Morecambe Bay Partnership
Analysis
Morecambe Bay Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Morecambe Bay Partnership reported income of £631k and spending of £546k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £362k to £631k (+74%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Morecambe Bay Partnership sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Frantic Theatre Company Ltd (£630k), Brighter Sound Ltd (£632k) and Unity Theatre (£630k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 86%, charitable activities 10% and investments 3.8%. Charitable activities took 91% of spending and raising funds 7.6%. Reserves of £150k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 86%
- Charitable activities 10%
- Investments 3.8%
In the charity's own words
Morecambe Bay Partnership celebrates and encourages greater understanding and enjoyment of the Bay area's natural, cultural and historic assets; conserves the unique wildlife, culture and heritage; connects people with their place and with one another to improve their quality of life; and collaborates with key partners and the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Frantic Theatre Company Ltd | London | £630k |
| Brighter Sound Ltd | Manchester | £632k |
| Unity Theatre | Liverpool | £630k |
| Artis Community/Cymuned Ltd | RCT | £633k |