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Beccles Lido Limited

Also known as: Bll

The charity operates a heated, open-air swimming pool for 15 weeks of the year (end-May to mid-September) and, in February 2012, acquired the freehold of Beccles' Public Hall & Theatre. Both facilities provide the community with, in the case of the pool, healthy outdoor activity and for the Public Hall, a place where the community can meet and enjoy theatrical and other entertainments.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operates a heated, open-air swimming pool for 15 weeks of the year (end-May to mid-September) and, in February 2012, acquired the freehold of Beccles' Public Hall & Theatre. Both facilities provide the community with, in the case of the pool, healthy outdoor activity and for the Public Hall, a place where the community can meet and enjoy theatrical and other entertainments.

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

Latest Income
£1,094,871
Latest Expenditure
£1,109,499

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £177,906
Charitable Activities £628,010
Other Trading £247,877
Investments £2,361
Other Income £38,717

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £949,721
Raising Funds £159,778
Governance £34,277
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,094,871
£1,109,499£949,721£351,354£205,28132 / 30
2024
£779,274
£839,692£808,953£365,982£256,73635 / 30
2023
£729,359
£794,687£744,074£426,400£330,16137 / 30
2022
£690,183
£597,656£570,713£491,728£65,03838 / 40
2021
£545,376
£568,440£524,504£399,201£219,07325 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beccles Lido Limited

What does Beccles Lido Limited do?

The charity operates a heated, open-air swimming pool for 15 weeks of the year (end-May to mid-September) and, in February 2012, acquired the freehold of Beccles' Public Hall & Theatre. Both facilities provide the community with, in the case of the pool, healthy outdoor activity and for the Public Hall, a place where the community can meet and enjoy theatrical and other entertainments.

How much income did Beccles Lido Limited report in 2025?

Beccles Lido Limited reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Beccles Lido Limited?

Beccles Lido Limited has a program ratio of 86.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Beccles Lido Limited registered as a charity?

Beccles Lido Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 2009 as charity number 1132102. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Beccles Lido Limited?

Beccles Lido Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beccles Lido Limited operate?

Beccles Lido Limited operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beccles Lido Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Beccles Lido Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132102.

Details

Address
10 London Road
BECCLES
Suffolk
NR34 9NH
Registration Date
13 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003163
Charity Number
1132102

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Trustees

David Stephen Howson
Dr Jonathan Francis Cornwall PHD
Lee Johnson
Nina Pakenham
Susan Jane Robinson
SUZANNE GIBBONS
Tzigane Woolner

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bll

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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