Liquidator appointed for the bankrupt charity which ran leisure centres in Lincoln
Any equipment or other assets in the leisure centres owned by the charity will be sold to raise money
A liquidator has been appointed for the bankrupt charity which ran Lincoln’s leisure centres.
Active Nation, which was responsible for Yarborough and Birchwood leisure centres, collapsed in April due to rising energy costs.
Stockport-based company Beesley Corporate Recovery has been appointed to handle the charity’s insolvency process.
Anyone who believes they are owed money by Active Nation should contact [email protected].
Any equipment or other assets in the leisure centres owned by the charity will be sold to raise money.
The Charity Commission, an independent regulator, says it is still looking into concerns about the charity, although this isn’t a sign of wrongdoing.
A spokeswoman said: “We continue to assess concerns about the governance and financial management of Active Nation Limited as part of an ongoing regulatory compliance case. We are engaging with the charity’s trustees to gather more information.”
Active Nation issued a statement at the time of the closure saying:
“Due to the ongoing utility crisis and the challenges it has created, Active Nation has made the difficult decision to close Yarborough Leisure Centre and the Birchwood Leisure Centre, effective Wednesday, April 2nd.
“After discussion with the City of Lincoln Council, we regret to inform you that no alternative providers have been identified for transferring services, which means the centres will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
“We are deeply disappointed by this outcome and would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all Lincoln residents for your support since 2007. It has been an honour to serve this community, and we are truly grateful for the trust and loyalty you have shown us over the years.
“Once again, thank you for being such an integral part of our journey.”