Brightlingsea Lido

Brightlingsea Lido is an historic outdoor swimming pool providing seasonal recreational facilities to the people of Brightlingsea, the surrounding area and to the general public.

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Activities & Mission

Brightlingsea Lido is an historic outdoor swimming pool providing seasonal recreational facilities to the people of Brightlingsea, the surrounding area and to the general public.

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£231,910

Latest Expenditure

£166,713

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 71.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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	Staff
2025	£231,910	£166,713	0 / 60
2024	£176,959	£182,423	0 / 45
2023	£258,751	£187,228	0 / 45
2022	£182,938	£180,246	0 / 45
2021	£63,090	£30,803	0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Brightlingsea Lido

What does Brightlingsea Lido do?

Brightlingsea Lido is an historic outdoor swimming pool providing seasonal recreational facilities to the people of Brightlingsea, the surrounding area and to the general public.

How much income did Brightlingsea Lido report in 2025?

Brightlingsea Lido reported total income of £232k and reported expenditure of £167k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brightlingsea Lido registered as a charity?

Brightlingsea Lido was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2018 as charity number 1178539. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Brightlingsea Lido?

Brightlingsea Lido is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brightlingsea Lido operate?

Brightlingsea Lido operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Brightlingsea Lido a registered charity?

Yes — Brightlingsea Lido is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178539.