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Bedford Sports Foundation

Promote sport and recreational activities by providing facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the general public.

Activities & Mission

Promote sport and recreational activities by providing facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the general public.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£847,931
Latest Expenditure
£158,925

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 42.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £724,762
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £123,169
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £67,710
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £91,215

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£847,931
£158,925£67,710£877,763£00 / 24
2024
£151,096
£143,7120 / 8
2023
£144,264
£142,5660 / 12
2022
£147,516
£119,9460 / 12
2021
£153,855
£88,5180 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bedford Sports Foundation

What does Bedford Sports Foundation do?

Promote sport and recreational activities by providing facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the general public.

How much income did Bedford Sports Foundation report in 2025?

Bedford Sports Foundation reported total income of £848k and reported expenditure of £159k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bedford Sports Foundation registered as a charity?

Bedford Sports Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1996 as charity number 1052843. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Bedford Sports Foundation?

Bedford Sports Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bedford Sports Foundation operate?

Bedford Sports Foundation operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

Is Bedford Sports Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Bedford Sports Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052843.

Details

Address
BEDFORD SPORTS & HOCKEY CENTRE
THE PAVILION
CHESTER ROAD
BEDFORD
MK40 4HL
Registration Date
9 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052843
Charity Number
1052843

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Trustees

AMANDA BROOKES
BRENDAN MCNULTY
Matthew Charles Riley

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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