Friends of Bude Sea Pool
Analysis
Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in July 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07630060). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Friends of Bude Sea Pool reported income of £254k and spending of £233k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £173k to £254k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of Bude Sea Pool sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Adopt a Potter Limited (£253k), Tavaziva Dance (£254k) and Abbey Lawn Trust (£253k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Friends of Bude Sea Pool is a not-for-profit community group. We aim to preserve, improve and enhance the historic Sea Pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall, as an amenity for the benefit, health and enjoyment of the community and visitors to the town. Activities include fund-raising and future management/development of the pool
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a Potter Limited | London | £253k |
| Tavaziva Dance | London | £254k |
| Abbey Lawn Trust | Gloucester | £253k |
| Derby Book Festival | Derby | £254k |