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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £847,931 | £158,925 | £67,710 | £877,763 | £0 | 0 / 24 |
| 2024 | £151,096 | £143,712 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £144,264 | £142,566 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £147,516 | £119,946 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £153,855 | £88,518 | 0 / 3 |
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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.
How efficient is Bedford Sports Foundation?
Bedford Sports Foundation has a program ratio of 8.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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