Woburn Lido
Analysis
Woburn Lido is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woburn. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Woburn Lido reported income of £197k and spending of £197k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £138k to £197k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Woburn Lido sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dawdon Youth and Community Centre (£197k), Prees Cricket and Recreation Club (£197k) and Chaverim Youth Organisation (£197k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To manage and operate the Lido and open air swimming pool known as Woburn Lido. Open all year for the benefit, health and well being of the residents of Woburn and surrounding areas with May to September Summer Season having full pool heating, and the remainder of the year for adult only Cold Water Swimming,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dawdon Youth and Community Centre | Seaham | £197k |
| Prees Cricket and Recreation Club | Shropshire | £197k |
| Chaverim Youth Organisation | London | £197k |
| Bedwellty House and Park | Gwent | £198k |