Poole Bay Archers
Analysis
Poole Bay Archers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 54 Markham Avenue. It was registered in April 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Poole Bay Archers reported income of £11k and spending of £7,796, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from November 2024 to November 2025, income fell from £18k to £11k (-36%), an average of -36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income dropped by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Poole Bay Archers sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Alconbury Church of England School (FACES) (£11k), 40th Hartlepool Scout Group (£11k) and 1st Briercliffe (St James) Scout Group (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of archery facilities and opportunities in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas: to promote community participation in healthy recreation and the advancement of the amateur sport of archery in all its forms, except bowhunting and crossbows.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Alconbury Church of England School (FACES) | Huntingdon | £11k |
| 40th Hartlepool Scout Group | Hartlepool | £11k |
| 1st Briercliffe (St James) Scout Group | Lancashire | £11k |
| Wombleton Sports and Recreation Club | York | £11k |