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Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth

This land is held as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

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Activities & Mission

This land is held as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the 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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,078,639
Latest Expenditure
£1,810,596

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 156.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £391,178
Charitable Activities £520,510
Other Trading £166,951
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,683,331
Raising Funds £127,265
Governance £9,000
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
£1,078,639
£1,810,596£1,683,331£27,525,074£00 / 12
2024
£1,045,335
£1,751,932£1,591,839£22,068,200£00 / 12
2023
£1,351,642
£1,979,128£1,787,684£21,951,159£00 / 12
2022
£1,238,943
£1,238,489£1,031,526£21,081,412£00 / 12
2021
£711,745
£711,745£600,345£17,207,746£00 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth

What does Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth do?

This land is held as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

How much income did Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth report in 2025?

Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth?

Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth has a program ratio of 156.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth registered as a charity?

Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 1988 as charity number 299739. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth?

Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth operate?

Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth operates in Bournemouth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth a registered charity?

Yes — Lower Central Gardens Bournemouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299739.

Details

Address
BCP Council
Civic Centre
Bourne Avenue
BOURNEMOUTH
BH2 6DY
Registration Date
26 July 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299739
Charity Number
299739

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