Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club
Analysis
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in February 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or saving of lives, 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 December 2025, Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club reported income of £76k and spending of £62k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £76k (+171%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 108%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tibshelf Village Hall (£76k), The Forgotten Angels (Tfa) (£76k) and Hope 4 Kidz (£76k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote, provide and organise:Surf Lifesaving training and qualifications in water safety, rescue, lifesaving, resuscitation and first aid;Activities that encourage fitness, teamwork, responsibility and excellence;Voluntary lifesaving, rescue services and water safety cover to the community and public at large;Lifesaving safety awareness and prevention of drowning information.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tibshelf Village Hall | Alfreton | £76k |
| The Forgotten Angels (Tfa) | West Midlands | £76k |
| Hope 4 Kidz | Tyne and Wear | £76k |
| Rosie's Rainbow Fund | Maidenhead | £76k |