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The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa)

Promote participation in aquatics and increase confidence in swimming by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, removing barriers to inclusion. Enable greater diversity across the aquatic sector, and increase awareness of water safety and of swimming as a life saving skill, ensuring that opportunities within swimming and aquatics are open and accessible to all communities.

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Activities & Mission

Promote participation in aquatics and increase confidence in swimming by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, removing barriers to inclusion. Enable greater diversity across the aquatic sector, and increase awareness of water safety and of swimming as a life saving skill, ensuring that opportunities within swimming and aquatics are open and accessible to all communities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£544,352
Latest Expenditure
£514,059

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £30,055
Charitable Activities £513,325
Other Trading £0
Investments £972
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £514,059
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,400
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.

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
£544,352
£514,059£514,059£198,001£105,1030 / 6
2024
£598,159
£527,333£527,333£167,710£120,7395 / 6
2023
£506,282
£460,794£460,753£96,884£29,1234 / 4
2022
£462,246
£426,9390 / 4
2021
£90,944
£71,0670 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa)

What does The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) do?

Promote participation in aquatics and increase confidence in swimming by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, removing barriers to inclusion. Enable greater diversity across the aquatic sector, and increase awareness of water safety and of swimming as a life saving skill, ensuring that opportunities within swimming and aquatics are open and accessible to all communities.

How much income did The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) report in 2025?

The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) reported total income of £544k and reported expenditure of £514k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) registered as a charity?

The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2021 as charity number 1193374. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa)?

The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) operate?

The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) a registered charity?

Yes — The Black Swimming Association (the Bsa) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193374.

Details

Address
71-75 SHELTON STREET
COVENT GARDEN
LONDON
WC2H 9JQ
Registration Date
2 February 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5167255
Charity Number
1193374

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Trustees

Alice Dearing
David James Wightman
William Michael Barkway

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30 July 2026
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