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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.

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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

Latest Income
£1,192,673
Latest Expenditure
£1,223,970

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,146
Charitable Activities £1,001,339
Other Trading £154,458
Investments £22,730
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,049,915
Raising Funds £174,055
Governance £26,293
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
£1,192,673
£1,223,970£1,049,915£516,675£85,00034 / 52
2024
£987,721
£968,056£939,260£468,618£128,00023 / 50
2023
£968,536
£1,007,024£982,485£450,367£121,00025 / 54
2022
£986,309
£978,940£955,294£489,254£123,00031 / 60
2021
£812,305
£794,912£754,128£484,697£117,00025 / 15

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 2025?

Bf Adventure reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 11 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

Address
GOODYGRANE ACTIVITY CENTRE
HALVASSO
LONGDOWNS
PENRYN
CORNWALL
Registration Date
7 October 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3943164
Charity Number
1071862

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Trustees

David Wingham
DEBORAH GILLIAN OSBORNE
Heidi Glenister
HILARY JANE BEECHEY
Jason Mitchell
Jason Phillips
John Henry Maples
Jonathan Angilley
LAURENCE OSBORNE
Sarah Corbridge
Simon Tregoning

Also Known As

  • The Bishops Forum
  • Sportlink
  • The Bishop's Forum Youth Activity Centres

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30 July 2026
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