Swim Torquay Limited
Analysis
Swim Torquay Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Torquay. It was registered in April 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 company (Companies House number 01214211). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Swim Torquay Limited reported income of £481k and spending of £431k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £286k to £481k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Swim Torquay Limited sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beverley Cherry Tree Community Centre (£481k), David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation (£482k) and Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity (£481k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Running a swimming pool, teaching swimming to all ages and abilities, provision of water based exersize classes.Promotion of swimming as a sport. Promotion of sporting activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley Cherry Tree Community Centre | Beverley | £481k |
| David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation | London | £482k |
| Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity | Pembrokeshire | £481k |
| Sporting Khalsa Community Facilities Limited | West Midlands | £482k |