Pells Pool Community Association
Analysis
Pells Pool Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in May 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04192222). It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Pells Pool Community Association reported income of £343k and spending of £313k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £221k to £343k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Pells Pool Community Association sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Greater Manchester East County Scout Council (£342k), City of Southampton Swimming Club (£343k) and Bexhill Youth and Community Association (£342k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
PPCA manages the Pells open-air swimming pool in Lewes on behalf of the community; the oldest, public, open-air, freshwater swimming pool in continuous use in the UK . Built in 1860, the pool opens from late April to late November and measures 25 x 50 yards. It is much appreciated and well supported by the community. The charity raises funds to renovate and improve pool equipment and facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester East County Scout Council | Cheshire | £342k |
| City of Southampton Swimming Club | Southampton | £343k |
| Bexhill Youth and Community Association | Bexhill-On-Sea | £342k |
| Norfolk Park | Sheffield | £344k |