Bf Adventure
Also known as: The Bishops Forum, Sportlink, The Bishop's Forum Youth Activity Centres
We are an outdoor education centre supporting the Cornish community since 1989. Using activity programmes, we focus on children who are not in education, employment or training or are at risk of disengagement. We help them to gain the confidence and skills needed to build a brighter future. We also offer programmes for people with disabilities and other individuals with additional support needs.
Activities & Mission
We are an outdoor education centre supporting the Cornish community since 1989. Using activity programmes, we focus on children who are not in education, employment or training or are at risk of disengagement. We help them to gain the confidence and skills needed to build a brighter future. We also offer programmes for people with disabilities and other individuals with additional support needs.
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 Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £987,721 | £968,056 | £939,260 | £468,618 | £128,000 | 23 / 50 |
| 2023 | £968,536 | £1,007,024 | £982,485 | £450,367 | £121,000 | 25 / 54 |
| 2022 | £986,309 | £978,940 | £955,294 | £489,254 | £123,000 | 31 / 60 |
| 2021 | £812,305 | £794,912 | £754,128 | £484,697 | £117,000 | 25 / 15 |
| 2020 | £689,690 | £684,050 | £647,354 | £462,472 | £36,000 | 25 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bf Adventure
What does Bf Adventure do?
We are an outdoor education centre supporting the Cornish community since 1989. Using activity programmes, we focus on children who are not in education, employment or training or are at risk of disengagement. We help them to gain the confidence and skills needed to build a brighter future. We also offer programmes for people with disabilities and other individuals with additional support needs.
How much income did Bf Adventure report in 2024?
Bf Adventure reported total income of £988k and reported expenditure of £968k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bf Adventure?
Bf Adventure has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bf Adventure registered as a charity?
Bf Adventure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1998 as charity number 1071862. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Bf Adventure?
Bf Adventure is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bf Adventure operate?
Bf Adventure operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bf Adventure a registered charity?
Yes — Bf Adventure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071862.
Details
HALVASSO
LONGDOWNS
PENRYN
CORNWALL
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Also Known As
- The Bishops Forum
- Sportlink
- The Bishop's Forum Youth Activity Centres
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated