Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps
Analysis
Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and amateur sport, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps reported income of £48k and spending of £54k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £16k to £48k (+200%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 140%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bart's City Life Saver (£48k), The National Federation of Sub-Postmasters Benevolent Fund (£48k) and Caister Community Support (£48k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the saving of lives, whether by prevention or rescue, for the public benefit by promoting water safety in all aspects of water activities. To assist members by offering support in undertaking operational patrol, rescue and competitive lifesaving activities, providing opportunities to acquire, maintain and improve lifeguarding and lifesaving skills, qualifications and physical fitness.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bart's City Life Saver | London | £48k |
| The National Federation of Sub-Postmasters Benevolent Fund | West Sussex | £48k |
| Caister Community Support | Great Yarmouth | £48k |
| Noonan Syndrome Association | Lancashire | £48k |