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Cheltenham Lido Limited

Also known as: Sandford Lido Limited, Sandford Parks Lido

Sandford Lido Limited is incorporated to provide Sandford Lido in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents and visitors of Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Its activities during the period have related to the operation of Sandford Lido to enable people to enjoy Cheltenham's outdoor heated swimming pool.

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Activities & Mission

Sandford Lido Limited is incorporated to provide Sandford Lido in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents and visitors of Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Its activities during the period have related to the operation of Sandford Lido to enable people to enjoy Cheltenham's outdoor heated swimming pool.

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
£1,940,730
Latest Expenditure
£1,238,776

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £387,427
Charitable Activities £1,262,889
Other Trading £249,682
Investments £40,732
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,212,039
Raising Funds £26,737
Governance £11,861
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,940,730
£1,238,776£1,212,039£2,902,852£1,505,36056 / 0
2024
£1,506,996
£1,048,353£1,025,071£2,200,898£1,505,36053 / 20
2023
£1,513,577
£1,066,940£1,026,663£1,742,255£1,295,61856 / 0
2022
£1,282,076
£904,388£859,879£1,295,618£1,295,61850 / 0
2021
£1,271,607
£655,429£598,220£917,930£917,93054 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham Lido Limited

What does Cheltenham Lido Limited do?

Sandford Lido Limited is incorporated to provide Sandford Lido in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents and visitors of Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Its activities during the period have related to the operation of Sandford Lido to enable people to enjoy Cheltenham's outdoor heated swimming pool.

How much income did Cheltenham Lido Limited report in 2025?

Cheltenham Lido Limited reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cheltenham Lido Limited registered as a charity?

Cheltenham Lido Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 1996 as charity number 1052203. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Cheltenham Lido Limited?

Cheltenham Lido Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cheltenham Lido Limited operate?

Cheltenham Lido Limited operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cheltenham Lido Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Cheltenham Lido Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052203.

Details

Address
Sandford Parks Lido
Keynsham Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7PU
Registration Date
23 January 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052203
Charity Number
1052203

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Trustees

Richard Jones Chair
Amy Broomhall
Andrew Holding
Carole Billington-Wood
Elizabeth Chadwick
Ian Miller
Jerry Angrave
Joe Plews
Lindsey Ingle
Natasha Stonebridge
Timothy Simon Coolican

Also Known As

  • Sandford Lido Limited
  • Sandford Parks Lido

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30 July 2026
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