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Birtley Community Aquatic Centre

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre (BCAC) Charitable Incorporated Organisation was established to achieve a community asset transfer for Birtley Swimming Centre from Gateshead Council, enabling the delivery of swimming and associated activities to the community which will promote physical fitness and mental health. We plan to reopen the pool in September 2024 if we can raise the required funds

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Activities & Mission

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre (BCAC) Charitable Incorporated Organisation was established to achieve a community asset transfer for Birtley Swimming Centre from Gateshead Council, enabling the delivery of swimming and associated activities to the community which will promote physical fitness and mental health. We plan to reopen the pool in September 2024 if we can raise the required funds

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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
£582,867
Latest Expenditure
£601,952

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,015
Charitable Activities £507,623
Other Trading £54,229
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £601,952
Raising Funds £0
Governance £600
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£582,867
£601,952£601,952£38,785£38,78530 / 17
2025
£437,217
£379,3470 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birtley Community Aquatic Centre

What does Birtley Community Aquatic Centre do?

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre (BCAC) Charitable Incorporated Organisation was established to achieve a community asset transfer for Birtley Swimming Centre from Gateshead Council, enabling the delivery of swimming and associated activities to the community which will promote physical fitness and mental health. We plan to reopen the pool in September 2024 if we can raise the required funds

How much income did Birtley Community Aquatic Centre report in 2026?

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre reported total income of £583k and reported expenditure of £602k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birtley Community Aquatic Centre registered as a charity?

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2023 as charity number 1205924. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Birtley Community Aquatic Centre?

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Yvonne Probert. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birtley Community Aquatic Centre operate?

Birtley Community Aquatic Centre operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birtley Community Aquatic Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Birtley Community Aquatic Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1205924.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 November 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5227375
Charity Number
1205924

Trustees

Yvonne Probert Chair
Anne Atkinson
DEAN LESLIE Cox
Graham John Fuery BEM
Jacqueline Mowbray
Matthew Paul Grant ACA
Rebecca Louise Scott
Susan Alexander
Tracy Susan Green

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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