Saltdean Lido Trust

The Trust's current activities are primarily concerned with fundraising towards the restoration of the building known as "Saltdean Lido".

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Activities & Mission

The Trust's current activities are primarily concerned with fundraising towards the restoration of the building known as "Saltdean Lido".

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

Brighton And Hove

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,292,862

Latest Expenditure

£1,431,933

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 1.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 £12,216

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £2,275,565

Investments £5,081

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,191

Raising Funds £216

Governance £10,814

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,413,526

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024	£2,292,862	£1,431,933	£18,191	£9,075,653	£9,075,653	9 / 99
2023	£95,524	£208,144				0 / 65
2022	£30,699	£28,550				0 / 40
2021	£30,699	£28,550				0 / 40
2020	£310,514	£6,575				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Saltdean Lido Trust

What does Saltdean Lido Trust do?

The Trust's current activities are primarily concerned with fundraising towards the restoration of the building known as "Saltdean Lido".

How much income did Saltdean Lido Trust report in 2024?

Saltdean Lido Trust reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Saltdean Lido Trust?

Saltdean Lido Trust has a program ratio of 0.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Saltdean Lido Trust registered as a charity?

Saltdean Lido Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2017 as charity number 1173503. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Saltdean Lido Trust?

Saltdean Lido Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Saltdean Lido Trust operate?

Saltdean Lido Trust operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Saltdean Lido Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Saltdean Lido Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173503.