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Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens)

Also known as: Marlens, Marine Lake Enthusiasts

Marlens looks after Clevedon Marine Lake on the North Somerset coast. It engages the community in using and caring for the lake, maintaining public access and improving the amenities.

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Activities & Mission

Marlens looks after Clevedon Marine Lake on the North Somerset coast. It engages the community in using and caring for the lake, maintaining public access and improving the amenities.

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
£122,327
Latest Expenditure
£119,858

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.0%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£122,327
£119,8580 / 40
2024
£46,802
£49,4130 / 40
2023
£43,317
£35,1120 / 40
2022
£86,102
£57,2530 / 40
2021
£38,440
£17,9290 / 40

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Frequently asked questions about Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens)

What does Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) do?

Marlens looks after Clevedon Marine Lake on the North Somerset coast. It engages the community in using and caring for the lake, maintaining public access and improving the amenities.

How much income did Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) report in 2025?

Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) reported total income of £122k and reported expenditure of £120k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) registered as a charity?

Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2014 as charity number 1156426. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens)?

Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sarah Anne Swash. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) operate?

Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) operates in North Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) a registered charity?

Yes — Marine Lake Enthusiasts (marlens) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156426.

Details

Address
c/o Newsham Hanson
Edinburgh House
1-5 Bellevue Road
Clevedon
North Somerset
BS21 7NP
Registration Date
28 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042147
Charity Number
1156426

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Trustees

Dr Sarah Anne Swash Chair
Donna Littleton
Helen Victoria Sharp
Laura Emma Kate Nesbitt
Lilyblue Southam
Michael Charles Perrott
Myles David Podmore
Timothy Julian Clouter
Tracey Bishop

Also Known As

  • Marlens
  • Marine Lake Enthusiasts

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