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The Adventure Learning Charity

Also known as: Adventure Learning Foundation Ltd, Alf

Provision of outdoor and indoor activities to further outdoor education and recreation for children, young people and the wider public in the South East of England.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of outdoor and indoor activities to further outdoor education and recreation for children, young people and the wider public in the South East of England.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,270,198
Latest Expenditure
£1,229,059

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £121,269
Charitable Activities £1,148,512
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £417

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,229,059
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,250
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 2019.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2019
£1,270,198
£1,229,059£1,229,059-£434,190£035 / 0
2018
£1,492,918
£1,404,104£1,404,104-£475,329£037 / 0
2017
£1,510,193
£1,483,095£1,483,095-£564,143-£564,14339 / 0
2016
£1,521,476
£1,589,838£1,589,838-£591,242-£591,24240 / 0
2015
£968,425
£1,240,666£1,232,766-£522,879£020 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Adventure Learning Charity

What does The Adventure Learning Charity do?

Provision of outdoor and indoor activities to further outdoor education and recreation for children, young people and the wider public in the South East of England.

How much income did The Adventure Learning Charity report in 2019?

The Adventure Learning Charity reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2019, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Adventure Learning Charity?

The Adventure Learning Charity has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Adventure Learning Charity registered as a charity?

The Adventure Learning Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2013 as charity number 1154858. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Adventure Learning Charity?

The Adventure Learning Charity 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 The Adventure Learning Charity operate?

The Adventure Learning Charity operates across 9 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Adventure Learning Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Adventure Learning Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154858.

Details

Address
Buckinghamshire Green Park Centre
Green Park
Aston Clinton
AYLESBURY
HP22 5NE
Registration Date
4 December 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042510
Charity Number
1154858

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Trustees

Steve Bowles

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Adventure Learning Foundation Ltd
  • Alf

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