the swanage pier trust

The charity supports the general public. The Swanage Pier Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is amateur sport. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The upkeep maintenance and servicing of the Swanage Pier as a Grade 2 listed building, for the benefit of the general public, of divers and boat owners.

Fundraising

See where The Swanage Pier Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£456,656

Latest Expenditure

£499,149

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 40.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £254,634

Charitable Activities £266,646

Other Trading £122,082

Investments £2,941

Other Income £2,092

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £264,805

Raising Funds £11,219

Governance £9,660

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £386,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£456,656	£499,149				0 / 65
2023	£648,395	£662,024	£264,805	£2,372,359	£163,132	9 / 96
2022	£596,473	£582,885	£579,616	£2,385,988	£140,777	8 / 80
2021	£557,395	£380,277	£344,352	£2,372,400	£104,551	9 / 84
2020	£339,821	£416,330				0 / 60