Metheringham Swimming Pool
Analysis
Metheringham Swimming Pool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Metheringham Swimming Pool reported income of £87k and spending of £89k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £87k (+445%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Metheringham Swimming Pool sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ex Rotary Club of Skipton Craven (£87k), Africa Christian Teaching Services (£87k) and The Cazenove Charitable Trust (£87k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Metheringham Swimming Pool is an Open Air Pool operating from May to September. It is entirely run by volunteers for the benefit of people in the local and wider community. It is open to people of all ages to promote healthy exercise through swimming. Activities include Open Swims, Swimming Lessons for children and adults. Exercise classes (eg Zumba), Adult only swims and Private Bookings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ex Rotary Club of Skipton Craven | Keighley | £87k |
| Africa Christian Teaching Services | Crewe | £87k |
| The Cazenove Charitable Trust | London | £87k |
| Swansea Community Workshops | Swansea | £87k |