Bison In The Community
1) The preservation and protection of good health and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through sport and physical fitness.2) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people3) To relieve the needs of people with disabilities as the trustees shall determine.
Activities & Mission
1) The preservation and protection of good health and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through sport and physical fitness.2) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people3) To relieve the needs of people with disabilities as the trustees shall determine.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% 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 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,738,085 | £11,664,550 | £10,120,765 | £5,743,943 | £5,743,943 | 262 / 50 |
| 2023 | £12,187,840 | £10,611,217 | £10,090,703 | £5,670,408 | £5,670,408 | 232 / 30 |
| 2022 | £11,529,544 | £8,979,341 | £8,979,341 | £4,093,785 | £0 | 214 / 52 |
| 2021 | £6,057,209 | £4,535,770 | £4,535,770 | £1,543,582 | £0 | 156 / 15 |
| 2020 | £1,518,018 | £1,515,539 | £1,515,539 | £22,143 | £0 | 49 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bison In The Community
What does Bison In The Community do?
1) The preservation and protection of good health and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through sport and physical fitness.2) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people3) To relieve the needs of people with disabilities as the trustees shall determine.
How much income did Bison In The Community report in 2024?
Bison In The Community reported total income of £11.74m and reported expenditure of £11.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bison In The Community?
Bison In The Community has a program ratio of 86.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bison In The Community registered as a charity?
Bison In The Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2012 as charity number 1149297. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Bison In The Community?
Bison In The Community is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bison In The Community operate?
Bison In The Community operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bison In The Community a registered charity?
Yes — Bison In The Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149297.
Details
Walsall Road
Muckley Corner
LICHFIELD
Staffordshire
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- 14 May 2026
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