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The Swimming Teachers Association Limited

Training swimming teachers, lifeguards, first aiders etc.Providing a structured learn to swim programmeAdvising on aquatic & water safety standardsPromoting water safetyActing as a membership organisation

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Activities & Mission

Training swimming teachers, lifeguards, first aiders etc.Providing a structured learn to swim programmeAdvising on aquatic & water safety standardsPromoting water safetyActing as a membership organisation

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
£2,631,938
Latest Expenditure
£2,530,507

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Leisure 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 £451
Charitable Activities £2,440,735
Other Trading £165,771
Investments £24,981
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,401,582
Raising Funds £128,925
Governance £8,300
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,631,938
£2,530,507£2,401,582£2,022,962£1,500,98530 / 0
2024
£2,656,050
£2,473,451£2,280,627£1,921,529£1,400,54929 / 0
2023
£2,642,607
£2,431,588£2,192,207£1,738,930£1,738,93031 / 0
2022
£2,445,785
£2,094,554£1,892,451£1,527,911£1,007,72031 / 0
2021
£1,798,159
£1,755,149£1,707,380£1,176,680£1,176,68031 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Swimming Teachers Association Limited

What does The Swimming Teachers Association Limited do?

Training swimming teachers, lifeguards, first aiders etc.Providing a structured learn to swim programmeAdvising on aquatic & water safety standardsPromoting water safetyActing as a membership organisation

How much income did The Swimming Teachers Association Limited report in 2025?

The Swimming Teachers Association Limited reported total income of £2.63m and reported expenditure of £2.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Swimming Teachers Association Limited?

The Swimming Teachers Association Limited has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Swimming Teachers Association Limited registered as a charity?

The Swimming Teachers Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 1995 as charity number 1051631. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Swimming Teachers Association Limited?

The Swimming Teachers Association Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Swimming Teachers Association Limited operate?

The Swimming Teachers Association Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Swimming Teachers Association Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Swimming Teachers Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051631.

Details

Address
SWIMMING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
ANCHOR HOUSE
BIRCH STREET
WALSALL
WS2 8HZ
Registration Date
22 December 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051631
Charity Number
1051631

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Trustees

Alison Lindsey Beckman
Anita Sharma
Dana Kimberley Wells-Bryant
Dave Lewis
Michael Penfold
Sara Abbott

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