Barnstondale Centre
Inclusive outdoor education and activity centre on the Wirral, Merseyside. We deliver skills-focused learning through activities such as climbing, abseiling, archery, target shooting, team-building, orienteering, bushcraft and residential stays for schools, disability and community groups, building confidence, resilience and environmental awareness.
Activities & Mission
Inclusive outdoor education and activity centre on the Wirral, Merseyside. We deliver skills-focused learning through activities such as climbing, abseiling, archery, target shooting, team-building, orienteering, bushcraft and residential stays for schools, disability and community groups, building confidence, resilience and environmental awareness.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £876,781 | £823,084 | £811,227 | £1,088,959 | £294,242 | 33 / 10 |
| 2024 | £828,476 | £766,448 | £753,522 | £1,035,262 | £190,085 | 28 / 10 |
| 2023 | £886,408 | £892,547 | £869,110 | £973,234 | £232,698 | 34 / 40 |
| 2021 | £561,230 | £611,121 | £608,913 | £979,373 | £156,962 | 28 / 0 |
| 2020 | £403,476 | £487,129 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barnstondale Centre
What does Barnstondale Centre do?
Inclusive outdoor education and activity centre on the Wirral, Merseyside. We deliver skills-focused learning through activities such as climbing, abseiling, archery, target shooting, team-building, orienteering, bushcraft and residential stays for schools, disability and community groups, building confidence, resilience and environmental awareness.
How much income did Barnstondale Centre report in 2025?
Barnstondale Centre reported total income of £877k and reported expenditure of £823k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barnstondale Centre?
Barnstondale Centre has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Barnstondale Centre registered as a charity?
Barnstondale Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2001 as charity number 1087502. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Barnstondale Centre?
Barnstondale Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barnstondale Centre operate?
Barnstondale Centre operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barnstondale Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Barnstondale Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087502.
Details
Storeton Lane
Barnston
WIRRAL
CH61 1BX
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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