The Parks Foundation
Also known as: Bournemouth Parks Foundation
The Parks Foundation provides and enhances the facilities and equipping of parks and green spaces within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for the benefit of the community. The Parks Foundation also aims to advance public education in subjects related to parks and green spaces, and to provide leisure and recreation facilities supporting social welfare.
Activities & Mission
The Parks Foundation provides and enhances the facilities and equipping of parks and green spaces within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for the benefit of the community. The Parks Foundation also aims to advance public education in subjects related to parks and green spaces, and to provide leisure and recreation facilities supporting social welfare.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £534,720 | £539,469 | £539,386 | £345,281 | £345,281 | 14 / 306 |
| 2024 | £610,692 | £506,366 | £504,865 | £350,033 | £350,033 | 12 / 306 |
| 2023 | £342,941 | £608,874 | 0 / 79 | |||
| 2022 | £642,569 | £888,438 | £888,438 | £544,301 | £180,121 | 13 / 52 |
| 2021 | £889,914 | £496,162 | £496,112 | £790,170 | £120,861 | 8 / 53 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Parks Foundation
What does The Parks Foundation do?
The Parks Foundation provides and enhances the facilities and equipping of parks and green spaces within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for the benefit of the community. The Parks Foundation also aims to advance public education in subjects related to parks and green spaces, and to provide leisure and recreation facilities supporting social welfare.
How much income did The Parks Foundation report in 2025?
The Parks Foundation reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £539k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Parks Foundation?
The Parks Foundation has a program ratio of 100.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Parks Foundation registered as a charity?
The Parks Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2015 as charity number 1159939. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Parks Foundation?
The Parks Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Parks Foundation operate?
The Parks Foundation operates across 2 areas: Bournemouth and Poole.
Is The Parks Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Parks Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159939.
Details
Winton Recreation Ground
Fitzharris Avenue
BOURNEMOUTH
BH9 1BX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bournemouth Parks Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated