Bourne United Charities
Analysis
Bourne United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bourne. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, accommodation/housing and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bourne United Charities reported income of £1.4m and spending of £1.1m, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Bourne United Charities sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Key Unlocking Futures Ltd (£1.4m), Swindon Town FC Community Foundation (£1.4m) and Newent Association for the Disabled (£1.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 97% and charitable activities 2.9%. Charitable activities took 68% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £3.3m would cover about 31 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 2.9%
- Investments 97%
In the charity's own words
To provide Almshouses, open spaces for the public and to provide relief in need; all in the Parish of Bourne, Lincolnshire
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Key Unlocking Futures Ltd | Lancashire | £1.4m |
| Swindon Town FC Community Foundation | Swindon | £1.4m |
| Newent Association for the Disabled | Newent | £1.4m |
| The Baked Bean Charity | London | £1.4m |