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Blackwell Adventure

PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS, GIRL GUIDES AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS BOTH VOLUNTARY AND STATUTORY. PROVIDE SIMILAR ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WITHIN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND PROVIDE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO ADULTS.

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS, GIRL GUIDES AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS BOTH VOLUNTARY AND STATUTORY. PROVIDE SIMILAR ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WITHIN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND PROVIDE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO ADULTS.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,498,233
Latest Expenditure
£1,579,594

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £27,250
Charitable Activities £1,459,803
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,762
Other Income £6,418

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,579,594
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,750
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,498,233
£1,579,594£1,579,594£661,816£038 / 20
2023
£1,436,383
£1,376,095£1,376,095£743,177£033 / 20
2022
£1,307,469
£1,266,363£1,266,363£682,889£252,49035 / 10
2021
£885,826
£763,128£763,128£641,783£230,50523 / 10
2020
£645,494
£532,766£532,766£519,085£194,13215 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackwell Adventure

What does Blackwell Adventure do?

PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES FOR SCOUTS, GIRL GUIDES AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS BOTH VOLUNTARY AND STATUTORY. PROVIDE SIMILAR ACTIVITIES TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WITHIN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND PROVIDE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO ADULTS.

How much income did Blackwell Adventure report in 2024?

Blackwell Adventure reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackwell Adventure?

Blackwell Adventure has a program ratio of 105.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackwell Adventure registered as a charity?

Blackwell Adventure was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2007 as charity number 1121161. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Blackwell Adventure?

Blackwell Adventure is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL RAYMOND FENNELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackwell Adventure operate?

Blackwell Adventure operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Dudley, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Is Blackwell Adventure a registered charity?

Yes — Blackwell Adventure is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121161.

Details

Address
Blackwell Court
Agmore Road
Blackwell
Bromsgrove
B60 1PX
Registration Date
11 October 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031114
Charity Number
1121161

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Trustees

PAUL RAYMOND FENNELL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander David Harverson
Andrew Keith Lloyd
ANTHONY GEORGE SPINKS
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID ANTHONY ALLEN
Tracey Denise James

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