Bourne United Charities

To provide Almshouses, open spaces for the public and to provide relief in need; all in the Parish of Bourne, Lincolnshire

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Activities & Mission

To provide Almshouses, open spaces for the public and to provide relief in need; all in the Parish of Bourne, Lincolnshire

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

Lincolnshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,383,292

Latest Expenditure

£1,045,875

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Facilities 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 £1,244

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,376,061

Other Income £5,987

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £897,155

Raising Funds £148,720

Governance £148,720

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.

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	£1,383,292	£1,045,875	£897,155	£33,608,897	£2,796,906	7 / 0
2023	£1,300,295	£878,621	£764,697	£33,287,339	£880,000	5 / 0
2022	£0	£0				0 / 0
2021	£0	£0				0 / 0
2020	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bourne United Charities

What does Bourne United Charities do?

To provide Almshouses, open spaces for the public and to provide relief in need; all in the Parish of Bourne, Lincolnshire

How much income did Bourne United Charities report in 2024?

Bourne United Charities reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bourne United Charities?

Bourne United Charities has a program ratio of 64.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bourne United Charities registered as a charity?

Bourne United Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2019 as charity number 1183638. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Bourne United Charities?

Bourne United Charities is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bourne United Charities operate?

Bourne United Charities operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bourne United Charities a registered charity?

Yes — Bourne United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183638.