Colwick Park Lifeguards
Analysis
Colwick Park Lifeguards is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in April 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Colwick Park Lifeguards reported income of £32k and spending of £21k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £35k to £32k (-11%), an average of -3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Colwick Park Lifeguards sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Blue Skye Thinking (£32k), Bear Force (£32k) and The Ab David Charity (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Delivering lifeguarding, water safety, and rescue services to communities and events throughout the UK, ensuring the safe enjoyment of water for all. Educating the public in water safety and lifesaving skills through the delivery of training courses and opportunities to learn. Operating a fleet of boats, vehicles, equipment, managed by a diverse team of experienced water safety volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Skye Thinking | Oxford | £32k |
| Bear Force | Stoke-on-Trent | £32k |
| The Ab David Charity | Cambridge | £32k |
| Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre | Devon | £32k |