Activities & Mission
Arts,Sport, Leisure and Cultural Trust
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 42% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £48,114,942 | £47,126,420 | £44,073,223 | £2,848,922 | £2,708,042 | 1483 / 9 |
| 2024 | £47,419,158 | £46,628,618 | £43,454,890 | £1,860,400 | £1,723,839 | 1404 / 5 |
| 2023 | £42,388,944 | £41,819,769 | £39,005,800 | £1,069,860 | £942,626 | 1325 / 8 |
| 2022 | £34,287,388 | £33,786,705 | £31,776,202 | £500,685 | £380,038 | 1325 / 26 |
| 2021 | £18,216,279 | £20,652,740 | £19,773,514 | £1 | £0 | 1517 / 31 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bh Live
What does Bh Live do?
Arts,Sport, Leisure and Cultural Trust
How much income did Bh Live report in 2025?
Bh Live reported total income of £48.11m and reported expenditure of £47.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bh Live?
Bh Live has a program ratio of 91.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bh Live registered as a charity?
Bh Live was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2010 as charity number 1138311. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Bh Live?
Bh Live 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 Bh Live operate?
Bh Live operates across 4 areas: Bournemouth, Croydon, Dorset and Portsmouth City.
Is Bh Live a registered charity?
Yes — Bh Live is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138311.
Details
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BOURNEMOUTH
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated