East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited
Community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit the provision of facilities for playing sports, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Poole of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
Activities & Mission
Community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit the provision of facilities for playing sports, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Poole of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
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 24% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 59% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £548,450 | £275,388 | £275,388 | £1,079,544 | £1,073,780 | 1 / 100 |
| 2024 | £274,053 | £208,599 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £254,730 | £162,735 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2022 | £233,403 | £138,622 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2021 | £179,755 | £107,694 | 0 / 160 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited
What does East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited do?
Community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit the provision of facilities for playing sports, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Poole of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
How much income did East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited report in 2025?
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited reported total income of £548k and reported expenditure of £275k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited?
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited has a program ratio of 50.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited registered as a charity?
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2017 as charity number 1171297. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited?
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited operate?
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited operates in Poole, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited a registered charity?
Yes — East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171297.
Details
Salterns Road
POOLE
BH14 8BL
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