbeycroft Leisure

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Board DNA

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8
directors on the board
6.5y median 6.3y
average tenure
16.8y
longest tenure
4
directors past 6 years
6 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
2
also govern a charity
1
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Other services 3Business services 2Hospitality 2Education 1Tech and media 1

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  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

Number05207019
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated16/08/2004
AddressHAVERHILL LEISURE CENTRE, EHRINGSHAUSEN WAY, HAVERHILL, SUFFOLK, CB9 0ER
Accounts next due31/12/2026
Accounts last made up31/03/2025

Industry (SIC)

93110 - Operation of sports facilities

Ownership - persons with significant control (4)


  • Mr Warren James Smyth ceased British
    significant influence or control
  • Mr David John Howells ceased British
    significant influence or control
  • Mrs Sarah Howard ceased British
    significant influence or control

Officers (38)

  • Wilson, Rebecca Charlotte Director · appointed 2026
  • Wright, William Anthony Director · appointed 2024
  • Vaughton, Kate Maris Director · appointed 2022
  • Mason, Rosemary Director · appointed 2021
  • Turnbull, John Director · appointed 2018
  • Mutum, Timothy Brian Director · appointed 2018
  • Mills, Marie Catherine Director · appointed 2018
  • Pope, Lynda Joanne Secretary · appointed 2014
  • Howard, Sarah Director · appointed 2009
  • Wales, Robert, Sir Former Director · appointed 2020 · resigned 2025
  • Wright, David John Former Director · appointed 2020 · resigned 2023
  • Burton, Simon Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2026
  • Wreathall, Lois Caroline Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2021
  • Saunders, Eloise Francis Diane Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2020
  • Preece, Anthony John Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2018
  • Greenfield, Anne Margaret Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2021
  • Wace, Rupert Orlando, Dr Former Director · appointed 2014 · resigned 2016
  • Craig, Gillian Elizabeth Former Secretary · appointed 2013 · resigned 2014
  • Hogg, Sally Victoria Former Director · appointed 2010 · resigned 2011
  • Austin, Selina Jane Former Director · appointed 2009 · resigned 2017
  • Verbrugge, Mark John Former Secretary · appointed 2009 · resigned 2013
  • Rayner, Michael Peter Former Director · appointed 2008 · resigned 2012
  • Clements, Terence Gerald Former Director · appointed 2007 · resigned 2020
  • Thomas, Iona Former Secretary · appointed 2006 · resigned 2009
  • Stevens, Jeffery, Councillor Former Director · appointed 2006 · resigned 2007
  • Wilson, Diane Helen Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2007
  • Armstrong, Eric Former Secretary · appointed 2005 · resigned 2006
  • Howells, David John Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2025
  • Phipps, Jacqueline Frances Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2010
  • Rushbrook, Geoffrey Allen, Councillor Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2006
  • Nicholls, Jeanette Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2005
  • Runnacles, Ian Charles Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2018
  • LAY, Howard Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2010
  • Bunch, Tina Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2008
  • Jones, Brian Richard Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2015
  • Jonker, Jan Willem Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2004
  • Paul, Sarah Jane Former Secretary · appointed 2004 · resigned 2005
  • Holden, David Christopher Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2004

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